In response to our readers' requests, we've compiled The Best of Threads, Vol. 2 DVD-ROM, featuring 50 essential sewing technique articles -- the majority of them currently out of print.

Our editors carefully selected each one for the inspiration and value it offers today's sewers and covers these important topics:

Designer secrets reveal the inside story on:

• making a beautifully constructed jacket
• tips from ready-to-wear makers
• instruction from a master tailor

Embellished surface ideas explore:

• decorative beading
• silk-ribbon embroidery
• fabric stenciling
• sequin smarts

Draping techniques include:

• using draping as a design tool
• creating your own sloper
• adding a sleeve to your sloper

Custom proportions cover fitting for:

• necklines, bustlines, and shoulders
• achieving an all-over flattering look.

Working with dress forms covers:

• how to buy them, make, and fit them
• padding a dress form
• creating a form just for you
• why a dress form is a sewer's best friend

Plus these terrific extras! Experts answer 25 of the most-often asked questions on everything from sewing diagonal prints to pleating fabric. Also included -- ten of our most beautiful back covers.

Whatever your skill level, this DVD-ROM is for today's sewer!

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System Requirements

Windows®

Microsoft® Windows 2000, XP or Vista

Pentium® 3 (Pentium 4 recommended)

512MB RAM

DVD-ROM drive (8X or faster recommended)

800x600 minimum screen resolution (1024x768 recommended)

4.3GB of available hard drive space (if installed)

Apple®

Mac OSX® 10.3.8 or higher

PowerPC G3 (PowerPC G4 recommended)

256MB RAM (512MB or greater recommended)

DVD-ROM drive (8X or faster recommended)

800x600 minimum screen resolution (1024x768 recommended)

4.3GB of available hard drive space (if installed)

Download of Adobe Shockwave® Player might be required on some systems
This DVD-ROM disk will not play on stand-alone DVD players.