| Feature Articles |  | Page |
| FOR THE LOVE OF BUTTONS by Beau Gabiniewicz Have you ever wondered if you have any valuable buttons in your collection? | 30 | |
| GUSSETS IN FACINGS by Kenneth D. King Put these diamond-shaped inserts anywhere you need a little extra fabric | 34 | |
| TREAT, STORE, AND TREASURE IT by Linda Stewart Preserve your precious garments using safe long-time storage methods | 40 | |
| FOR A PERSONALIZED FIT, GRADE IT! byJoyce Murphy Resize your patterns to make perfect pants | 44 | |
| BEHIND THE SEAMS AT CHADO RALPH RUCCI by Claire B. Shaeffer Meet the new master of detail | 50 | |
| SEWING SALVATION by Carol Fresia If you find yourself behind the eight ball, you can still call the shots | 56 | |
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| Departments | Page | |
| CONTRIBUTORS | 6 | |
| LETTERS | 8 | |
| NOTIONS Bobbin-thread holder, children's clothing patterns, oversize handbag, vintage-store map, circle templates, wool felt beads | 12 | |
| PATTERN REVIEW: SPECIAL REPORT Classic styles take the lead | 20 | |
| TIPS Twist a ribbon cord, foot comfort, copy body parts, pin-fit with interfacing, lose weight visually | 26 | |
| FUNDAMENTALS Seam finishes for silk | 61 | |
| EMBELLISHMENTS Silk-screening fabric | 66 | |
| ON THE ROAD Copenhagen | 70 | |
| MASTER CLASS Master the sleeve pocket | 75 | |
| EMBROIDERY ESSENTIALS Tribal art inspires designs | 80 | |
| MATERIAL WORLD Beggar's cloth | 84 | |
| SEWING CORNER | 85 | |
| ADVERTISER INDEX / WEB DIRECTORY | 89 | |
| CLOSURES My life in stitches | 90 | |
| BACK COVER Up close: 1920s silk velvet gown |
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