Basketry Books - LU PETERS



Wearable Art & Sewing Books

Bibliography compiled by

Lu Peters, © 2005-2023

Abling, B. & Maggio, K. Integrating Draping, Drafting, and Drawing: Three Techniques; Fairchild, 2009, ISBN 978--1-56367-486-0

Abousteit, N. & Lau, J. BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern: Mastering Iconic Looks from the 1920s to 1980s; Potter Craft, 2012

Abreu, Mary Little Girls, Big Style: Sew a Beautiful Wardrobe from Four Easy Patterns; C & T, 2010

Acikoz, Habibe Bold & Beautiful Easy Sew Clothes: 15 Instructions for Designs That Fit and Flatter Every Shape and Are Simplicity Itself to Make; St. Martins, 2013

Adams & Sedaris The Party Dress: How to Sew the Best Dress in the Room; Watson-Guptill, 2010

Ahles, Carol Laflin Fine Machine Sewing, Revised: Easy Ways to Get the Look of Hand Finishing and Embellishing, Taunton

Notions: Over 50 Great Gadgets You Can’t Live Without, Taunton

Akerman, Bari Inspired to Sew by Bari J.: 15 Projects, Sewing Secrets, Colorful Collage; C & T, 2011

Aimone, Katherine Duncan The Fiberarts Book of Wearable Art, Lark (** highly recommended)

Aldrich, Winifred Metric Pattern Cutting for Children; Blackwell, 2009

Metric Pattern Cutting, Blackwell

Fabric, Form and Flat Pattern Cutting, Blackwell

Pattern Cutting for Women’s Tailored Jackets, Blackwell

Allemong, Elizabeth European Cut: Teach yourself how to draft slopers the European way;

Allison, S. Jean Therapy: Denim Deconstruction for the Conscientious Crafter; Lark, 2008

Alto & Palmer Full Busted? Sew Clothes that Fit; DVD, Palmer/Pletsch, 2009

Creative Serger DVD (tips to using decorative threads on your serger);

Serger Basics DVD (stitches, tension, edgings, etc.);

Alto, Maria &

Pati Palmer &

Barbara Weiland Sewing Ultrasuede; Palmer and Pletsch

Amaden-Crawford, Connie

The Guide to Fashion Sewing, new edition 2023

The Art of Fashion Draping, 3rd edition, Fairchild

The Art of Fashion Draping, 4th edition; Fairchild, 2012

A Guide to Fashion Sewing, 5th edition, Fairchild, 2010

Fashion Your Own Pants The Simple Way, self pub.

Fashion Patterns for Plus Sizes, self pub.

Customizing the Bodice & Blouse Master Patterns, self pub.

Fashion Your Own Skirts the Simple Way, self pub.

Patternmaking Made Easy, self pub. (** highly recommended)

Grading Workshop, self pub.

Connie's Gems, self pub. (** highly recommended)

(Compilation of published articles; not yet listed on website)

DVDs:

Volume 1: Custom Dress Form

Volume 2: Custom Bodice

Volume 3: Custom Pant

Volume 4: Studio Sewing Skills & Student Packet for Volume 4

Volume 5: Custom Fitting & Trueing

Pattern Line for Butterick Patterns:

Her website is

Amlani, Nora Dressmaking for Beginners: A Beginners Guide to the Basics of Dressmaking so You Can Use the Right Techniques and Methods, Independent Publishing, 2019

Anawalt, Patricia The Worldwide History of Dress; Thames and Hudson, 2007

Anderson, R. & Talley, A. Bespoke: Saville Row Ripped and Smoothed; Simon & Shuster, 2011

Andricks, Susan E. Bridal Gowns: How to Make the Wedding Dress of Your Dreams;

Anon Sewing for Profit: the Dressmaker and Tailor Shop Specializing in Sewing; MacDonald Press, 2010

Sewing Materials - Development of Textiles, Cottons, Linens, Wools, Silks, Laces; Kennelly Press, 2010

Short Cuts to Home Sewing - The Modern Singer Way - Singer Sewing Library - No. 1; Blumenfeld Press, 2010

Anton, M. & Guisado, A. Handmade Renaissance Faire Fashion : 20 Patterns for Crafting Ren Faire-Ready Capes, Cloaks, and Crowns; Page Street Publishing, 2023

Anuschka, Rees The Curated Closet Workbook: Discover Your Personal Style and Build Your Dream Wardrobe; Clarkson Potter, 2018

Araki, Kazuko Free Lace with Ribbons and Machine Stitching; Nihon Vogue, 2001

Armstrong, Helen Joseph Pattern Making For Fashion Design, Prentice Hall, 5th edition 2009

Draping For Apparel Design, Fairchild

Artise & Karenick Born Again Vintage: 25 Ways to Deconstruct, Reinvent, and Recycle Your Wardrobe; Potter Craft, 2008

Assembil Editors How Patterns Work: The Fundamental Principles of Pattern Making and Sewing in Fashion Design; Assembil Books2013

Astroth, Sue Super Simple Creative Costumes: Mix and Match Your Way to Make Believe; C & T Publishing

Atwood, Jennie Archer Sew Vintage: New Creations from Found Fabrics; Taunton

Averinos, Melissa Small Stash Sewing: 24 Projects Using Designer Fat Quarters; Wiley, 2010

Avery, Virginia Quilts To Wear, Dover Needlework Series, 1990

Wonderful Wearables, Scribner

Nifty Neckwear; C & T Publishing, 1994

Bara, Brett Sewing in a Straight Line: Quilting and Crafty Projects You Can Make by Simply Sewing Straight; Potter Craft, 2011

Baird, CT Sewing for Beginners; Create Space, 2011

Sewing for Beginners; (Kindle) , 2010

Virginia Avery’s Hats: A Heady Affair; C &T Publishing, 1994

Bailey,, Chinelo Sew Chinelo: How to Transform Your wardrobe with Sustainable Style; Collins & Brown, 2021

Baker, Ellen 1, 2, 3 Sew: Build Your Skills with 33 Simple Sewing Skills; Chronicle Books, 2011

Baker, Sharon Fabric in the Mind’s Eye: Kapa Maker,

(also available from )

Baker, Brown, and Kacynski The Ultimate Serger Answer Guide (Creative Machine Arts Series), Krause Publications

Bally, Chinelo Freehand Fashion: Learn to Sew the Perfect Wardrobe, No Patterns Required; Anova Books, 2015

Bane, Allyne Flat Pattern Design, McGraw Hill

Banner, Bernadette Make, Sew, and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes; Page Street Publishing, 2022

Bara, Brett Sewing in a Straight Line: Quick and Crafty Projects You Can Make by Simply Sewing Straight; Potter Craft, 2011

Barden, Cassie The New Handmade: Simple Sewing for Contemporary Style; Martingale, 2008

Barnfield, J. & Richards, A. Pattern Cutting Primer; A&C Black Visual. Arts, 2012

Bardwell, Sandra Sewing Basics; S.T & C, 2012

Barickman, Amy ˆThe Magic Pattern Book: Sew 6 Patterns Into 36 Different Styles; Workman Publishing, 2014

Vintage Notions: An Inspired Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion and Fun; Amy Barickman Inc., 2010

Denim Redesign: 20 Projects to Reconstruct & Embellish Jeans, Overalls, and Jackets; Indygo Junction, 2008

The Vintage Workshop Art-to-Wear: 100 Images and 40 Projects to Personalize Fashion; Martingale, 2006

Barnfield, Jo The Vintage Pattern Selector with CD-ROM: The Sewer's Guide to Choosing & Using Retro Styles; Barrons Educational Series, 2012

Barnfield, J. & Richards, A. The Pattern Making Primer: All You Need to Know About Designing, Adapting, and Customizing Sewing Patterns; Barrons Educational Series, 2012

Barrett, Tina Home Sewn Nursery: Toys, Clothes and Furnishings for a Beautiful Baby's Room; Guild of Master Craftsman, 2012

Barta, Melinda Hip to Stitch: 20 Contemporary Projects Embellished with Thread; Interweave Press

Bates & Kettle Threads: the Basics & Beyond: The Complete Visual Guide to Thread Techniques and Creativity in Projects and Embellishing; Landauer Corp, 2010

Baumgartel, Beth Ann Threads Sewing Guide: A Complete Reference from America’s Best-Loved Sewing Magazine; Taunton Press, 2010

Complete Book of Sewing: essential Tips and Techniques for You and Your Home; Apple Press, 2009

Singer Simple Sewing; CPI, 2009

Successful Serging: from Set-up to Simple and Specialty Stitches; CPI Singer, 2010

Bayard, Marie-Noelle Sewing: Techniques and Patterns; Sterling

Beaman, Sarah The Button Maker; Collins and Brown, 2007

Decorative Sewing: 100 Practical Techniques, 100 Inspirational Ideas and 20 Original Projects; Collins and Brown, 2007

Beard, Betty J. Fashions from the Loom: Handwoven Clothing Made Easy, Interweave

Bednar & Pugh-Gannon Encyclopedia of Sewing Techniques; Sterling, 2007

Bednar and van der Kley Creative Serging: Innovative Applications to Get the Most from Your Serger, Sterling Publishing

Anne van der Kley's website is .au/anne/

Beer, Randi Designer’s Guide to Girls’ and Junior Apparel; Fairchild, 2010

Bell, Fiona Sewn With Love: Classic Patterns for Children's Clothes and Accessories; Interweave, 2010

Bensussen, Rusty Shortcuts to A Perfect Sewing Pattern, Sterling

Sew Your Own Pattern Accessories, Sterling

Benton, Kitty Easy Guide to Serging Fine Fabrics, Taunton

Bergh, Rene Make Your Own Patterns, Sterling

Bernina of America Fashion Show Books: (** highly recommended)

Renaissance Fashion Show 2001

Masquerade Fashion Show 2002

Fantasy Fashion Show 2003

Celebration Fashion Show 2004

Through the Needle Magazine 2005

Through the Needle Magazine 2006

is primary source for the books; other sources available via above links

Betzina, Sandra All New Fabric Savvy: How to Choose and Use Fabrics; Taunton Press, 2007

Power Sewing Toolbox: Tips Not Found in Patterns, volumes 1 & 2 Books and DVDs; 2010



Power Sewing, Taunton

Fabric Savvy, Taunton

More Fabric Savvy, Taunton (* recommended)

All New Fabric Savvy; Taunton Press, 2017

Fast Fit, Taunton (** highly recommended)

No Time To Sew, Rodale

Power Sewing Skill Series DVDs

#1 Foolproof Buttonholes

#2 Pant Fitting Pointers

#3 Pillows with a Punch

#4 Copy Ready-to-Wear

#5 Anatomy of a Jacket

#6 Pocket Particulars

#7 Linings A to Z

#8 Designer Hem and Seam Finishes

#9 Jeans Couture

#10 Shirts & Blouses

#11 Zip It Up

Power Sewing Series Videos:

#7 Hassle-Free Designer Jackets

#8 Embellishment

#11 Marketing What You Make

#12 Handwoven and Quilted Garments

Sandra Betzina Sews For Your Home; Taunton, 2002

Fear of Sewing Booklet for Young Sewers

Her website is located at .

