Relaxed fit, sporty details, and plenty of customization options make the Bamberton Shorts by @threadtheorydesigns a versatile warm-weather staple. In Threads #234, Summer 2026, our latest pattern review takes a closer look at the design’s distinctive waistband construction, welt pockets, and thoughtful fit details.
The pattern includes multiple pocket options, color-blocking opportunities, and fitting advice to help you tailor the shorts to your preferred silhouette and comfort level.
Read the full review online for more construction notes, tester feedback, and sewing tips.
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Vintage linens, embroidered tablecloths, and handworked details don’t have to stay tucked away in storage. In Threads #234, Summer 2026, @suzccottoncbus shares how she transformed treasured family heirlooms into a modern garment that celebrates generations of needlework and craftsmanship.
The finished blouse combines vintage embroidery, lace, and handmade details into a wearable piece of family history while offering inspiration for giving old linens and thrifted textiles a second life.
Read the full article online for more about Suzanne’s process, inspiration, and techniques.
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Wool in summer might sound unexpected, but tropical wool suiting is designed to stay cool, breathable, and polished even in hot weather. A bespoke three-piece suit by @watsonellis_custom featured in Threads #234, Summer 2026, shows off the fabric’s distinctive structured drape and timeless appeal. Learn why this lightweight wool has long been a favorite for tailored garments and travel-ready wardrobes, plus get practical tips for cutting, pressing, interfacing, and sewing with it successfully.
Read the full article online for more fabric details, sewing techniques, and tailoring advice.
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The Andi Set by Swim Style pairs a ruched deep-V top with a flowy A-line skirt for an easy summer look that feels relaxed without sacrificing thoughtful design details. Lightweight and breezy, it’s the kind of set you’ll want to wear all season long. In Threads #234, Summer 2026, we review the pattern’s fit, construction, fabric recommendations, and customizable features, from sleeve variations to styling options and ruching techniques.
Find the full review at the link in bio.
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Amazing group from Threads Magazine in our store today. Susan Khalje was here to assist with the fabrics buying. She was of course Fabulous. Very impressed by the New Editor in Chief Carol Fresia. Threads Magazine is now in very capable hands. #mendelgoldbergfabrics @threadsmagazine .
One dress sent a designer across Europe in search of answers.
In Threads #234, Summer 2026, couturière Lotte Roelofs (@atelierlotteroelofs ) retraces the construction of a Balenciaga cocktail dress from the designer’s final years, re-creating the garment by hand while uncovering clues about its structure, balance, and couture techniques along the way.
What began as a school project became a deeper study of how construction reveals a designer’s thought process, and why physically making a garment can teach lessons that archival research alone cannot. From unusual darts to sculptural shaping, the story explores what can be learned by closely observing and rebuilding historic fashion.
Read more at the link in bio.
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From luxe sportswear inspired by international soccer to adaptive childrenswear designed with comfort and independence in mind, more standout student collections took the runway at @maristfashion ’s 40th annual @silverneedlerunway .
Threads took a closer look at Dylan O’Connor (@_dylanoc )’s “The 12th Man” collection, featuring paneled silk sportswear and custom prints, alongside Coryn Rebimbas (@corynrebimbas )’s “Girls Invented Punk Rock” adaptive childrenswear designs with thoughtful construction details and bold styling.
Read more online and see close-up details from both collections at the link in bio.
Photos: 1-4: Aaron Maldonado (@enduringthewaves ), courtesy of Dylan O’Connor; 6-9: courtesy of Coryn Rebimbas
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From hand-sewn tailoring details to razor-sharp satin lapels, @oskar.villasenor ’s award-winning senior collection proves just how powerful precision and storytelling can be in fashion design. His “Omitted” collection earned him @maristfashion ’s 2026 Designer of the Year title along with the 2026 Threads Sewing Award for Excellence in Garment Construction.
Read the full story online and see close-up details from the collection, couture-inspired construction techniques, and the craftsmanship behind the garments at the link in bio.
📸: Dan Shea, courtesy of Oskar Villaseñor
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@oskar.villasenor award-winning senior collection combines sharp tailoring, couture construction, and dramatic formalwear inspired by dandyism and Mexican history. These standout looks earned him @maristfashion 2026 Designer of the Year title along with the 2026 Threads Sewing Award for Excellence in Garment Construction.
See more from the collection, including close-up construction details and the story behind the designs, at the link in bio.
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A necktie can be classic, dramatic, playful, or completely your own. In Threads #234, Summer 2026, learn how to sew a professional-quality tie in any size while customizing the shape, proportions, fabrics, and overall look to suit your personal style. Nancy Martin breaks down the traditional construction methods that help a tie knot cleanly and hang smoothly, making this an approachable project for ambitious beginners and experienced sewists alike. Learn how with the link in bio.
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This Mother’s Day, we’re thinking about the women who passed down more than sewing skills. They shared creativity, resourcefulness, encouragement, and the confidence to make something with your own hands.
In “A Sewing Legacy,” Sharon Broussard reflects on how her mother pushed her toward both education and sewing, believing each offered a different kind of independence. It’s a moving tribute to the lessons, memories, and handmade traditions that stay with us for life.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmothers, and mother figures who taught us to sew! Did someone in your family teach you?
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These garments survived nearly 250 years—and they still have stories to tell.
A rare new exhibition at @mount_vernon brings together three original garments worn by George Washington, offering an unusually personal look at the tailoring, textiles, and presentation choices of America’s first president. The display includes a blue wool coat, a white waistcoat and breeches set, and a red wool waistcoat, all carefully preserved and now shown together for the first time. The exhibition is on view through July 26, 2026.
Mount Vernon Chief Curator Amanda Isaac shares insight into the research behind authenticating the pieces, the significance of Washington choosing American-made wool, and what these clothes reveal about style and status in early America. You can also listen to audio clips from Isaac discussing the exhibition and the garments in detail.
Photos: courtesy of the New Hampshire Historical Society and Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association.
Read more at the link in bio.
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