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June/July 2008
BEHIND THE SEAMS® WITH CLAIRE SHAEFFER: Couture techniques: Gilt chain. BARGAIN HUNTING IN L.A.: A tour of the Los Angeles Fashion District. ACCESSORY NEWS: COLOR ME NEW: Shift out of neutral and into a brighter way of thinking. NIP AND TUCK: A guide to pintucking techniques and creative ideas. DECONSTRUCTING A MASTER: The art and craft of Chado Ralph Rucci. INTRODUCING CHADO RALPH RUCCI: A look at the life and career of the man behind the label. |
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April/May 2008
BEHIND THE SEAMS® WITH CLAIRE SHAEFFER: Couture techniques for tiny tubing. SEWING GREEN: Eco-friendly fibers and fabrics. EDITORIAL LICENSE: A rundown of the changes we made to patterns in this issue. GREAT LENGTHS: A quick-reference guide to ribbons. TREND REPORT: The hot color, fabric and trim stories for the new season. |
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February/March 2008
ASK SANDRA: Sandra Betzina shows how to stabilize waistbands.
BEHIND THE SEAMS WITH CLIARE SHAEFFER: Couture techniques for sewing double cloth. AMAZING LACE: Kathryn Brenne explains the finer points of working with this fabulously feminine fabric. GILT TRIP: This season's accessory report. ABOUT FACE: Linda Griepentrog transforms fabrics using special solutions and techniques. |
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December 2007/January 2008
ASK SANDRA: Sandra's fitting advice on balancing pants patterns. HEIRLOOM SEWING: Kathryn Brenne presents basic techniques that will inspire you to try them for yourself. EASY EMBELLISHMENTS: Linda Griepentrog's guide to making freestanding machine embroidered lace. WEB WATCH: A look at online fabric stores. EDITOR'S CHOICE: Great gift ideas for your sewing friends...and yourself. |
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October/November 2007
APPLIQUE ACCENTS: A guide to basic appliqué techniques from Linda Griepentrog, plus a free appliqué pattern. BEHIND THE SEAMS®: Claire Shaeffer teaches the patch method for bound buttonholes. ACCESSORY FORECAST: A look at what's hot for Fall 2007. CLOSING STATEMENTS: Kathryn Brenne's guide to top-notch closures. ASK SANDRA: Fitting advice from sewing expert Sandra Betzina.. |
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August/September 2007
FLATTERY WILL GET YOU EVERYWHERE: A crash course on sewing to suit your figure type by Daryl Brower. EXTRA CREDIT, ADDING A LINING: Sewing expert Kathryn Brenne explains the ins and outs of creating a lining. ASK SANDRA: Fitting advice from Sandra Betzina on changing a neckline. BEHIND THE SEAMS®: Stitching reverse corners. SOPHISTICATED SUIT DETAILS: The inside story on the well-tailored suit by Linda Griepentrog. |
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June/July 2007
ORDER IN THE HOUSE: Our step-by-step plan to organize your sewing room. CLAIRE SHAEFFER'S COUTURE CORNER: Couture home décor—sheer panels. MATERIAL THINGS: How to turn plain-jane fabric into one-of-a-kind creations. THREADS WITH FLAIR: Exploring some extraordinary embellishing options. ACCESSORY FORECAST: This season the look is white hot. PERSONAL FITTED EASE: Jean Haas shows you how to achieve a great comfortable fit. |
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April/May 2007
THE ART OF FABRIC DESIGN: Three creative women show you how to print your own fabrics by painting (Linda Griepentrog), silk screening (Marcy Tilton), and dip dying (Dianne Giancola). MEET BARBARA RANDLE: Crazy quilting with attitude. ACCESSORY NEWS: The newest spring bling. EDITORIAL LICENSE: A complete rundown of the changes we made to patterns in this issue. ASK SANDRA: Professional advice on darts. SEW SMART: STITCHING SET-IN SLEEVES: Basic techniques and easy-to-follow directions. EDITOR'S CHOICE: Great books, new media and innovative tools help expand your sewing horizons. |