Black, Lynette Ranney Dream Sewing Spaces;

Blakeney, Faith

Schultz, Justine

Schultz, Ellen

90 Ways to Cut, Sew, Tie, and Rock Your Scarf; Potter Craft, 2008

99 Ways to Cut, Sew, and Deck Out Your Denim; Clarkson Potter Publishing, 2007

Blanken, Rain The Complete Guide to Customizing Your Clothes: Techniques and Tutorials for Personalising Your Clothes; A & C Black, 2012

Customize Your Clothes: A Head-to-Toe Guide to Reinventing Your Wardrobe; Running Press, 2012

Block, Mark Turquoise Mines. Minerals and Wearable Art, 2nd edition; Schiffer, 2017

Blum, N. & Immergul, D. Improvisational Sewing: Fast, Fun, and Fearless Projects, Dresses, Tunics and Accessories; Storey, 2012

Birch, Laura Lee Sew Magical for Kids; Leisure Arts # 4860, 2010

Bixler & Dugan 5 Steps to Professional Presence: How to Project Confidence, Competence, and Credibility at Work; Adams Media Corp, 2000

Bixler & Nix-Rice The New Professional Image: From Business Casual to the Ultimate Power Look; Adams Media Corp, 1997

The New Professional Image: Dress Your Best for Every Business Situation; Adams Media Corp, 2005

Blaze, David A Stitch in Time Sewing Guide; Kindle Edition, 2009

Blum, Schoeser, et al. Off the Wall: American Art to Wear; Yale Press, 2019

Boerns, Trice Tea Towels; DRG, 2010

Books, LLC Eds. Parts of Clothing: Button, Cleavage, Pleat, Jacket Lapel, Pom-Pom, Shoulder Pads, Sleeve, Cuff, Jacket Pocket, Placket, Waistline, Hemline; Books, LLC, 2010

Sewing: Buttons; Books, LLC, 2010

Textile Closures: Velcro, Rivet, Zipper, Button, Back Closure, Buckle, Shoelaces, Whitcomb L. Judson, Hook-And-Eye Closure, Fly, Ribbon, Shank; Books, LLC, 2010

Bossom, Diane Serge Art, Krause

Bottom & Chaney Make it Your Own: Personalizing Patterns

Boyce, Ann A New Serge in Wearable Art, Chilton

Bray, Natalie Dress Pattern Designing

Brennan, Emma Making Vintage Accessories: 25 Original Sewing Projects Inspired by the 1920’s-60’s; Guild of Master Craftsmen, 2010

Making Vintage Bags: 20 Original Sewing Patterns for Vintage Bags and Purses; Guild of Master Craftsmen, 2005

Brennan, Sheila One Piece Wearables: 25 Chic Garments and Accessories to Sew from Single Pattern Pieces; Quarry, 2008

Bried, Erin How to Sew a Button and Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew; Ballentine Books, 2009

Briggs, Raleigh Fix Your Clothes: The sustainable Magic of Mending, Darning and Patchingˆ; Microcosm,,, 2017

Brown, Gail Sewing with Sergers: The Complete Handbook for Overlock Sewing, Palmer/Pletsch Publishing (Serging… From Basics to Creative Possibilities Series)

Brown, G. & Dillon, K. Sew a Beautiful Wedding; Palmer and Pletsch

Brown & Young Innovative Sewing:  The Newest, Best, and Fastest Sewing Techniques, Chilton

Bruner, Deborah Crazy Rags, Martingale

Burch, Laura Lee Sew Magical Kids; Leisure Arts (# 4860), 2010

Burda, Eds. Sewing Vintage Modern: Mastering Iconic Looks from 1920-1980; Potter Craft, 2013

Burgh, Rene Sewing Classic Clothes That Fit, 2000

Butcher & Farquar Home Sweet Sewn; David and Charles, 2009

Sew Fabulous Fabric (recycling); David & Charles, 2008

Butler, Amy In Stitches: 25 Simple & Stylish Sewing Projects; Chronicle Books

Amy Butler's Little Stitches for Little Ones; Chronicle, 2008

C & T eds. Sew Sustainable: Make 22 Stylish Projects to Reuse and Recycle; C & T Publishing, 2023

Little Birds: 26 Handmade Projects to Sew, Stitch, Quilt & Love; C & T, 2010

Cabrera & Meyers Classic Tailoring Techniques: A Construction Guide for Women’s Wear, Fairchild

Callan, Myra Adornments: Sew & Create Accessories with Fabric, Lace & Beads; Krause, 2012

Camp, Carole Teach Yourself Visually Fashion Sewing; Visual, 2010

Sew What! Skirts, 16 Simple Styles You Can Make with Fabulous Fabrics (Spiral-bound); Storey Press, 2006

Campbell-Harding, Valerie Edges & Finishes in Machine Embroidery, Quilters Resource (*recommended)

Cano-Murillo, Kathy Crafty Chica’s Guide to Artful Sewing: Fabulous-Low-Sew Projects for the Everyday Crafter; Potter Craft, 2009

Cant, Sarah Hats: Make Classic Hats and Headpieces in Fabric, Felt, and Straw; St. Martin’s Griffin, 2011

Cardon, Jenny ReSew: Turn Thrift-Store Finds into Fabulous Designs; Martingale, 2011

Carr, Roberta Couture…The Art of Fine Sewing, Palmer/Pletsch

Achieving Perfect Fit, Burda

Carr, Linda Wild and Wonderful Fleece Animals; CPI, 2011

Cassimatis, Jack The Super Stain Remover Book;

Cerda, Roxanne Kraft-tex Style: Kraft-tex Combines the Best of leather and Fabric- Sew 27 Projects; C & T, 2014

Chadwick, Finn & Davis Downtown DIY Sewing; Watson-Guptill, 2008

Chauncey, Barb Denim by Design; Krause, 2008

Cheetham, Kathleen Singer Perfect Plus: Sew a Mix and Match Wardrobe for Plus and Petite Plus Sizes; Creative Publishers International, 2010

Chia, Wenllan Twinkle Sews: 24 Handmade Fashions from the Runway to Your Wardrobe; Potter Craft, 2009

Clabburn, Pamela Shawls; Shire, 2008

Clancy, Diedre Designing Costumes for the Stage and Screen; Batsford, 2014

Clayton, Marie Ultimate Sewing Bible: A Complete Reference Guide to Mastering the Art of Sewing; Collins & Brown, 2008

Clark, Rachel D. K. “Picture This” Techniques for Wearable Art, RDKC Publishing

Clason, Denise Sewing Vintage Aprons: Classic Aprons for Today’s Lifestyle; All American Crafts, 2011

Clayton, Marie How to Use a Sewing machine: a Beginner’s Manual; Pavilion, 2015

Cleveland, Susan Marvelous Miters; (more quilting related)

Coe, Miriam Essentials of Sewing, vol. 2

Coffin, David Making Trousers for Men and Women; A Multi-Media Workshop; Creative Publishing International, 2009

Shirtmaking: Developing Skills for Fine Sewing, Taunton

Cole, J. & Czachor, S. Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers; Fairchild, 2009

Sample Workbook to Accompany Professional Sewing Techniques for Aspiring Designers; Fairchild, 2009

Cole, Mary Lee Trees Pattern Free Fashions, Chilton

Coleman-Hale, Rashida I heart Patchwork: 21 Irresistible Zakka Projects to Sew; Interweave, 2009

Colgrove, Debbie Teach Yourself Visually Sewing; Visual, 2006

Collier & Epps Textile Testing and Analysis; Prentice Hall textbook, 1998

Collier & Tortora Understanding Textiles; 2000

Collinet, Clementine A Beginner’s Guide to Machine Sewing: 50 Lessons and 15 Projects to Get You Started; Search Press, 2014

Conlon, Jane Fine Embellishments, Techniques, Classic Details, Taunton

Cook, Jennifer Design Your Own Tees: Ideas and Inspirations to Stitch, Strip, Stencil your very own T-Shirts; ST. Martin’s Griffin, 2010

Cope, Louise Todd Sleeves: A Treasury of Ideas, Techniques and Patterns, Coat of Arms Press

Constantine, Jan For the Love of Hand Stitching: 20 Signature Projects to Applique and Embroider; C & T, 2011

Cornwall, Nancy Polar Magic: New Adventures with Fleece; Krause, 2001

More Polarfleece Adventures: The Journey Continues; Krause, 1999

More Polar Magic: Expanded Fleece Techniques; Krause, 2004

Adventures with Polarfleece: A Sewing Experience; Krause, 1998

Embroidery Machine Essentials: Fleece Techniques (Jeanine Twigg's Companion Project Series); Krause, 2003

Corwin, Lena Made by Hand: a collection of projects to print, sew, weave, dye, knit and otherwise create; STC Craft, 2013

Couch, Peg Illustrated Guide to Sewing: Garment Construction, a Complete Course on Making Clothes for Fit and Fashion; Fox Chapel, 2011

Illustrated Guide to Sewing: Couture Techniques, the Home Sewing Guide to Creating Designer Looks; Fox Chapel, 2011

Country Bumpkins, Eds. A to Z Sewing for Smockers; Country Bumpkin Publishing

Inspirational Guide to Stitching for Beginners and Beyond; Country Bumpkin Publishing, 2007

Cousineau, Susan Sweet Chic Kids: Sewing Designs Nursery and Kids Décor on a Budget; Krause

Cowen, Sally Left-Handed Sewing; Dover, 1994

Craan, Thanh Upcycle Old Clothes: Steps of Sewing Old Clothing into New, Upcycling Clothes Book; Independent Publisher, 2021

Creative Publishing International, Editors

How Patterns Work: The Fundamental Principals of Pattern Making and Sewing in Fashion Design; 2013

Sewing 101, Revised and Updated: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily through Step-by-Step Instruction; Creative Publishing, 2011

Tailoring: the Classic Guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket, revised and updated; Creative Publishing, 2011

The New Sewing Essentials, Singer Reference Library

Creative Publishing International Start to Sew; Singer

The Perfect Fit: The Classic Guide to Altering Patterns (* recommended)

The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing, Singer Reference Library

The New Sewing with a Serger, Singer Sewing Reference Library

Veiled in Beauty: Creative Wedding Headpieces

Garments for Beginners; 1998

CPI's website is .

Crowood, Jane All Stitched Up; Barrons

Cutting, Louise Booklets: all self published, available on her website:

Expert Tips and Techniques for:

One-Seam Pants, vol. I

One-Seam Pants, vol. II

Cutting Across the Country in Style

Cutting Between the Lines

Cutting Through the Clutter

Fine Sewing, collection I, II, III, & IV

Fantastic Fabric Tips

da Concecao, Maria Wearable Art: Innovative Designs for Clothing and Fibers; Studio Book

Dale, Julie Shafler Art to Wear; Abbeville Press (** highly recommended)

The author's website is located at .

