Threads Magazines for ARTISTIC SEWING Buyers' Choice $5 each Dec'92,Jan-Nov'93

Description: Buyer's choice of 6 Threads Magazines (Dec'92-Nov'93) for $5.00 each, USPS Ground Advantage Shipping with tracking and insurance included. Dec'92/Jan'93 TOPICS: Sewing Room Tips; Chain-Stitch Beading 90 PagesArticles: Comforting Sweaters Wrap You in a Picture: Easy embroidery stitches add definition to simple blocks of color. Simple Embroidery Stitches Enhance Knits. Padding a Dress Form: Fusible interfacing and cotton batting reshape a dress form. Taking Measurements. Shaping a Perfect Sleeve Cap: Bias strips and stream shrinking cup fabric for a smooth set. Flowers from Baltimore Album Quilts: Tucks and gathers transform ribbon into lifelike blossoms. Updating a Treasured Coat: How to keep fine old clothing alive, well, and looking stylish. Defining Your Style. Tambour Beading: Chain stitches hold strands of beads to fabric. An Inexpensive Tambour Hook. Sewing Room Details: Threads readers share ideas on cutting tables and storage. An Affordable Dream Room. Great Bags from Scraps: Making the most of your leftover fabrics. A Do-It-Yourself Chanel-Style Skirt: Details turn a commercial pattern into a classic garment. The Hand-Inserted Zipper. Feb'93/Mar'93 TOPICS: Perfect Pocket Details; Small Sewing Rooms 94 pagesArticles:Marvelous Melton: Stable fabric and lapped seams free you to concentrate on color. Stitching a Melton Coat by Hand or Machine. Sewing in Small Places: How Threads readers create work areas when space is at a premium. Alterations and Repairs: Even a non-knitter can fix holes in knits invisibly. Draping a Cover for a Padded Form: Placing the grain is the key. Fine Points for Perfect Pockets: Careful marking and the right interfacing make problem welts foolproof. Knitting Strip by Strip: You can forget the gauge and save the sweater's shaping for later. Planning Neck and Shoulder Shaping. Meet the Newest Interfacings: Low-temperature fusibles are the solution for heat-sensitive synthetics. An Intricate Quilt from Simple Blocks: The trick is to plan your pattern for printing, rather than piecing. The Joys of French Handsewing: Hand stitches preserve the drape of fine fabrics and delicate laces. Creating an Elegant Pillow. Papercut Patterns for Embroidery: An ancient Chinese art provides the guide for contemporary stitches. Apr'93/May'93 TOPICS: Raincoats; Buttonholes in Silk; About Grain 90 pagesArticles:Sewing the Perfect All-Weather Raincoat: Ready-to-wear details and polish and versatility. Constructing a Warm Zip-Out Lining. Buttonholes for Silk: Fine thread and soft interfacing complement a fluid fabric. Color Blending: Knitting with several yarns at a time makes subtle shading possible. Making a Color-Blended Sweater. Turning Darts into Pleats: Simple alterations transform a pattern into a personal design. Dart Basics. Knitting with a Twist: Working stitches from the back brings texture to the front. A strapless that Stays Put: the structure makes the difference. Buttons from Thread: Crochet is quick and elegant. Crocheting the Finishing Touches. Embroidery with Texture: A surprising blend of color and depth comes from one simple stitch. Preparing Fabric for Sewing: How to find and straighten the grain of woven and knit yardage. Patterns in Motion: Shifting the design off center enlivens the traditional quilt block. Working with Prints. Jun'93/Jul'93 TOPICS: Shirtmaking Tips; Bias Basics; Leaf Prints 90 pagesArticles: Tips for the Perfect Shirt: Matched pieces and sewn-in shaping add a professional touch. Shaping Flat Fabric with Eased Seams. Shirttails for Sweaters: Here's how to add a modest knit curve to a typical flat hem. Shirttail Shaping on the Machine. Shoulder Pads--In or Out? Achieve a flattering shoulder regardless of the current style. Kids and Quilts: Applique with colorful felt is easy. Taming Bias: Tips and strategies for handling the unruly off-grain. Sewing with Pleated Fabric: Mary McFadden highlights this lively fabric with simple silhouettes. Making a Pleated Garment. No-Template Piecing: Rotary-cut strips make triangles and small pieces easy to handle. Planning and Piecing a Template-Free Pattern. When Draping Calls for Darts: If you want a closer fit, several darts work better than one seam. Leaf Printing on Fabric: Photosensitive dyes develop in sunlight. Making Room for Waists: If the hops fit, most skirts or pants can be easily expanded to fit in the waist, too. Aug'93/Sep'93 TOPICS: Waistbands that Fit: Nature's Beads; Lining 90 pagesArticles: The No-Seam Armhole: How to eliminate a set-in sleeve without sacrificing your jacket's fit. Beyond Square Quilt Blocks: A triangular grid lets you explore designs impossible with squares. A Patchworker's Favorite Rotary Cutting Rulers. Introducing the Rotary Cutter: The best tool for cutting garments. A Guide to Rotary Cutters and Mats. Perfect Ribbing: A rib that alternates single and double layers never loses its shape. The Real You: How to fit a muslin shell perfectly. A Simple Machine Embellishment: a delicate decorative hem is as close as your sewing machine. A Hemstitched Look from a Basic Machine. Quick Cover-Up: Turn a frame, fabric, and trim into an attractive household accent. A Patchwork Cardigan: Knitting and sewing make good use of leftover yarns. Lining a Knitted Cardigan. An Embroiderer's Earthly Treasurers: Beads for elegant embellishments can be found in unexpected places. Preparing Fragile Beads: Cicada Wings. Taking in a Waistband: If the hips fit, you can easily alter the waist of pants or skirts to fit, too. Oct'93/Nov'93 TOPICS: Serging Tips; Family Photo Quilt; Knit Trim 102 pagesArticles: From a Warm Blanket to a Cozy Coat: Decorative stitching makes this machined garment look handsewn. Quilts with Photographic Memories: Laser photocopy machines reproduce family photos on fabric. Heat Transfer to Fabric for Surface Design. Crochet that Doesn't Look Like Crochet: Raised stitches add texture and subtle color. A Crocheted Button Band Keeps Its Shape. Machines for Heirloom Sewing: Here's a checklist of features that make delicate machine embroidery easy to achieve. Foolproof Zipper Insertion: Three steps and a stitching guide guarantee a professional look. A Knit Cording that Finishes Edges: It's versatile and easy, too. On Serging Knits: How to set your thread tensions and match the stitch to your fabric. Fitting Jacket Shouldrs: Trying on ready-to-wear will show you the pattern changes you need. Watercolor with Fabric: Dolors Paronella paints with layered fabrics and machine stitching. An Applique from Postcard to Fabric. Sheer Magic: Layering transparent fabrics creates options for new surfaces. We no longer ship internationally due to erratic shipping delays.

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