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Behind the Seams
Take a detailed look inside a 1950s swimsuit. By Haley Glenn.
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Blue Jean Queen: Getting to Know Denim
Everything you ever wanted to know about denim, and then some. By Heather Lewenza.
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Adding Character to Your Denim
Four techniques to change the look and feel of you denim fabric.
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Swatch Service
This month, we looked for knits in pretty colors and prints that you can use for dresses and tops.
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A Guide to Shopping for Knits
5 questions to ask yourself when shopping for knits. By Melissa Fehr.
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Swatch Service
This month, we looked for medium-weight fabrics made with natural fibers for Adelaide.
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An Introduction to Natural Dyeing
Use plants from your neighborhood and garden to create a rainbow of textiles. By Tracy Majka.
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Design a floral fabric with your scanner
Create a lush, modern floral by scanning three-dimensional flowers.
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Good Silk Hunting
An investigation into where our fabric comes from. By Heather Lewenza.
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A Century of American Florals
Flowery fabrics tell the story of an evolving notion of femininity through the decades. By Piper Springs.
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Swatch Service
This month, we looked for lightweight knits for the Aberdeen top and sturdy mix-and-match fabrics for the reversible Osaka skirt.
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Fabric Swaps for Every Season
Make the most of your patterns by learning how to vary your fabric choices for any time of year.
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Resources
Where to get fabric, supplies, and recommended additional reading for this issue.
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Swatch Service
This month, we hunted for wide stretch lace you could use to create our new bralette.
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Choosing the right lingerie fabrics
From sheer silk chiffon to sturdy nylon, here's how to find dream fabrics for your next undergarment.
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Behind the Seams
Take a closer look at the stitching inside the garments of yesteryear.
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Swatch Service
Each month, we order samples to find lovely fabrics to go with our patterns. Here are some of our favorites.
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Behind the Seams
A simple gown from the 1910s shows off its smallest details.
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Embroidered snow flurry
Festoon your skirts with garlands of embroidered snowflakes, using just a few simple stitches.
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