Damhorst,

Miller-Spillman,

& Michelman The Meaning of Dress; Fairchild Publishing, 3rd edition, 2005

ISBN 1-56367-366-5

Daniel Stray Sock Sewing, Too: More Super-Cute Sock Softies to Make and Love; North Light Books, 2009

Stray Sock Sewing; North Light Books, 2008

Davies, Helen Designer Smocking for Tots to Teens; Krause, 2008

Davis, Jane Easy Japanese Quilting Style; North Light, 2009

Deckert, Barbara Sewing For Plus Sizes

Denham, Carolyn Merchant & Mills Sewing Book; Collins & Brown, 2012

Denhartog & Camp Sew What! Skirts: 16 Simple Styles You Can Make with Fabulous Fabrics; David & Charles, 2007

Dennis, Shannon Sewing Home Decor: the Basics & Beyond: How-to Techniques, Dozens of Home Decor Projects, Learn-to Sew Basics; Landauer Corp, 2010

Denton, Julie Elegant Scarves and Wraps: 25 Gorgeous Felt Designs; North Light Books, 2009

Derksema & Junor Sew Charming: 40 Strip Sewing and Hand Printing Projects for the Home and Family; Potter Craft, 2010

DiLorenzo, Milva Tailoring Techniques for Fashion; Fairchild, 2010

Dixon, Rachel Taft The Sew It Book [1929 book re-issued by Amy Barickman]; Indygo Junction, 2008

DK Pub. Eds. Stitch Step-by-Step; DK Publishing, 2011

Doak, Carol Easy Reversible Vests (revised edition); Martingale, 2008

Doane, Gail Sew Cute Couture: Create Adorable embellished Jackets with Matching Dresses, Skirts, and Shirts; Krause, 2009

Dobson, Jenni Making Kimono and Japanese Clothes, Batsford

Doh, Jenny Signature Styles: 20 Stitchers Craft Their Look; Lark Crafts, 2011

Donofrio-Ferrezza, L. &

Hefferen, M. Designing a Knitwear Collection; Fairchild, 2008

ISBN 978-1-56367-492-1

Donnanno, Antonio Fashion Pattern Making Techniques: Haute Couture,, vol 1 ; Promopress, 2017

Dornbiel, Kaitlyn Not Your Grandma’s Sewing Guide;

Doyle, Tracy Patterns from Finished Clothes: Re-Creating the Clothes You Love

Drexler, Joyce Sew, Craft, and Embroider Confidently Using Sulky Stabilizers! Sulky of America Publication, 2010



Dupay, Celine Simple Sewing with a French Twist: An Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes and Home Accessories with Style; Potter Craft, 2007

Dubicki, Elizabeth 101 Ways to Use Your First Sewing Machine; Krause, 2006

Dunn, Patty Instructional DVDs:

Trims, Glorious trims, parts 1 & 2

Jacket Junky Class

Bias Jacket

Working Your Serger

Pucker Up

The No Sew Rage: Glitz, Glam and Glue

Let’s Face It

Soft Sculpting and Heirloom Sewing

Welt Pockets

Attach and Detach

A Blast from the Past (vintage linens)

Lining a Jacket

See It, Sew It

4 Ways to do Chenille

The Perfect Purse

Transferring Your Pattern to a Design Template

Durbin, Pat Fabric + Paint + Thread= Fabulous; That Patchwork Place, 2009

Ebben, Katie Sew Stylish: Easy Sew Ideas for Customizing Clothes and Home Accessories, Potter Craft, 2006

Edwards, Zoe Mend It, Wear It, Love It! Start Your Way to a Sustainable Wardrobe; DK Publishing, 2021

Eichorn, Rosemary The Art of Fabric Collage, Taunton

The author's website is located at .

Ellington, Rebecca Capsule Craze: the Complete Guide to Building Your Own Capsule Wardrobe; Natalia Stepanova, 2020

Elliott, Marion Get the Most from Your Clothes; David & Charles, 2011

Ellis, Catherine Cloth: 30+ Projects to Sew; Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2014

Emmerson, Jayne New From Old: How to Transform and Customize Your Clothes; Firefly, 2006

Emodi, Barbara Stress-Free Sewing Solutions: A No Fail Guide to Garments for the Modern Sewist; C & T, 2021

Sewing: The Garment Making Book of Knowledge: Real-Life Lessons for a Serial Sewist; C & T, 2018

Eng, Diana Fashion Geek: Clothing, Accessories, Tech (Project Runway); North Light, 2009

Englebreit, Mary Sew, So Cute (Aprons), #4809; Leisure Arts, 2010

Erickson, Nancy Do You Love What You Sew? Adventures in Fashion Sewing; Erickson Consulting, 1995

The Sewlmagination Workbook: Jackets Soft Tailoring for Modern Sewing

Ericson, Lois All Eric’s Press:

Belts, 1984

Options, 2002 (* recommended)

The Great Put On, 1992

Opening and Closing, 1996 (* recommended)

Texture, A Closer Look, 1987 (* recommended)

Fabrics, Reconstruction, 1984

Lois Ericson's website is .

Ericson, Lois and Diane Ethnic Costume

Design It Yourself, 1980

Print It Yourself, 1980

Sew It Yourself, 1980

Design & Sew It Yourself, revised edition 1983

Diane Ericson's website is revisions-.

Eskridge, Jen Deploy That Fabric: 23 Sewing Projects Using Military Uniforms in Everyday Life. C & T, 2011

Evy, Jana Art to Wear: Make and Embellish Creative Clothing and Accessories; North Light Books, 2005

Art to Wear

Farry, Eithine Lovely Things to Make for Girls of Slender Means; WN, 2011

Fallon, Jules Sewing for the Soul: Simple Sewing Projects to Lift the Spirits; David & Charles, 2021

Fasanella, Kathleen The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing

Favors, V. Flat Patternmakers’ Handbook; Fairchild, 2010

Featherstone, Sally The Little Book of Sewing, Weaving, and Fabric Work; Featherstone Education, 2009 [children’s book]

Fiberarts Magazine Fiberarts Design Books, 1 through 7, Lark. Available via Amazon vendors.

The magazine's website is located at .

Fiedler, Nancy Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine; American Quilting Society, 2010

Finnager, Tone Sew Sunny Homestyle; David and Charles, 2009

Sew Pretty Christmas Homestyle; David and Charles, 2008

Florence, Judy Gingham Aprons of the ‘40’s and ‘50’s: a Checkered Past; Schiffer, 2003

Aprons of the Mid 20th Century: to Serve and Protect; Schiffer, 2001

Francis-Campbell, J. Simple Tailoring and Alterations: Hems, Waistbands, etc.; GMC Publishing, 2016

Freeman-Zachary, Rice New Techniques for Wearable Art: Creative Ideas for Transforming Clothes and Accessories, Quarry, 2004

Creative Clothes and Accessories, Apple Press, 2004

voodoonotes.

Friendship, Elizabeth Pattern Cutting for Men’s Costume; Methuen Drama, 2009

Fulop, Lily Wear, Repair, Repurpose: A Maker’s Guide to Mending and Upcycling Clothes, Countrymen, 2020

Maker’s Guide to Mending and Upcycling Clothing; Countryman Press, 2020

Fung-Yu Lin, A. Switch Craft: Battery Powered Crafts to Make and Sew; Potter Craft, 2008

Furrer, Suzy Building Patterns: the Architecture of Women’s Clothing; Apparel Arts, 2008

Gadia-Smitely, Roselyn Wearable Quilts: Sewing Timeless Fashions Using Traditional Patterns, Sterling

Gallagher, Mae Beginning and Intermediate Guide To Pattern Fitting and Alterations; Kindle, 2020

Ganderton, Lucinda It’s in the Details: Embellished Clothes and Accessories; Martingale, 2007

Garbers & O’Brien Point Well Taken: The Guide to Success with Needles & Threads; In Cahoots, 1996

Two Needles Are Better Than One: Getting the Most from Twin Needles; In Cahoots, 1997

Gourmet Embellishments with Metallic Threads & Fibers; In Cahoots, 1997

Gardiner, Wendy The Sewing Bible: Dress Making; David & Charles, 2010

Sewing Bible Project Book: Curtains; David & Charles, 2009

Sewing Bible: Slip Covers; David & Charles, 2009

The Encyclopedia of Sewing Techniques: a Step-by-Step Visual Directory with an Inspirational Gallery of Finished Pieces; Search Press

The Complete Book of Sewing: Full Step-by-Step Techniques and 15 Simple Projects; New Holland, 2007

Gardiner and Knight Sewing Machine Accessory Bible: Get the Most from Using Basic Feet to Mastering Specialty Feet; St. Martin’s Griffin, 2011

Garner, Lynne Perfectly Fitted: Creating Personal Patterns for a Limitless Wardrobe; Krause, 2009

A Perfect Fit; David & Charles, 2009



Geisel, EllynAnne The Kitchen Linens Book: Using, Sharing, and Cherishing the Fabrics of our Daily Lives; Andrews McMeel, 2009

Apronisms: Pocket Wisdoms for Every Day; Andrews McMeel, 2008

The Apron Book: Making, Wearing, and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort; Andrews McMeel, 2006

Gianangeli, Brunella Couture Unfolded: Innovative Pleats, Folds and Draping in Fashion Design; Promopress, 2012

Gilstrap, P. & Potter, S. Flirt Skirts: Learn How to Sew, Customize, and Style Your Very Own Skirts; Potter Craft, 2011

Gibson, L. et al Apparel Sewing Basics; Interweave, 2012

Oliver and S Little Things to Sew: 20 Classic Accessories and Toys for Children; STC, 2011 blog/

Gilewska, Teresa Pattern Drafting For Fashion: Advanced; A & C Black, 2011

Gillebrand, Diane Kanashi in Bloom 20 Simple Fold-and-Sew Projects to Wear and Give; Watson-Guptill, 2009

Girard, Stephanie Sweater Surgery: How to Make New Things from Old Sweaters; Quarry Books, 2008

Givens, Tina Sew Tina! 30 Cute Projects and Adorable Décor, Items for Kids; Lark 2010

Glassenberg, Abigail Artful Birds: Fanciful Feathered Friends to Make and Sew; Interweave Press, 2011

Gobol, Fiona Make a Monster: 15 Easy-to-Make Fleecie Toys You'll Love to Sew; New Holland, 2010

Godlee, Nick Killer Slippers: And How to Make Them; Michael O’Mara, 2012

Goldstein-Lynch, Ellen &

Malone, Nicole &

Mullins, Sarah Making Vinyl, Plastic and Rubber Handbags: Sewing Stylish Projects from Unusual Materials; Quarry, 2007

Gnagy, Mathew The Modern Maker Volume 3: Hand Stitching for Garment Construction; Independently Published, 2020

Gordon, Joan Stitch-n-Fix: Essential Mending Know How for Bachelors and Babes; Guild of Master Craftsmen, 2010

Grace, Chrissie Sharing Stitches: Exchanging Fabric and Inspiration to Sew One-of-a-Kind Projects to Sew and Swap; North Light Books, 2010

Graphic-Sha 50 Pouches: Putting Your Fabric Scraps to Good Use; Schiffer, 2019

Gratz, Wendy Absolutely A-Line 1 Easy Pattern = 26 Adorable Dresses for Girls; Lark, 2009

