October/ November 2004 Threads

Feature Articles		Page
5 DESIGN OPTIONS FOR REPLACING DARTS by Heather Claus To shape a blouse or jacket, you don't have to default to basic darts -- try one of these stylish alternatives instead		38
NEGATIVE PRINTING TECHNIQUES by Karen Tornow Removing color from your fabric can be as dramatic as adding color -- especially when you do it with a stencil		42
STUCK ON SKIRT FITTING? DUCT TAPE MAKES A GREAT PATTERN by Jean Haas Try this easy, honest, and measurement-free way to duplicate your contours		47
ELASTIC FACT FILE by Pamela Busque Look no further. Here's how to use the top elastic products to best advantage		51
MACHINE HEMSTITCHING: A DOUBLE DUTY FINISH by Barbara Callahan This wing needle technique adds a delicate embellishment while finishing and securing the facing edge		57
KEY TURNING POINTS FOR LINING BY MACHINE by Shannon Gifford A savvy sewing sequence provides an open seam for turning each type of garment		60
FABRICATIONS: STYLISH DESIGN IDEAS FOR A CLASSIC COAT by the Threads editors If you sew because you love unique garments, here are three examples to inspire you		64
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		8
TIPS Sleek elastic waist, identifying thread spools, preshrinking, storing thread, fitting thimbles, marks for hem folding		12
QUESTIONS Reinforcing clipped seam allowances, sources for boiled wool and knit binding, protecting pockets		16
BASICS The right way to sew buttons		26
FITTING Fitting pants to wide hips and thin legs requires a dart adjustment		34
MACHINE EMBROIDERY Use ribbon for custom labels		70
EXPLORING DESIGN PACC Striped Fabric Challenge		74
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Sewing/embroidery machines, pressing board for pants, muslin fitting video, lighting		86
ADVERTISER INDEX		96
CLOSURES The button auction		98
BACK COVER Stenciled velveteen coat		100

5 Design Options for Replacing Darts; Negative Printing Techniques; Stuck on Skirt Fitting? Duct Tape Makes a Great Pattern; Elastic Fact File; Machine Hemstitching: A Double-Duty Finish; Key Turning Points for Lining by Machine; Fabrications: Stylish Design Ideas for a Classic Coat