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February/March 2007
MAD ABOUT MARFY: Designer Kathryn Brenne unlocks the secrets of great style. ASK SANDRA: Professional advice on lining an unlined garment. CYBER SHOPPING: Linda Griepentrog guides you though the world of Internet fabric shopping. WEB WATCH: Notable web sites for your viewing pleasure. CLAIRE SHAEFFER'S COUTURE CORNER: A personal message about Heart Month. MAKING MAGIC: Celebrating Linda Carr's 25th Anniversary designing crafts for Vogue Patterns. JOIN THE CLUB: If you love fabric, you'll love having it delivered right to your door on a regular basis. MAKE IT SPECIAL: Kathryn Brenne's tips and techniques for working with special occasion fabrics. BRIDAL RIBBONS: Ribbon embroidery techniques by Joanna Lyon. |
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August/September
2006
ASK
SANDRA: Fitting
advice for a sway back. THE
SECRETS OF SOFT TAILORING: by
Kathryn Brenne. ACCESSORY
REPORT: Classics make a comeback. BEHIND
THE SEAMS®: Learn
Claire Shaeffer's couture techniques. WIN
WITH WOOL: A
look at the 2006 Make It Yourself With Wool winners. MYSTERIES
UNDER THE NEEDLE PLATE: Technical
tips for sewing machine maintenance. |
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June/July
2006
FINDING
THE RIGHT SEWING MACHINE DEALER: Recommendations
and tips to consider when shopping for state-of-the-art equipment. KNIT
KNOW-HOW: Stretch
your sewing skills with designer Kathryn Brenne's
guide to sewing with knits. FABRIC
SHOPPING IN HONG KONG: Linda
Griepentrog takes us globe-trotting in search
of the best fabric and trim bargains. ACCESSORY
NEWS: TWO SIDES OF STYLE: From
earthy, wood, shells, and stones to romantic
jewles and gems, this season has something
for everyone. CLAIRE
SHAEFFER BEHIND
THE SEAMS®: A
visit with Bellville Sassoon. BODY
BUILDERS: Daryl
Brower's guide to dressforms. DRAPE
YOUR SHAPE: Jean
Haas shows us her new technique for tissue
fitting patterns on a dressform. |
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April/May
2006
ASK
SANDRA: Fitting
advice for tight waistlines. HOW
DO YOU KOOS?: Inspiration
and ideas from South Africa's talented Lynette
Douglas. WELL
FURNISHED: Daryl
Brower presents the newest and best furniture
geared to sewers, quilters and crafters. FLOWER
POWER: Linda Griepentrog
shows us how to create a designer look straight
off the runway. HEADS
UP: Kathryn
Brenne's hat-making workshop shows you how
to create your own crowning glory. |
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December
2005/January 2006
BEHIND
THE SEAMS® WITH CLAIRE SHAEFFER: How
to add a facing to a lined-to-edge jacket. ASK
SANDRA: Fitting
advice for your tummy. ON
YOUR MARK: A
quick reference for making perfect guidelines. CREATIVE
EXPRESSIONS: Luxurious
lapped seams by Kathryn Brenne. FABRIC
OBSESSION: Marcy
Tilton's opinionated guide to fabric stores. |
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October/November
2005
ASK SANDRA: Fitting
advice on sleeve adjustments. LIGHT
IT RIGHT: Tools of the trade: Lighting
fixtures, functions and fashions by Beth Mauro. SITE
SEEING: Daryl Brower takes you for
a ride on the sewing information super highway. QUEST
FOR THE BEST: A guide to finding the
perfect sewing machine for your needs by Beth Baumgartel. GOOD
JEANS: Kathryn Brenne explains how
to stitch up a pair of jeans with authentic details—and express
your unique sense of style. |
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April/May
2005
QUILTING
COMPANIONS: A
shopping guide and reviews of the newest sewing machines geared to
quilting. FORECAST
: SPRING/SUMMER 2005: A
sneak peek at what's on the horizon for the upcoming season. CREATIVE
EXPRESSIONS: COUTURE QUILTING:
Kathryn Brenne takes the fashionable approach to this time-honored
craft. QUILTING:
NEAT, NEW TOOLS:
Handy supplies that guarantee great results.
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