Griffin, et al. Serger Secrets: High Fashion Techniques for Creating Great Looking Clothes, Rodale

Griepentrog, L. & Brent, R. Machine Embroidery Wild and Wacky: Stitch on Any and Every Surface; Krause, 2006

Gunn, Tim Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Lessons for Making It Work; Gallery, 2010

A Guide to Quality, Taste, and Style; Abrams Image, 2007

Gwilt, Alison Fashion Design for Living; Routledge, 2014;

Gwilt & Rissenen Shaping Sustainable Fashion: Changi ng the Way We Make and Use Clothes; Earthscan Publishing, 2011

Haas, Jean Clone Yourself a Dress Form Double DVDs

Hanford, Jack Professional Pattern Grading for Women, Men’s, and Children’s Apparel; Fairchild, 2003

Hanson, Becky Quick and Easy Sewing with Your Serger; Creative Publishing International, 2008

Hanson & Baumgrtel First Time Sewing with a Serger: Absolute Beginner’s Guide; Quarry Books, 2019

Hardy, Emma Making Children's Clothes: 25 Stylish Step-by-step Sewing Projects for 0-5 Years; Cico, 2009

Havens, Sue Make Your Own Toys; Potter Craft, 2010

Haynes, Christine How to Speak Fluent Sewing: The Indispensable Illustrated Guide to Sewing and Fabric Terminology; C &T, 2015

Chic and Simple Sewing: Shirts, Dresses, Tops, and Jackets for the Modern Seamstress; Potter Craft, 2009

Hayes, Christine Chic and Simple Sewing Skirts, Dresses, Tops, and Jackets for the Modern Seamstress; Potter Craft, 2009

Haywood, Liz A Year of Zero Waste Sewing; 2023

Zero Waste Sewing: 16 Projects to Make, Wear and Enjoy; Cootalaa Press, 2020

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Haxell, Kate Sewing Stashbusters: 25 Ways to Use up Your Fabric Leftovers; CICO Books, 2021

Me and My Sewing Adventure: An Intermediate Guide; C & T, 2014

Me and My Sewing Machine; C & T, 2010

Customizing Cool Clothes: From Dull to Divine in 30 Projects, Interweave Press

Hazen, Gale Fantastic Fit for Everybody: How to Alter Patterns to Flatter Your Figure, Rodale

Head, C. Old Sewing Machines; Shire, 1976

Helmersson, Birgitta Zero Waste Patterns: 20 Projects to Sew Your Own Wardrobe; Quadrille Publishing, 2023

Henderson, Sandi Sewing the Seasons: 23 Projects to Celebrate the Seasons; Wiley, 2013

Sewing Bits and Pieces: 38 Projects Using Fabric Scraps; Wiley, 2010

Henry, Simon Little Best Dress: Make the Perfect Little Dress for a BIG Occasion; Guild of Master Craftsmen, 2010

How to Make the Perfect Party Dress; Guild of Master Craftsmen, 2010

The Little Black Dress: How to Make the Perfect One for You; Guild of Master Craftsmen, 2009

Herbertson, Angie Sewing Face Masks, Scrub Caps, Arm Slings and More; Landauer, 2020

Higgins, Frank Apron: Its Traditions, History and Secret Significance; Kessinger, 1997

Hinds, Joan Sew Baby Doll Clothes; Krause, 2005

Hinds, J. & Zieman, N. All Dolled Up: Sewing Clothes and Accessories for Girls and Their 18inch Dolls; Krause, 2010

Hiney, Mary Jo Alternation: Transform, Embellish, Customize; North Light Books, 2007

Hincks, Julia Coverstitch Machine Manual: The Complete Guide to Coverstitch Techniques; Search Press, 2021

The Serger Technique Bible: The Complete Guide to Serging and Decorative Stitching; St. Martin’s Griffin, 2014

Hip Line Media Making Pants That Fit, Finally DVD, Hip Line Media,

Hirsch, Gretchen Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing: A Modern Guide to Couture-Style Sewing Using Basic Vintage Techniques; STC, 2012

Hiriwa, Natsuno Shape Shape; Interweave, 2012

Hodge, Brooke, et al. Skin + Bones, Parallel Practices in Fashion and Architecture; in association with an Exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles 2006-2007, , Thames and Hudson, ISBN 050051318X

Hollahan, Lee How to Use, Adapt, and Design Sewing Patterns: a Complete Guide to Fashion Sewing; A & C Black, 2010

Hollen & Kundel Pattern Making By the Flat Pattern Method, 8th Ed., Prentice Hall

Holman, Gillian Bias Cut Dressmaking; Batsford, 2015

Pattern Cutting Made Easy: A Step by Step Introduction, Batsford

Holmberg, Nanette Re-Inventing Chenille: Fresh Sewing Techniques and Projects; Krause, 2009

Variations in Chenille: Techniques for Creating Faux Chenille, Martingale

Horner, Anna Maria Handmade Beginnings: 24 Sewing Projects to Welcome Baby; Wiley, 2010

Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing; Wiley, 2008

Hosegood, Betsy, Eds. The Complete Book of Sewing; DK Publishing, revised 2003

Hubble, Jasmine Sew and Go Kids; Krause

Hurlston, Melanie Sewn Toy Tales: Twelve Fun Characters to Make; David and Charles, 2011

Huhta, L. & Huhta, S. Building the Pattern: Sew Your Own Capsule Wardrobe; Quadrille, 2021

Hulme, W. H. The Theory of Garment Pattern Making: a Textbook of Clothing Designers, Teachers of Clothing Techniques, and Senior Studentsˆ; Kennelly Press, 2015

Huxley, Susan Sewing Secrets from the Fashion Industry:  Proven Methods to Help You Sew Like the Pros, Rodale

Ides, Nan Hand Mending Made Easy: Save Time and Money; Palmer and Pletsch, 2008

Illian, Kathy Bodymapping:  Step By Step Guide To Fitting Real Bodies

Ireland, Patrick John New Fashion Figure Templates, expanded edition; Batsford, 2015

Ishikawa, Kaoru Vintage Fabric Accessories: Stylish Creations from Recycled Fabrics; Images Publishing, 2011

Ivarsson, Anna-Stina &

Brieditis, Katarina &

Evans, Katarina Second Time Cool: the Art of Chopping Up a Sweater; Annick Press, 2005

Jansdotter, Lotta Simple Sewing for Baby: 20 Easy Projects for Newborns to Toddlers; Chronicle, 2009

Simple Sewing: Patterns and How to for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects; Chronicle Books, 2007

Jacopetti, Alexandra     Native Funk & Flash: an Emerging Folk Art; Scrimshaw Press, 1974

Jansdsdotter, Lotta Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing for Baby: 24 Easy Projects for Newborns to Toddlers; Chronicle, 2009

Jennings, Tracey The Fashion Design Toolkit: 18 Pattern Making Techniques for Creative Practice; Bloomsbury Visual, 2022

Jessop & Sekona Sew What Fleece; Storey, 2008

Jin, Woon Free Style Handmade Bags and Skirts; North Light Books, 2008

Johnson, Julie The Best Apron Book Ever; DRG Publishing, 2009

Simple Serger Sewing; DRG Publishing, 2009

Sew Slick with Oilcloth; House of White Birches, 2009

Serge Smart 17 Serge and Sew Designs for Your Serger; , 2008

Johnson & Schmidt Simple Serger Sewing; DRG, 2009

Jones, Deborah Machine Embroidery on Difficult Materials: a Machine Embroiderer’s Guide to Success with Difficult Fabrics; Krause, 2009

Jonson, Christine Life in the Little Black Dress: stories from Clothesline;

Joseph-Armstrong, H. Draping for Special Design; 3rd ed., Fairchild, 2013

Kahn, Jody Simply Sublime Gifts: High-Style, Lo-Sew Projects to Make in a Snap; Potter Craft, 2010

Karol, Amy Bend the Rules with Fabric: Fun Sewing with Stencils, Stamps, Dye, Photo Transfers, Silk Screening, and More; Potter Craft, 2009

Bend-the Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew; Potter Craft, 2207

Keegan, Elizabeth The Sewing Machine Embroiderer’s Bible: Get the Most from Your Sewing Machine Using Built-in and Freehand Stitches; St. Martin’s Griffin, 2014

Kennett, Frances          Ethnic Dress; Facts on File

Kettle, Liz Know Your Needles; Landauer, 2015

Kettle, A. & McKeating, J. Machine Stitch Perspectives; A & C Black, 2011

Ketteler, Julie Sew Retro: Simple Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl + A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution; Voyager Press, 2010

Kenzle, Linda Fry Embellishments: Adding Glamour to Garments

Khalje, Susan Bridal Couture; Krause

Linen & Cotton, Taunton

These books can also be ordered from .

Kidston, Cath Sew! Exclusive Designs for Over 40 Simple Sewing Projects; St. Martin’s Griffin, 2010

Make!: Over 40 Fantastic Projects with 16 Exclusive Designs; ST. Martin’s Griffin, 2010

Cath Kidston's In Print: Brilliant Ideas for Using Vintage Fabrics in Your Home; Chronicle Books, 2006

Kim, Rami Quilted Elegance; American Quilter’s Society, 2009

Kim, Eugenia Saturday Night Hat: Quick and Easy Hatmaking for the Downtown Girl, Clarkson Potter

Kim, I & Kim, M. Patternmaking for Menswear: Classic to Contemporary; Fairchild, 2014

Kimura, Stephanie M. Altered Style: Sewing and Embellishing Wearable Fashions; Krause, 2008

Art to Wear with Asian Flair; Krause

Bags and Accessories with Style; Krause, 2005

Bags with Style; Krause

The author's website is located at .

