Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

Threads Contributing Editor Kenneth D. King outlines his approach to ensuring the best results when he sews. Through years of practice, experimentation, and research, he's developed methods that are,…

The author of a book about creating a hand-sewn wardrobe shares how she got hooked on patternmaking and hand stitching, plus explains what her guide has to offer.

The founder of the Sewing and Design School in Tacoma, Washington, talks about how she caught the teaching bug and how she shares her love of sewing with a diverse group of students from around the c…

Learn from Kiki Smith, director of the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection, about what's in the collection and how it has attracted attention.

Sewing garments for design competitions calls for imagination, problem-solving, time management, and enthusiasm for turning obstacles into learning opportunities. Two winning designers share their st…

Sewing celebrities and friends Sandra Betzina and Kenneth D. King dish about Sandra's full life, as she settles into retirement.

Learn about the craft of scissor making and the artisans who excel at it from the owner of luxury scissor purveyor Ciselier.

Learn how two longtime pattern testers evaluate and test a pattern to determine whether it is worthwhile to use the pattern in your own sewing. You can use their observations and tips when testing pa…

Duane MacLeod was drawn into the world of tailoring seemingly by accident. Now the owner of a one-man tailoring business couldn't be happier. He shares his enthusiasm for the craft and how he arrived…

The size-inclusive lingerie designer, patternmaker, and owner of Madalynne Intimates discusses the challenges and rewards of bra-making.

Saskia ter Welle, founder of the Dutch Couture Academy, shares her passion for couture embellishment techniques through her work and courses.

What does it mean to sew a couture garment? Learn from an expert the five elements of couture pieces and how to start sewing them yourself.

Because of our neurodiversity, each of us uses our mental skills, or executive functions, differently in our sewing practice. You can learn to harness those functions for even more enjoyment when sew…

Style Falcon patterns are designed for those without an hourglass shape, and the instructions and pattern pieces are visually accessible.

Guest Brooks Ann Camper shares the story of how she went from not knowing how to take a stitch or use an iron, to becoming a costume production professional and, now, to teaching a new and empowering…