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Easy, New Way
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FOR P E OP L E WHO LOV E TO S E W
october november
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2001
number
97
techn i q u es
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12
Fresh Garment-Industry Tips
Refine your sewn results with this sampling
of great techniques from the latest ready-to-wear
BY LOUISE CUTTING
On
the cover:
Go to
72
Lay Out and Cut Accurately
Pay special attention to the first step of garment construction,
and save time and trouble later
BY CONNIE CRAWFORD
p. 76 to get sound
counsel from a pillow
pro on the best forms for
your projects.
Photos by Sloan Howard
des i g n
48
A New Way to Pleat Fabric
Add texture to fabric using fusible interfacing, string, and a large,
cardboard, builder's tube
Online extra:
Patricia shares a gallery of her pleated garments
BY PATRICIA CONGLETON
84
Log Cabin Piecing, Freestyle
For simple quilts and smashing details or accessories, frame
a fabric square with coordinating strips
Online extra:
Try your hand at Susan's spin on piecing
with a few quick projects
BY SUSAN B. ALLEN
fit
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fabr i c
59
Know Your Knits
T his guide to the confusing world of knit fabrics
will help you select and use a knit with confidence
BY SARAH VEBLEN
69
Underline with Silk Organza
for Invisible Strength
Without adding bulk or weight, this strong,
but delicate-looking, fabric supports a garment's shape
BY JUNO FRIEDMAN
You'll find a helpful guide through the
puzzling maze of knit fabrics beginning
on p. 59.
Turn to p. 34 to see results of the recent
RS/WS Wool Challenge.
deta i l s
64
Bobbin Work: When Threads
Are Too Thick for the Needle
Use hefty threads, yarns, braids, and ribbons in
the bobbin, and sew from the wrong side to create
exciting stitched effects
BY SHAREE DAWN ROBERTS
76
Pillow Forms: What's Inside?
Down, foam, or poly? Here's how to match
the pillow stuffing to its purpose, and where to find it.
BY LAUREL SPRIGG
Feel like some freestyle fun with
your fabric fragments? Follow your
fingers to p. 84.
80
The Interfaced Hem
Interfacing smoothly shapes a garment hem, prevents clinging, and reduces
wrinkling. Here's how to choose and apply interfacing for various hems.
BY CLAIRE SHAEFFER
depa rt m e n ts
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34
Contributors
Letters
Neue Mode news, tips for
sewing with leather
92
98
102
106
116
118
120
Tools of the Trade
Singer Izek, Baby Lock
Ellageo, Bernina Activa
145
When do you sew decorative
stitches from the wrong side of
your fabric?
Answer: See p. 64.
Quick to Make
Endless tube scarf
Page 54 brings you
a dozen delicious tips
from the garment
industry.
Tips
Creating stronger fringe;
high-hip alteration
Books
Quilt Studio, Graced by Lace,
Kimono: Vanishing Tradition
Questions
Avoiding injury:
carpal tunnel syndrome
Delicious Details
Vintage collars
Basics
Sewing a hem
Advertiser Index/
Web Directory
Closures
"Buttons"
Fitting
Altering for a sway back
Exploring Design
RS/WS Wool Challenge
Online extra:
Vote for your
favorite garment
Back Cover
Satin-brocade dress and
coat by Pauline Trigere
The Taunton Press
Inspiration for hands-on living'·

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