King, A. & Thieret, N. My Style, My Price (DVD); Krause

King, Kenneth Kenneth King’s Smart Fitting Solutions: Foolproof Techniques to Fit Any Figure; Taunton Press, 2018

Cool Tricks

The Moulage

The Basic Sleeve

The Advanced Sleeve

The Trouser Draft

Eye Candy, Vol. I

Birth of a Bustier

The Collars

Necklines and Draping

The Tailored Jacket

Designer Techniques: Couture Tips For Home Sewing, Sterling

Books on CD:

Tailored Jacket

Brush Fringe Jacket (companion to Tailored Jacket Book on CD)

Dress Lines (first installment of couture pattern making CDs)

The Skirts (another installment of couture pattern making CDs)

The above books can be ordered from book.html

Kinsey, Mindy Neckline and Collars: a Directory of Design Details and Techniques; Fox Chapel, 2011

Sleeves: a Directory of Designer Details and Techniques; Fox Chapel, 2011

Knight, Lorna Dressmaking for Real Women: How to Adapt Your Store-bought Patterns to Flatter the Curves You Want to Keep and Drape the Ones You Don't; Barrons, 2012

The Sewing Stitch Bible: an Illustrated Guide to Techniques and Materials; Krause, September 2007

The Dressmaker’s Technique Bible; Krause, 2008

Knowles, Lori The Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: Juniors, Misses and Women; Fairchild, 2005

Kolb, Alice Sew Crazy with Decorative Threads and Stitches; American Quilter’s Society

Kooler Designs Encyclopedia of Sewing; Kooler designs and Leisure Art, 2009

Kopp, Rollo, Zelin, Gross Designing Apparel through the Flat Pattern, Fairchild

How to Draft Basic Patterns; Fairchild, 1991

Koseki, Suzuko Patchwork Style: 35 Simple Projects for a Cozy and Colorful Life; Trumpeter, 2009

Ladbury, Ann Ann Ladbury’s Guide to Simple Pattern Making; Batsford, 1987

Ann Ladbury’s Book of Dressmaking; Leonard Hill Books, 1970

The Sewing Book: a Complete Practical Guide; Longmeadow Press, 1992

Dressmaking with Liberty; Beaufort Books, 1984

The Dressmaker’s Dictionary; Batsford, 1985

Sewing; Mitchell Beazley, 1978

The Sewing Book; Chancellor, 1978

The Batsford Sewing Book; Batsford, 1978

Start Dressmaking: a Book for Beginners; Dryad Press, 1986

Easy to Make, Easy to Wear; MacDonald, 1984

Complete Pattern Designing; Sidgwick and Jackson, 1989

Fabrics; Sidgwick and Jackson; 1985

Quick Casual Clothes: Make 20 Timeless Outfits from Three Easy Patterns; Doubleday Books, 1985

Short Cuts for Busy Dressmakers; Batsford, 1990

Improve Your Dressmaking; Batsford, 1978

The Bride’s Sewing Book; Hutchison, 1985

Make the Most of Your Swing Machine; Batsford, 1987

The Simon and Schuster Pocket Guide to Home Sewing; Random House, 1992

Practical Sewing: Step-by-Step to Perfect Dressmaking and home Sewing; Rand McNally, 1978

Dressmaker: a Sewing Guide for Beginners; BBC

Patterns for Special Occasions; Trafalgar Square, 1990

Dressmaking with Basic Patterns; Batsford, 1983

The Craft of Dressmaking; Hutchison, 1976

Dressmaker; BBC, 1976

Dressmaking Explained: A to Z of terms, Processes, Stitches; Arco Publishing, 1985

New Clothes That Count: Some Aspects of Home Dressmaking; BBC 1968

Dressmaking Step-by-Step; Cole Publishing, 1976

Lampe, Tracie Upcycled Accessories: 25 Projects Using Re-purposed Plastic; North Light Books, 2010

Lang, Hillary Wee Wonderfuls: 24 Dolls to Sew and Love; STC Craft, 2010

Langdon & Pollehn Sewing Clothes Kids Love: Sewing Patterns for Boys and Girls Outfits; CPI, 2010

Lark, Eds. Pretty Little Pillows; Lark, 2010

Pretty Little Cozies; Lark, 2009

Sweet Booties; Lark, 2009

Pretty Little Pincushions; Lark, 2008

Le Berre, Helene Custom Couture: 32 Easy Ways to Transform Your Wardrobe with Needle and Thread; Sixth & Spring, 2011

Lee, Linda

Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish: Proven Methods for Conventional Machines and Sergers; Quarry Books, 2018

Scarves To Make, Taunton

Sew Easy: Scarves; Sixth and Spring, 2006

Mastering Miters, $6.50 from Linda Lee's pattern collection

Sew Easy: the Essential Guide for Getting Started; Sixth and Spring, 2005

Sewing Edges and Corners: Decorative Techniques for Your Home and Wardrobe, Taunton

Designer Home Sewing: Step by Step Instructions for 30 Easy to Make Projects; Quarry Books, 2005

Sewing Edges and Corners: Decorative Techniques for Your Home and Wardrobe; Taunton, 2000

The author's products are available from the collection.

Lee & Steen (Fashion) Technical Designer’s Handbook; Fairchild, 2009

Leisure Arts, Eds. Sew Simple: A Collection of Quick Projects; Leisure Arts # 4826, 2009

Fashionology, Embellish, Clothing and Accessories to Create Your Style; Leisure Arts, #4447

Leventon, Melissa Artwear: Fashion and Antifashion; Thames & Hudson (* recommended)

Lewis-Fitzgerald, Erin Modern Mending: How to Minimize Waste and Maximize Style; Search Press, 2021

Liechty, E., et al. Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach; Fairchild, 2010 new edition

Lincecum, Steffani Patternmaking for a Perfect Fit: Using the Rub-off Technique to Re-create and Redesign Your Favorite Fashions; Watson-Guptil, 2010

Lindstrom, J. Master the Coverstitch Machine: The Complete Coverstitch Sewing Guide; Last Stitch, 2019

Linduska, Karen Your Machine’s Decorative Stitches; AQS, 2011

Lisle, Andrea Sewing School 2: Lessons in Machine Sewing: 20 Projects Kids will Love to Make; Storey Publishing, 2013

Sewing School: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make; Storey Publishing, 2010

LoAlbo, Stacy Vintage Fashion Accessories; Krause, 2009

Locke, Sue Sewing with Style at Forty Plus; Oyster Bay Publications, 2010.

Long, Abigail Modern Prairie Sewing: 20 Hand Made Projects for You and Your Friends; C&T, 2014

Long, Connie Embellish Chic; Taunton

Sewing With Knits; Taunton (* recommended)

Easy Guide To Sewing Linings; Taunton

Easy Guide to Sewing Blouses; Taunton

Luke-Boone, Ronke African Fabrics: Sewing Contemporary Fashion with Ethnic Flair; Krause

Lunden, Melissa Sewing A Modern Home; That Patchwork Place, 2014

Lynch, Marisa New Dress a Day: The Ultimate DIY Guide to Creating Fashion Dos from Thrift-Store Don'ts; Ballantine, 2012

Lynn, Eleri Underwear: Fashion in Detail; V and A Museum Publishing, 2010

McBride, Gill Tailoring a Jackey; Crowood Press, 2021

McCants, Kelly Sewing with Oilcloth; Wiley, 2011

McCarthy, Mary Dressmaking: 200 Q&A: Questions Answered on Everything from Stitching Seams to Setting in Sleeves; Barrons, 2012

McCunn, Donald How to Make Sewing Patterns; Design Enterprises of San Francisco

McDonald, Alastair Mini Bunting (Twenty to Make); Search, 2013

McDonald, Nora Principles of Flat Pattern Design, 4th edition; Fairchild, 2010

McDowell, Jennifer Basic Hand Sewing Guide: 1 Hour Repair Guide: Stitching Techniques and Repair Guide; Create Space Independent Publishing, 2018

McElwee, Meg Growing Up Sew Liberated: Making Handmade Clothes and Projects for Your Creative Child; Interweave Press, 2011

Sew Liberated: 30 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewer; Interweave Press, 2009

McNesby, Samantha Baby Couture; Krause, 2005

McIntosh, Eileen Sewing and Collecting Vintage Fashions; Krause, 1988

McNichol, Alison My First Hand Sewing Book: Learn To Sew: Kids; Create Space, 2010

McWilliams, Laurie Sewing and Serging Techniques for Blouses and Shirts; Sterling

Blouse, Shirts, And Tops; Bernina Sewing Resources

MacDonald, Nora Principles of Flat Pattern Design, 4th edition; Fairchild, 2010

Principles of Flat Pattern Design; Fairchild, 3rd edition, 2002

MacIntyre, Lynn Easy Guide to Sewing Pants; Taunton

MacLochlainn, Jason The Victorian Tailor: an Introduction to Period Tailoring; St. Martin’s Griffin, 2011

Mahon, Joi Ultimate Guide to Sewing Clothes: a Complete Course on Making Clothes for Fit and Fashion; Landauer,, 2022

Mak, Wendy The Capsule Wardrobe: 1000 Outfits From 3o Pieces; Skyhorse, 2017

Malone, Chris Sew Easy as Pie; Krause

Sew It in Minutes; Krause

Mandleberg, Hilary Get Started: Sewing; DK Adult, 2012

Mano, Akiko Linen, Wool, Cotton: 25 Simple New Projects to Sew with Natural Fabrics; Trumpeter, 2009

Margolis, Adele P. Make Your Own Patterns: A Primer in Pattern Making for Those Who Like to Sew, Doubleday

Fashion Sewing For Everyone

Martenson, Kersten Kwik Sew’s Beautiful Lingerie; Kwik Sew, 1990

Kwik Sew’s Swim and Action Wear, Kwik Sew, 1995

Easy Sewing the Kwik Sew Way, Kwik Sew, 2002

Kwik Sew’s Sewing for Baby; Kwik Sew, 1990

Kwik Sew’s Sewing for Toddlers; Kwik Sew, 1992

Kwik Sew for Children; Kwik Sew, 1993

Martha Stewart Living, eds. Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts: Basic Techniques for Sewing, Appliqué, Embroidery, Quilting, Dyeing, and Printing, plus 150 Inspired Projects from A to Z; Potter Craft, 2010

Martin, Rosie No Patterns Needed: DIY Couture from Simple Shapes; Laurence King, 2016

Martingale Pubs. Eds. A to Z Sewing: the Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Sewer; Martingale, 2009

Mashuta, Mary Wearable Art for Real People, C & T

The author's website is located at .

Mason, Lorine Hand Me-ups: Re-crafting Kids Clothes with Easy Techniques and Fun Designs; Krause, 2010

Dressing up 18” Dolly; Krause, 2010

Maresh, Janice Sewing for Dummies, 3rd edition; For Dummies, 2010

Marshall, John Make Your Own Japanese Clothes, Patterns & Ideas for Modern Wear, Kodansha (* recommended)

Lesson plans are located at the author's website, johnmarshall.to/5-WK-3SewngDsn.html

Martin, Mary Mary Martin’s Sewing Bible: 40 Years of Tips & Tricks; Harper Collins, 2014

Mayer, Anita Luvera Clothing from the Hands That Weave; Interweave Press

Traveling Weaver’s Wardrobe, self published

Handwoven Clothing: Felted to Wear; Shuttle Craft Books, 1988

Maynard, Lynda The Dressmaker’s Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques: Essential Step-by-Step Techniques for Professional Results; A & C Black, 2010

Melot, Georgie Ready, Set, Serge: Quick and Easy Projects You Can Make in Minutes; Krause, 2009

Meng, Kaari French General: Handmade Soirees: Simple Projects for Special Occasions; Chronicle, 2009

French General: Party Paperie, Chronicle, 2009

Treasured Notions: Inspirations and Craft Projects Using Vintage Beads, Buttons, Ribbons, and Trim fro Tinsel Trading Co.; Chronicle, 2010

Merchant and Mills Merchant & Mills Workbook: Six Versatile Patterns for an All Season Wardrobe; Pavillion, 2015

Elementary Sewing Skills; Collins and Brown, 2014

Merrett, Robert The Perfect Apron: 35 Fun and Flirty Designs for You to Make; Cico, 2009

Messinger, Lyla Ordinary to Extraordinary: Terrific Treatments for Garment Sewing;

