Unearth over 800 sewing tricks and sneak them up your hand-sewn sleeve. Did you know you could use washable crayon, instead of messy chalk, to mark fabric? Or that there's a better way to re-attach a button, mark a pattern, or make a quick alteration? These insider tidbits, and many more, are revealed in Threads Sew Smarter, Better, & Faster. Written by the editors, contributors, and even readers of the wildly-popular Threads magazine, this all-in-one resource is bursting at the seams with over 800 tips, tricks, techniques, shortcuts, and advice for sewing everything and anything your heart desires. (Bursting at the seams, indeed, but that's okay because you'll learn how to fix any seam!) Organized in an easy-to-navigate format for both quick reference and leisurely reading, Threads Sew Smarter, Better, & Faster is the perfect reference for stitchers of all levels. From a basic lesson in how-to-thread-a-needle to sewing repairs, fitting techniques to advanced tricks from tailors and couture workshops, you'll find the perfect method for matching a solution to nearly any problem. You'll learn how to: Hem pants evenly every time with this clever technique Apply sewing shortcuts specifically designed for quilters Stitch an intricate pattern or simply fine-tune your basic skills And much, much more as well as dozens of photos to look-and-learn from! Yes, you can master the mechanics of sewing, you can maximize and maintain your workspace, you can work with patterns and templates, and you can even go green as you reduce, repurpose, and recycle. Threads Sew Smarter, Better, & Faster will give you the insider's edge you've always dreamed of.