She bought her freedom from slavery and later became Mrs. Lincoln’s dressmaker
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A Fresh Way to Fit a Sleeve
I’m often asked how to fit a sleeve for the greatest range of motion. I’ve discovered that baggy hip-hop pants—those dropped-crotch pants made popular by urban B-boys, DJs, and graffiti…
An Amateur’s Guide to Drawing Garment Ideas
How to sketch garment details and designs even if you're not an illustrator
The Tale of Two Rounds: The Inner Battle of Golf
I thought it would be an interesting exercise to walk you through two completely different tournament rounds – one where I dealt with extreme adversity and another where I dealt with a mind-blowing amount of early success. Naturally, their differences will be obvious. But I think it’s more interesting to
5 Sewing Questions with Sue and Emma Folts of Bra Builders
A mother-daughter team share some of their sewing favorites
Button and Needle Sculpture May Be a Sign of the Times
A symbol of hope and renewal in New York's Garment District
Meet Becca Ryan, the New Threads Digital Brand Manager
Rebecca (Becca) Ryan started at Threads in 2019 as the social media specialist. Her deep understanding of and appreciation for our followers, readers, and Insider members has made her a…
@sewlike | Sewing Influencer
This Aussie expat celebrates her love of color and pattern in a wardrobe full of vibrant, one-of-a-kind dresses, tops, and jumpsuits.
Pattern Roundup: Sewing Menswear, from T-shirts to Tuxedos
Try your hand at sewing menswear, from t-shirts to tuxedos.
Step Out In Lace
What could be more beautiful than an evening gown of gold lace overlaid on navy silk satin? This 1920s dress evokes classical-revival style in the lace motifs, while bringing to…