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Sewing with Silk: Spun Silk

Learn about the characteristics of silk fabrics made from the "leftovers" of silk production: noil and matka. They're ideal for new sewers.
Printable Sewing Machine Buying Checklist | Web Extra

Print out a free, two-page sewing machine shopping checklist to help you identify and purchase your next sewing machine.
Threads #218 Summer 2022 Preview

Learn to create a lace jacket, a great-fitting pair of pants, and a smooth side-seam zipper from the next issue of Threads magazine. The editors of Threads discuss these and…
Sewing with Silk: Reeled Silk Jacquards

For the ultimate in luxury textiles, seek out silk jacquards and brocades. Their detail, color, and texture are unparalleled.
Sewing with Silk: Reeled Silk Satins

Nothing says luxury like the sheen of reeled silk satins. These ultrasmooth textiles make any garment more special.
Sewing with Silk: Reeled Silk Crepes

Find out what crepe yarns are and how they contribute to the drapey, lustrous characteristics of silk crepe fabrics.
A New Approach to Pants Fitting, with Ruth Collins | Episode 51

If you're having trouble getting pants that fit, Ruth Collins may help. She's developed a simple way to fit pants using a test garment. She discusses the benefits of her…
5 Sewing Questions with Ruth Collins

Pants-fitting enthusiast Ruth Collins answers five get-to-know-you questions. She shares her favorite fabrics, sewing terms, and more.
Sewing with Silk: Understanding Silk Textiles

How does a silkworm's cocoon become a gorgeous textile? Find out about reeling, spinning, and other processing methods.
Sewing with Silk, with Katrina Walker: Introduction

This 20-part workshop teaches you all you need to know for success when you're sewing with silk. Tune in for step-by-step instructions.

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