| Feature Articles |  | Page |
| REVERSIBLE EVENING COAT by Susan Khalje Couture techniques make this coat a classic | 30 | |
| THE GOLDEN RULE OF PROPORTIONS by Sandra Ericson Use an age-old proportion to look your best | 36 | |
| PEEK INSIDE A DRESS FORM by Carol Fresia Tour the Wolf factory, and learn how form affects function | 42 | |
| DESIGN CHALLENGE, PART 2: TALE OF TWO SHIRTS by Threads contributing editors Dress up the iconic white shirt | 48 | |
| SEW YOUR HAUTES by Claire Shaeffer Learn what distinguishes haute couture from ready-to-wear | 54 | |
| SCULPT THE SILHOUETTE by Julien Cristofoli Classic French draping techniques are revealed | 60 | |
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| Departments | Page | |
| CONTRIBUTORS | 6 | |
| LETTERS | 8 | |
| PATTERN REVIEW Sweet seams are made of these | 12 | |
| TIPS Colorful hand sewing, T-shirt fitting, cinch your tote, tame slippery fabric | 16 | |
| EMBELLISHMENTS Adorn with one of nature's loveliest embellishments | 22 | |
| NOTIONS Handbag templates, no-rinse fabric wash, bobbin holder, furniture pulls and knobs | 26 | |
| MASTER CLASS Delicious triple-layered chiffon | 66 | |
| EMBROIDERY ESSENTIALS Create absolutely even rows of channel stitching in the hoop | 70 | |
| EXPLORING DESIGN Artist Anne Hand creates mini garments packed with big design | 72 | |
| MATERIAL WORLD Nuno: Always new | 74 | |
| FUNDAMENTALS Hand-stitched buttonholes | 76 | |
| Q&A Etymology of "sloper," China silk defined, enlarging buttonholes, history of patterns, spring closure | 80 | |
| QUICK TO MAKE Nostalgic needle book | 83 | |
| SEWING CORNER | 86 | |
| ADVERTISER INDEX / WEB DIRECTORY | 89 | |
| CLOSURES Inherit the dress | 90 | |
| BACK COVER Up close: Vintage coat |
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