| Feature Articles |  | Page |
| DESIGNER DENIM by Patricia Robison Rethink how you sew denim: This versatile fabric is more sophisticated than you know | 30 | |
| FITTING TIPS FROM THE PROS by Louise Cutting and Linda Lee Six easy solutions for hard-to-fit areas | 36 | |
| ALL THE TRIMMINGS by Carol Zentgraf Transform everyday garments with show-stopping trim | 43 | |
| MARIMEKKO GODETS by Claire b. Shaeffer Unique design makes for a delightful hemline | 48 | |
| THE MAGIC OF NUNO FELTING by Linda Veilleux Mix silk and wool; add water, and blend | 52 | |
| TAKE IT TO THE CLEANERS by Kenneth D. King Go behind the scenes at New York's Madame paulette to see how treasured garments are renewed | 58 | |
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| Departments | Page | |
| CONTRIBUTORS | 6 | |
| LETTERS | 8 | |
| PATTERN REVIEW Dream a little seam | 12 | |
| FUNDAMENTALS Bound buttonholes | 16 | |
| EMBROIDERY ESSENTIALS Jazz up any tee | 20 | |
| TIPS Third hand for iron, reusing blouse patterns, sweep up pins, changing serger threads, spilled-bead rescue, copy gathered-garment details | 24 | |
| NOTIONS Envirosax bags, sewing storage, Onion patterns, Singer Simple series | 26 | |
| MASTER CLASS Something old, something new | 66 | |
| ON THE ROAD Portland: a fabric mecca | 74 | |
| Q&A Tracing paper, changing from elastic to zipper waist | 80 | |
| SEWING CORNER | 85 | |
| ADVERTISER INDEX / WEB DIRECTORY | 89 | |
| CLOSURES Sewing room not wanted | 90 | |
| BACK COVER Up close: 1940s sequined gown |
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