Meyers-Cho, Jacqueline Strands: Creating Unexpected Fabrics and Fashionable Projects; North Light Books, 2009

Meyrick, Elissa Sew Fast, Sew Easy: All You Need to Know to Get Started; St. Martin's Griffin

Michael, Ursula Whimsical Machine Embroidery; Krause, 2008

Miller, Ellen Creating Couture Embellishment; Laurence King, 2017

Miller, M. & Palmer, P. The Business of Teaching Sewing, new second edition; Palmer and Pletsch, 2007

Mills, Jody Short Cuts to Home Sewing - The Modern Singer Way - Singer Sewing Library - No. 1; Create Space, 2010

Minott, Jan Total Pattern Fit Minott Method; Minott Method Books & Graphics, 1991

Fitting Commercial Patterns; Burgess, 1978

Skirts and Pants Patterns: Minott Method for Drafting, Adjusting and Coding Skirts and Pants Patterns; Minott Method Books & Graphics, 1997

Coordinated Pattern Fit: a Manual of Instruction for Making Personal Basic Patterns; Burgess, 1970

Minsky, Nancy Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Castoffs into Fashion Must-Haves; Potter Craft, 2009

Misc. Authors The Tailor’s Classical and Infallible Text Book of Cutting all Garments Worn by Men, Women, and Children; Read Books, 2017

Misuni, Noriko Sewing Mending With Love: Creative Repairs for Your Favorite Things; Tuttle, 2021

Moebes, Deborah Stitch Savvy: 25 Skill-Building Projects to Take Your Sewing Technique to the Next Level; Krause, 2012

Stitch by Stitch: Learning to Sew, One Project at a Time; Krause, 2010

Montenegro, Nina & Sonya Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts; Sasquatch Books, 2020

Mooney, Sian-Kate Making Latex Clothes; Costume & Fashion Press

Moore, Carolyn, et al. Concepts of Pattern Drafting: Techniques for Manual Computer Grading; Fairchild, 2000; 2nd edition 2008, ISBN 978-1-56367-697-0

Morris, Catherine Illustrated Guide to Advanced Dressmaking and alteration: Learn to Make and Alter Dresses, Skirts, Shorts, Slacks, etc.; Independently Published, 2019

Illustrated Guide to Advanced Dressmaking and Alterations; Independently Published, 2019

Morris, Mary Customize Your Sewing Patterns for A Perfect Fit; Lark

Morris, Mary & McCann, Sally Every Sewer’s Guide to the Perfect Fit, Sterling/Lark (G Street Fabric’s teachers)

Mors, Lucia Basic Patternmaking in Fashion; Evergreen, 2009

Mornu, Nathalie Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose Scarves; Lark, 2011

A is for Apron; Lark, 2008

Moyes, Patricia Just Pockets: Sewing Techniques and Design Ideas; Taunton

Sewing Basics: Creating a Stylish Wardrobe with Step-by-Step Techniques; Taunton

Mulari, Mary Stress-free Zipper Creations (Book and DVD); Sewing with Nancy



Accents for Your Style

Denim and Chambray, 2000

Made For Travel

Embroidery Machine Essentials : Appliqué Techniques ; Krause, 2004

Made for Travel: 50 Easy-Sew Gifts & Accessories for Everyday Trips and Special Journeys; 2002

Mary Mulari’s Accessories with Style: Quick and Clever Sewing Projects to Wear & Carry; 2001

Mullen, Shannon Nina &

Mullen, Shannon Sew Hip: Sewing 101; C & T Publishing, 2006

Mullin, Wendy Sew U: the Built by Wendy Guide to Making Outer Wear (Coats and Jackets); 2011

Sew U: the Built by Wendy Guide to making our Own Wardrobe; Bulfinch, 2006, , Simplicity Patterns

Mullin & Hartman Built by Wendy Dress; Potter Craft, 2010

Musheno, Elizabeth Sewing Short Cuts from A to Z; Van Nostrand Reinhold

Newman & Witte Thread and Bobbin: Simple sewing Projects; All American Crafts, 2010

Nakamura, Mariko Sew Japanese: 20 Charming Patterns for Children; Pavillion, 2015

Nickels, Luveta Junk Jeans Extreme Makeovers: 16 Projects; The Junk Jeans People, 2008

Nixon, Kari The Handmade Marketplace; Storey Books, 2010

Nix-Rice, Nancy Looking Good: Every Day Style Solutions for Real Women; Palmer-Pletsch Publishing, 2014. ß

Nix-Rice & Palmer Looking Good: A Comprehensive Guide to Wardrobe Planning, Color & Personal Style Development; Palmer Pletsch Publishing, 1996

Nudelman, Zoya The Art of Couture Sewing: Instructor’s Guide; Fairchild, 2010

Nutting, Julie Collage Couture: Techniques for Creating Fashionable Art; North Light Books, 2011

Oates, Cindy Taylor Little Retro Aprons for Kids; Taylor Made Designs, 2008

More Retro Aprons; Taylor Made Designs, 2008

Okawa, Junko Carefree Clothes for Girls: 20 Patterns for Outdoor Frocks, Play-date Dresses, and More; Trumpeter, 2009

Okey, S. & Underhill, A. Alternation: Transform, Embellish, Customize (Clothing); North Light Books, 2007

Osmond, Marie Marie Osmond’s’ Heartfelt Giving: Sew and Quilt for Family and Friends; That Patchwork Place, 2010

O’Very-Pruitt, Sue Pocket Guide to Stabilizers; Landauer, 2020

Owen, Cheryl Sew-It-Yourself Home Accessories: 21 Practical Projects to Make in a Weekend with Stash-busting; Design Originals, 2021

Simple Stitches: Sewing 25 Projects for the New Stitcher; Lark, Lark, 2011

Paganelli, Jennifer Girl’s World: Twenty-one Pretty Sewing Projects to Make for Little Girls; Chronicle, 2011

Pakhchyan, Syuzi Fashioning Technology: A DIY Intro to Smart Crafting (Craft: Projects); Make, 2008

Palmer, Pati Easy, Easier, Easiest Tailoring; Palmer/Pletsch

Palmer, Pati; Pletsch, Susan Pants for Any Body; Palmer/Pletsch (* recommended)

The Serger Idea Book

Easy, Easier, Easiest Tailoring; Palmer and Pletsch

DVDs:

Full Busted? Sew Clothes That Fit; Palmer & Pletsch, 2009

Fit For Real People: Basics

Jackets for Real People

Pants for Real People, Fitting Techniques

Pants for Real People, Sewing Techniques

Serger Basics

Creative Serging

21st Century Sewing, from Solid Beginnings to New Heights, Home Ec Goes High Tech

Looking Good Live!

It’s in the Details

The publisher's website is located at .

Palmer, Pati & Alto, Maria The Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting; Palmer Pletsch Publishing, 2018

Fit for Real People; Palmer/Pletsch

Pants For Real People; Palmer/Pletsch

The publisher's website is located at .

Parish, Pat Pattern Cutting: The Architecture of Fashion; AVA Publishing, 2013

Parks, Carol Sewing the New Classic: Clothes with Easy Style; Sterling/Lark

Patch, Cal Design It Yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified; Potter Craft, 2009

Pattern , Eds. 1000Clever Sewing Shortcuts and Tips: Top-Rated Favorites from Sewing Fans and Master Teachers; CPI, 2010

Patty, Virginia Hats and How to Make Them -- Designing Patterns and Constructing Hats Using 1920s Millinery Techniques; Bramcost, 2009

Paulson, Alicia Stitched in Time: Memory Keeping Projects to Sew and Share by the Creator of Posy Gets Cozy; Potter Craft, 2008

Penfold, Jennifer Finding Fabric and Fashion Abroad (Florence, London, Paris); Travel by Design, 2008,

Peplin, Harriet Modern Pattern Design

Perri, Kate Pattern-Free Fashions and Accessories: 15 Easy-Sew Projects That Build Skills Too; Creative Publishing International (Singer), 2007

Peterson, Kathy Kathy Peterson’s Bandanna Fashions and Accessories; Krause

Philip, Sonja The Act of Sewing: How to Make and Modify Clothes to Wear Everyday; Roost Books, 2021

Phillips, Charlene Simply Serging: 25 Fast and Easy Projects for Getting to Know Your Overlocker; Krause, 2012

The Sewing Machine Handbook; Krause, 2009

The Sewing Machine Attachment Handbook; 2009

Phillips, Helen Simple Sewn Crafts; David & Charles, 2010

Picken, Mary Sewing Secrets: Modern Methods of Stitching, Decorating and Finishing; Jones Press, 2010

Sewing Materials - Development of Textiles, Cottons, Linens, Wools, Silks, Laces; Blakiston Press, 2010

The Language of Fashion Dictionary and Digest of Fabric, Sewing and Dress; Maclachlan Bell Press, 2010

Woman's Institute Domestic Arts Series - Textiles and Sewing Materials - Textiles, Laces Embroideries and Findings, Shopping Hints, Mending, Household Sewing, Trade and Sewing Terms; Richardson Press, 2010

Pirone, Melinda Simply More Techniques: Basic Sewing Workbook, volume 1;

Plumley & Lisle Sewing School: 21 Projects Kids will Love to Make; Storey, 2010

Podalak, Cecilia Easy Guide to Sewing Jackets; Taunton

Poor, Christine Ready, Set, Go: Baby’s Necessities to Sew; Leisure Arts (#5073), 2010

Porcella, Yvonne Pieced Clothing; Porcella Studios

Pieced Clothing Variations; Porcella Studios

Plus Five; Porcella Studios (* recommended)

Five Ethnic Patterns; Porcella Studios (* recommended)

Art & Inspirations; Porcella Studios

The author's website is located at .

Potter & Gilstrap Flirt Skirts: Learn How to Sew, Customize, and Style Your Very Own Skirts; Potter Craft, 2011

Prakash, Deepika 1000Clever Sewing Shortcuts and Tips; CPI, 2010

Pray, Janet Islander Sewing Systems I: For Personal and Professional Sewing; Janet & Co.

Price & Zamoff Basic Pattern Skills for Fashion Designers, 2nd edition; Fairchild, 2010

Grading Techniques for Fashion Designers; Fairchild, 1996

Pullen, Martha Sleepwear Especially for You; 2010

The Best of Sew Beautiful Christening Gowns Book, 2010

Beautiful Vests

Fabulous Fashions

Six Easy Patterns

All books published by Martha Pullen, Inc., and are available at .

Quartermain, Barbara Sweatshirts: Fit, Figure, Fashion; Krause

Quinn, Delores Design Without Limits: Design and Sewing for Special Needs; Fairchild, 2003

Rasband, Judith Fabulous Fit; Fairchild

Rayment, Jennie Serging for Softies; JR Publications, 2007

Raymond, Jenny Creative Techniques for Wearables; Morgantown Printing and Binding, 2003

Reader’s Digest, Eds. The New Complete Guide to Sewing: Step-by-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Accessories9updated edition); Reader’s Digest, 2010

Reid, Alison Stitch Magic: a Compendium of Techniques for Stitching Fabric into Exciting New Forms and Fashion; STC Craft, 2011

Rhiannon, Helen Dressmaking: Easy Guide: Mix and Match Skirts, Sleeves, And Necklines for Over 80 Variations; Search Press, 2023

Rice, Nancy Looking Good Live! DVD; Palmer & Pletsch, 2009

The publisher's website is located at .

