| Feature Articles |  | Page |
| MATERIAL WORLD by Threads contributors Take a peek at exotic fabrics from across the globe | 28 | |
| TAILORING SERIES PART 3: SLEEK AND SLIM TAILORED DETAILS by Kenneth D. King Learn how to eliminate buildup in your seam allowances | 36 | |
| NO-NONSENSE FLEXIBLE WAIST FINISHES by Connie Long Try these quick methods that use elastic to replace bulky waist facings | 42 | |
| SHEER FABRIC TOUCHES by Fred Bloebaum Dress up any pattern with sheer inserts | 46 | |
| USE YOUR SLOPER TO FINISH YOUR SHIRT by Kathleen Cheetham Part 2 of "From Sloper to Shirt": Design sleeves and collars that are made to fit | 52 | |
| SEW GREEN by Sharon K. Blair Learn to name and tame the chic, new eco fabrics | 58 | |
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| Departments | Page | |
| CONTRIBUTORS | 6 | |
| LETTERS | 8 | |
| TIPS Nail-polish buttons, removable buttons, quilt ruler for garment sewing, serged French tack | 12 | |
| NOTIONS Strong thread, digital steam press, fabric dye, Threads Industry Insider DVD | 14 | |
| Q&A Hand-picked zippers, increasing sleeve circumference | 18 | |
| PATTERN REVIEW Fall into feminine details | 20 | |
| EMBROIDERY ESSENTIALS Embroider the whole cloth | 24 | |
| EMBELLISHMENTS Power piecing | 64 | |
| FINE FABRICS The fabric of the future: An electrifying connection | 68 | |
| EXPLORING DESIGN Project elegance | 70 | |
| QUICK TO MAKE See it, sew it, love it | 74 | |
| FUNDAMENTALS What makes a fabric? | 78 | |
| READER'S CLOSET FIT's Draping Certificate class projects | 82 | |
| SEWING CORNER | 85 | |
| ADVERTISER INDEX / WEB DIRECTORY | 89 | |
| CLOSURES On my knees | 90 | |
| BACK COVER Up close: 1920s dress |
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