Richards, A. & Barnfield, J. The Pattern Cutting Primer; A & C Black, 2012

Richardson, Keith Stretch Fashion: Design and Patternmaking for Stretch and Knit Fabrics; Fairchild, 2008, ISBN 978-1-56367-479-2

Rodabaugh, Katrina Make, Thrift, Mend: Stitch Patch, Darn, Plant-Dye, & Love Your Wardrobe; Abrams, 2021

Roche, Eileen Contemporary Machine Embroidered Fashions: Transform Everyday Garments into Designer Originals; Krause, 2008

Rockley, Jodie Happy Stitch: 30 Hand Sewn Projects for Everyday; North Light Books, 2012

Rogge, Hannah & Save This Shirt: Cut It, Stitch It, Wear It Now; STC Craft, 2007

Buckmaster, Adrian

Rolofo & Gross Designing Neckline Curves; Fairchild, 2003

Rooney, E. & Lee, A. Artistry in Fiber 3; Schiffer, 2017

Rosen, Sylvia Make It Fit; Fairchild, 2005

Ross, H. Weekend Sewing: More than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching; STC Craft, 2009

Rowan, Margaret Hand Sewn: the Essential Technique of Tailoring and Embellishment; Interweave Press, 2013

Ruddy, Kathy Serger Sewing

Runge, Gailen Sew Kraft-tex Bags: 17 Projects, Tips and Techniques for Working with Kraft-tex; C & T, 2018

Rupp, Diana Sew, Sew Everything!; Workman Publishing

Ryan, Jenny Sew Darn Cute: 30 Sweet and Simple Projects to Sew and Embellish; St. Martin’s Griffin, 2009

Sagers, Peggy Dressed to Kill Gently

DVDs and Videos:

Basic Pattern Making by the Flat Pattern Method

Pants Fitting and Drafting

Factory Tips and Techniques, I, II, and III

Achieving Great Fit Through Muslins

Success from the Start

Peggy’s website is at books.htm.

Santana, Lena One Piece of Fabric: 15 Projects to Make; Potter Craft, 2010

Saunders, Janice Speed Sewing 101 Machine Shortcuts; Van Nostrand Reinhold

Shore, Debbie Debbie Shore’s Sewing Room Secrets: Essential Skills for Dressmakers, Top Tips and Techniques for Successful Sewing; Search Press, 2021

Debbie Shore’s Sewing Room Secrets: Machine Sewing: Top Tips for Successful Sewing; Search Press, 2019

Shrader, Valerie Sweet Booties; Lark, 2009

Schwebke & Krohn How to Sew Leather, Suede and Fur; Fireside

Sew News; eds. Sew News Creative Machine Embroidery All About Machine Arts Decorative Techniques from A to Z; C & T Publishing, 2004

Shaeffer, Claire Couture Sewing, revised and updated; Taunton, 2011

Fabric Sewing Guide, 2nd Edition; Krause, 2008

Sew Any Fabric

Fabric Sewing Guide

High Fashion Sewing Secrets; Rodale (* recommended)

Couture Sewing; Taunton (* recommended)

The Complete Book Of Sewing Short Cuts; Sterling

Sewing For The Apparel Industry; Prentice Hall

Patterns To Accompany Sewing For The Apparel Industry; Prentice Hall

Sew Any Set-in Pocket

Note: is a redirect page for Amazon that generates revenue for another company. Use this link to see Claire's info or just click the above links to jump directly to the Amazon listings.

Shaffer, Cynthia Stash Happy: Patchwork: 25 Sewing Projects for Fabric Lovers, Lark Crafts, 2011

Shepler, M. & Kemp, R. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Sewing; Alpha, 2011

Shoben & Hallett The Essential Shirt Workbook; Shoben Fashion Media, 2010

also carries patterns and supplies

Shore, Debbie Sew Eco-Friendly: 25 Reusable Projects for Sustainable Sewingˆ; Search Press, 2021

Half Yard Heaven: Easy Sewing Projects Using Left-Over Pieces of Fabric; Search, 2013

Sew Bunting: Simple and Stunning Garlands to Style Your Home; Search, 2013

Making Cushions Covers; Search, 2011

Shrader, Valerie Van Arsdale Sweet Nothings : Handmade Camis, Undies and Un-mentionables; Lark, 2009

Exquisite Embellishments for Your Clothes; Lark, 2006

Sew Cool, Sew Simple; Lark

Fun & Fabulous Tops to Sew: 10Easy Designs for the Totally Cool Beginner; Lark

Hip Handbags: Creating and Embellishing 40 Great Looking Bags; Sterling

Shrader, V. & Mornu, N. Survival Sewing; Lark, 2008

Simplicity, Eds. Simplicity Fabric Guide: the Ultimate Fiber Resource; Sixth & Spring,

Singer, editors Singer Complete Photo Guide to Sewing; Creative Publishers International

Singer, Ruth The Sewing Bible: a Modern Manual of Practical and Decorative Sewing Techniques; Potter Craft, 2009

Home Décor Sewing Techniques Book; Krause, 2009

Sistahs of Harlem &

Marshall, Carmia &

Webber, Carmen T-Shirt Makeovers: 20 Transformations for Fabulous Fashions; Glitterati, 2006

Slade, Rachel American Hoodie: The Almost Impossible Quest to Make Things in 21st Century America; Pantheon, 2023

Smith, Alexandra Creative Makers: Simple Sewing With Lola Nova; Mitchell Beazley, 2012

Smith, Alison Sew Your Own Wardrobe; DK Publishing, 2021

The Sewing Book: Over 300 Step-by-Step Techniques; DK Books, 2018

Sew Step-by-Step; Search Press, 2011

The Sewing Book; Prentice Hall, 2009

Smith, Jayne Guide to Basic Garment Assembly for the Fashion Industry; Wiley Blackwell, 2013

Snider, Natan 50+ Unique Sewing and Craft Secrets, kindle edition, 2010



Sockit, Sarah Tease: Inspired T-Shirt Transformations by Superstars of Art, Craft, and Design; Perigee Trade, 2006

Song, G. Improving Comfort in Clothing (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles); Woodhead, 2011

Soule, Amanda Handmade Home: Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Material into New Family Treasures; Trumpeter, 2009

Sparkles, Tina Little Green Dresses: 50 Original Patterns; Taunton Press, 2010

Spike, Kathleen Pants Can Fit; CoachingWorks

Have a Fit; Coaching Works

Sew to Success!; Palmer and Pletsch

Spool Cotton Co. Easy Ways to Pretty Frocks: Sewing Stylish 1920’s Clothing, Trims and Accessories; Bramcost Publishing, 2009

Stanton, Andra Dimensional Cloth; Schiffer, 2018

Staples, Heidi Sew Organized; C & T, 2015

Stauffer, Jeanne, editor Scrubs and More; House of White Birches, 2010

Sewing Smart with Fabric; House of White Birches

Serger Savvy; House of White Birches

Double Take Sewing; House of White Birches

Steed, J. & Stevenson, F. Basic Textile Design 01: Sourcing Ideas: Sourcing Ideas: Researching Colour, Surface, Structure, Texture and Pattern; AVA, 2012

Stewart, Martha Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts: Basic Techniques for Sewing, Applique, Embroidery, Quilting, Dyeing, and Printing, plus 150 Inspired Projects from A to Z; Martha Stewart Living Magazine Publishing, 2010

Stickley, Lisa Made at Home: a Guide to Simple Sewing; North Light Books, 2012

Stone, Sandi Fabric Re-Mix: Repurpose and Redecorate Using Simple Sewing and Easy Upholstery; Lark Crafts, 2010

Stori, Mary The Wholecloth Garment; AQS

Strickland, Gertrude A Tailoring Manual; Read Books, 2011

Stringer, P. Pattern Drafting for Dressmaking; Batsford

Strutt, Christina Romantic Home Sewing: Cottage Style Pojects to Stitch for Home; Potter Craft, 2006

Sudo, Kumiko Wagashi: Handcrafted Fashion Art from Japan; Breckling, 2007

Kake-Jiki, Images of Japan in Appliqué Fabric Origami and Sashiko; Breckling Press, 2007

Kokoro no Te: Handmade Treasures from the Heart; Breckling, 2005

Sullivan, Janine Fashion Hacks: Use Simple Sewing Tricks to Recycle, reuse, and Revamp Your Clothes for a More Mindful Approach to Fashion; CICO, 2121

Sulky of America An Updated Supplement to Sulky’s Secrets to Successful Stabilizing; Sulky of America

Surhone, et al. Pattern (Sewing); Betascript Publishing, 2010

Tack (Sewing); Betascript Publishing, 2010

Sweet Seams, eds. Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dresses: More Than 25 Easy, Pattern-Free Designs for Little Girls; Sweet Seams, 2013

Talbert, Barbara The Sewing Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask; Storey, 2010

Taunton Press, Editors Fitting Solutions: Pattern-Altering Tips for Garments that Fit; Taunton

The publisher's website is located at .

Taylor, Carol The Great T Shirt: Painting, Stamping, Tie-Dye, Batik, Marbleizing, Screen Printing; Sterling/Lark

Teufel, Linda Chang Koos Couture & Collage Inspiration & Techniques; Dragon Threads (*recommended)

Thiel, Ledbetter Tailoring: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques; Prentice Hall

Thompson, N. & Treganza, L. Sew Me Vintage Accessories; Pavillion, 2014

Sew Me Vintage Clothes; Pavillion, 2014

Threads, editors Threads Fitting for Every Figure; Taunton, 2012

Threads Sewing Guide: a Comprehensive Reference from America’s Best Loved Sewing Magazine; Threads, 2011

Techniques for Casual Clothes; Taunton

Great Sewn Clothes from Threads Magazine

Beyond The Pattern; Taunton

Distinctive Details; Taunton

Jackets, Coats, and Suits; Threads Magazine

Threads' official website is .

Tilda Sew Pretty Christmas Style; David & Charles, 2008

Tilton, Marcy Easy Guide to Sewing Skirts; Taunton

Easy Guide to Sewing Tops & Shirts; Taunton

The author's website is located at .

Tilton & MacIntyre Easy Guide to Sewing Tops and T Shirts, Skirts and Pants, Taunton, 2009

Tiramani, J. & North, S. 17th Century Women’s Dress Patterns, Book 1; V & A Museum Publishing, 2011

Tobin, Frances The Maker’s Atelier: The Essential Collection; Quadrille, UK, 2017

Tomoko, Nakamichi Pattern Magic, volume 1; Japanese publisher (& in Japanese), ISBN 4-579-11071-4 (** highly recommended)

Pattern Magic volume 1 now available in English

and

Pattern Magic Volume 2, 2007

Also order through

More Pattern Magic (English version of Volume 2); Laurence King, 2011

Order through kinokuniya@ in New York

Torrence, Lorraine Class Act Sewing DVD;

Tortora & Merkel Fairchild’s Dictionary of Textiles ; Fairchild, 7th edition, 1996

Trail, Sara Sew with Sara: PJ’s, Pillows, Bags and More; C & T, 2009

Treffery, Poppy Free and Easy Stitch Style; David and Charles, 2009

Tsukiori, Yoshiko Stylish Dress Book: Wear with Freedom Tuttle, 2012

Tuit, Ann How to Fit Clothes; Drake Publisher NY

Turner, Louise Fashion Trims; CPI

Twigg, Jeanine Decorative Designs; Krause, 2003

Embroidery Machine Essentials: Basic Techniques; Krause, 2003

More Embroidery Machine Essentials: How to Customize, Edit and Create

Embroidery Machine Essentials Piecing Techniques (Embroidery Machine Essentials); Krause, 2003

Usborne, eds. 100 Christmas Things to Make and Do; Usborne, 2013

Big Book of Christmas Things to Make and Do; Usborne, 2012

Valentine, C. Florence Mary Brooks Picken - Sewing for Everyone; Merz Press, 2010

Valley, Stephanie Embellishments A to Z; Taunton

Vandyke, Anita A Zero Waste Life in Thirty Days; Apollo Publishing, 2022

Various authors Gentlemen’s Garment Cutting and Tailoring: The Dressmaker’s Guide; Thonssen Press, 2015

Vasbinder, Nicole Sewing Solutions: Tips and Advice for the Savvy Sewist; Interweave, 2012

Veblen, Sarah Complete Guide to Perfect Fitting; Quarry Books, 2012

Vivien, Linda Lee Make Friends with Your Serger: Generic Serger Workbook;

Vogue & Butterick, editors Vogue & Butterick’s Designer Sewing Techniques; Simon & Schuster

Vogue, editors Vogue/Butterick Step-by-Step Guide to Sewing Techniques: Revised and Updated Edition; Sixth & Spring, 2012

Vogue Sewing; Harper & Row

Vogue Easy Sewing

Vogue Fitting

Sewing For Your Children

Vogue Quick Reference; Sixth and Spring, 2007

Von Nordheim, Thomas. Vintage Couture Tailoring; Crowood Press, 2012

Walker, Katrina Serger 101: 10 Projects and 40+ Techniques; C7T, 2020

Walnes, Tilly. Tilly and the Buttons: Make It Simple: Easy, Speedy Sewing Projects to

Stitch up in an Afternoon; Quadrille Publishing, 2020

Love at First Stitch: Demystifying Dressmaking; Quadrille Publishing, 2014

Watanabe, Sato Basic Book of 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern Wardrobe; Tuttle, 2014

Ward, Wendy Sewing Basics For Every Body: 20 Step-by-Step Essential Pieces for Modern Living; CICO Books, 2020

A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing with Knitted Fabrics; CICO Books, 2018

Warholic, Barbara Sewing Pottery by Machine; Patchwork Place, 2011

Wasinger, Susan Sewn by Hand: Two Dozen Projects Stitched with Needle and Thread; Lark, 2011

The Feisty Stitcher: Sewing Projects with Attitude; Lark, 2010

Fabricate: 17 Innovative Sewing Projects that Make Fabric the Star; Interweave, 2009

Watt, Fiona Christmas Things to Stitch and Sew; Usborne Publishing, 2012 new edition

Weber, Jeanette Clothing, Fashion, Fabrics, and Construction, 5th edition; McGraw Hill, 2005

Clothing, Fashion, Fabrics, Construction (textbook); McGraw Hill, 2002

Weiderspahn, Cheryl Low-Sew Boutique: 25 Quick and Clever Projects Using Ready-Mades; Krause, 2007

Weiland, Barbara Secrets for Successful Sewing: Techniques for Mastering Your Sewing Machine; Rodale Books

Wells, Jean & Valori Pillows: 29 Projects for Stylish Living; C & T Publishing, 2009

West, Virginia A Cut Above: Couture Clothing for Fiber Artists; V. West, 1992

Whelan, Tanya Sew What You Love: the Easiest, Prettiest Projects Ever; Potter Craft, 2011

White, Betz Sewing Green: 25 Projects Made with Repurposed and Organic Materials; STC Craft, 2009

Warm Fuzzies: 30 Sweet Felted Projects; North Light Books, 2007

Whitt, Kay Sew Serendipity Sewing Workbook: Tips, Tricks and Projects for Those Who Love Sewing; Krause, 2013

Sew Serendipity: Fresh and Pretty Designs to Make and Wear; Krause, 2010

blog.

Wilhelm, Laura Stylish Sewing: 25 Patterns and Instructions for Clothes, Toys & Home Accessories; Search Press, 2011

Williams, Susan Kay The Story of Colour in Textiles; A&C Black Visual Arts, 2013

Willoughby, Alison 49 Sensational Skirts: Creative Embellishing Ideas for One of a kind Ideas; Interweave Press, 2008

Wills, Lydia The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Sewing Alpha, 2000

Warholic, Barbara Sewing Pottery by Machine; That Patchwork Place, 2011

Worick, Jennifer Simple Gifts: 50 Little Luxuries to Craft, Sew, Cook, and Knit; Voyageur Press, 2010

Worrall, Jocelyn Simple Gifts to Stitch: Elegant and Easy Projects; Potter Craft

Wright, Linda, et al. Sew News Time Saving Tips; Oxmoor

Yaker & Hoskins One Yard Wonders: 100 Fabulous Fabric Projects; Workman Publishing, 2009

Yamase, Koko Cut Up Couture: Edgy, Upcycled Garments to Sew; Interweave, 2012

Yellen, Gail Cosmetic Serger-y DVD, dvd

Young, Deborah Swatch Reference Guide for Fashion Fabric; Fairchild, 2010

2nd edition, 2012

Young & Bolton ABCs of Serging: A Complete Guide to Serger Sewing Basics (Creative Machine Arts Series); Krause

Zamkoff & Price Basic Pattern Skills for Fashion Designers, 2nd edition; Fairchild, 2009

Zander, L. & Norville, D. Sew Red: Sewing and Quilting for Women’s Heart Health; Sixth & Spring, 2013

Zapp, Anna The Zapp Method of Couture Sewing

The author's website is located at but you can't place a secure order via email--use the direct link to Amazon instead.

Zieman, Nancy Sew Knits with Confidence; Krause, 2013

Nancy Zieman’s Sewing A to Z: Your Source for Sewing and Quilting Tips and Techniques; Krause, 2011

Nancy’s Favorite 101 Notions: for Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery; Krause, 2010

Threads Guidebook: the Story Unwinds; Nancy’s Notions, 2010

Stabilizers: the Foundation Guide Book; Nancy’s Notions, 2010

Fancy Footworks Work Book and DVD; Nancy’s Notions, 2010

Pattern Fitting with Confidence; Krause, 2008

Sew and Go Knits: includes DVD; 2007

Fancy Footworks; includes DVD and workbook; 2007

Serge with Confidence; Krause, 2006

10, 20, 30 Minutes to Sew

501 Sewing Hints

Savvy Zig Zag

Serger Feet on the Go

Fitting Finesse; Oxmoor House (* recommended)

Busy Woman’s Sewing Book; Oxmoor House

Busy Woman’s Fitting Book; Oxmoor House

The Best of Sewing; Oxmoor House

Sewing Express; Oxmoor House

Essential Sewing Guide; Oxmoor House

Sew Easy Embellishments; Oxmoor House

Slacks Fitting Book/Pattern; Oxmoor House

Nancy's official website is

Zent, Sheila Sew Teen: Make Your Own Cool Clothes; Express Sew

Zentgraf & Dubicki No Sew, Low Sew Decorative Storage: 50 Projects to Stash Your Stuff; Krause, 2005

Sweatshirts

Annie’s Attic Easy Crocheted Sweatshirt Trims; Annie’s Attic

Beck, Susan P. Great Clothing from Sweatshirts, T-Shirts, and denim; Sterling, 1998

House of White

Birches, eds. Quick and Easy Quilted Sweatshirt Trims; House of White Birches, 2006

Lose, Patrick Patrick Lose’s Whimsical Sweatshirts; Sterling, 1996

Marshall, Carmia Chic Sweats: 22 Ways to Transform and Re-style Your Sweatshirts; St. Martin’s Griffin, 2009

Martenssen, Kersten Kwik Sew’s Sweatshirts; Kwik Sew, 1989

Mason, Lorine Fashion Sweatshirts: 25+ Easy Projects; Krause, 2004

Morgan, Fran Stylish Sweat Jackets; AQS Publishing, 2009

Sensational Sweatshirt Secrets

Mulari, Mary Designer Sweatshirts: How to Trim and Alter Sweatshirts; 1983

First Rate Sweatshirts;

Sweatshirts with Style; Chilton, 1993

More Sweatshirts with Style; Chilton, 1996

Sweatshirt Makeovers book and CD

Nesemeier & Brag No-Sew Customized Sweatshirts; Country Thread, 1987

Quartermain, Debra Sweatshirt Remix: Transform Ordinary Sweatshirts into Extraordinary Fashions; Krause, 2009

15+ Stylish Designs to Sew and Wear: Figure, Fit, Fashion; Krause, 2007

Roche, Eileen Scrumptious Sweats Video CD;

Rohling, Londa Sweatshirt Transformations: Sew Jackets, Vests and Hoodies 8 Projects from Cozy to Elegant; C & T, 2012

Creative Sweatshirts Jackets CD E-Book

Ruffo & Gross Designing Neckline Curves; Fairchild, 1991

Stauffer & Hatch Quilting Christmas Sweatshirts: 5 Cozy Sweatshirts to Quilt for the Holiday Season; House of White Birches, 2006

Tobisch, Bernie You and Your Sewing Machine: A Sewist’s Guide to Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Tips and Techniques, C & T, 2018

Weiland, Barbara Easy Embellishments for Creative Sewing: Terrific Techniques and Decorative Details; House of White Birches, 2007

Wiseman, Nancy Start with a Sweatshirt: 2 More Stylish Jackets to Sew; That Patchwork Place, 2010

Start with a Sweatshirt: Sew a Stylish Jacket; AQS

Zangrillo, F. Fashion Design for the Plus Size; Fairchild, 1990

Zentgraf, Carol Adventurous Sewing: Master Appliqué, Distinctive Sewing, And Machine Embroidery Through Easy and Step-by-Step Instruction; 2013

Zieman, Nancy Ready to Wear with Flair (modify, redesign, and embellish sweatshirts), book and CD

Wearable art & sewing websites: see resource list









supplies

Comprehensive site with resources and information on sewing

Kathryn Brenne, Bridal sewing

Joanna Lyon, Bridal veil patterns and supplies

books/corrections.asp. Corrections for patterns in the Interweave Books

Sewing and Craft Alliance

Annual event in Portland to show recycled wearable art

Designer Diana Eng’s website

Sewing Museum in London

thesewingdirectory.co.uk How-to Guides, techniques, and articles

Solar Protection Fabrics:



(FDA approval)

Rit Sun Guard fabric wash

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