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Resources



Fabric, Patterns, Sewing and Patternmaking Sales Resources

Books, Sewing Machine, Sewing/Fashion News and etc


My Inspirations

Don McCunn's Blog
Swimsuit and Lingerie Edge Finishes - In preparing or my online patternmaking class Swimsuits, Lingerie, and Empire Dresses one of the things I noticed was how the same pattern could be used fo...

DPC On Making Trousers
How to shape a trouser leg - Here's how the useful folks at the Cutter and Tailor forums followed up on the topic I posted about here last: How tailors used to make (and shape) trouser


My Virtual Workshop
DPC's new book: Production's finished! - Everything's finalized and off to the publisher, so the previews can begin. To see a video preview of the DVD that'll be included with the book, visit M...
 Patternmaking with Don McCunn

 

PATRONES COSTURA

by patronescostura on Etsy

PATRONES COSTURA by patronescostura on Etsy
Check out this seller! I love the designer patterns, buttons and custom clothing. Fast shipping, items as describes and more. You will not be disappointed. Happy Sewing! Sparkles

Paco Peraltra Blog from Barcelona, Spain

Kenneth King

Of course you know my family is my inspiration!

Now let's move on to Resources

Power Sewing

Sandra Betzina's Pattern and Sewing Resources

 

Spreadsheet/Worksheet

Pattern and Project Chart - Keep track of your patterns, your fabric, and your projects with this MS Excel spreadsheet

Pants Pattern Adjustment Worksheet - Calculate pattern adjustment amounts with this MS Word worksheet.

Project Sheet

Tote Bag Size Finder - Make a custom-sized tote bag using this project. Calculate sizes of fabric cuts needed to make it with this MS Excel spreadsheet

Pattern Adjustment Worksheet (work in progress = WIP) - Calculate pattern adjustment amounts with this MS Excel worksheet - Currently this only works with Simplicity, McCall's, Butterick, and Vogue patterns

Resources

Clothing Construction Standards

*       About University on About.com
About has so much on sewing, from tips to fitting and projects

About Sewing 101

About on Sewing Notions

Purse Patterns - Free

       

*       Baby sites - What to sew for that newborn?

          Pampers
                 Pampers site for a chance to win pampers for a year  

        

*       Crafting

             Scrapbooking Free Projects

             Craft Tutorials -  About University on Crafting

              Free Fonts  -  For Card Marking

              Sew An Insulating Soda or Juice Box Wrap - Can Soda Insulating
               

               PARTY FLOWER

                Doll Supplies - Tiny zippers

       

FolderEmbroidery
             Embroidery Designs by Sewterific
                 Sewterific Designs

             Free Embroidery
                ABC free machine embroidery

       

FolderFabric and Tool

              Online Textile Dictionary - Everything you wanted to know about fabric

       
FolderFashion News

       Fashion, Looks, Shows and more at Style.com

  

         Women's Wear Daily site Fashion Scoop and some

       

FolderFitting

         Fit For You

         GERTIE'S TISSUE FITTING TUTORIAL #1

        GERTIE'S TISSUE FITTING TUTORIAL #2

        GERTIE'S TISSUE FITTING TUTORIAL #3

        SWAYBACK ALTERATIONS

        
FolderFree Projects

          About on Projects by Skill Level

          ArmChair Pin cushion  - This is a two-fer
          
         Burdamode.com -   Free Projects       
                                                                          
         Crayon Roll  -  A roll to hold crayon 
         Free Projects from Viking  - Many many projects for everyone
         Lunch Box Tote -  This is sewwww cute by Sewlicious
         Make an Insulated Lunch bag
         More Lunchbox projects
 
         Sewing Projects from Joann's Fabric
         Slippers  -  By Sewlicious
         Denim Slippers Tutorial
       

FolderPattern Drafting, Software and Free Patterns

How to Make Sewing Patterns
         
Don McCunn – Patternmaking classes, ebook, support group,
         author of "How To Make Sewing Patterns" (This is a great place to be.   I truly believe in Don's patternmaking techniques.  He is the best!)



       
                
    Cutter and Tailor - A place with many tailors and patternmaker's (cutter's)

Free Sewing Patterns  - http://m-sewing.com/
                           
    Pattern Design - Design and so much more  
                                                		                           
    Pattern Drafting                            
    Weekend Designers
                           
   Pattern-making.com
    
       

FolderPet Clothing - Clothing and Patterns

       

FolderQuilting Quilting for Beginners - About University on Quilting

       

FolderSewing Lessons, How to's and tips

       

FolderTools

             Clone Yourself      
              
              Duct Tape Dressform  - Dressform is a must for a good fit

FolderUndergarment             

                 Bra Dilemma -- Solved!   Pick the fit
 
                 Bra Styles  -  Expert Bra Fitting
                 Cute Underwear Making
 
                 Ladies Undie Sewing Tip  -  Sewing tip for Undie and making roses

       

FolderYour Style - Know your style before sewing a project

                10 Staples Women Must Have
   
                 Choose A Virtual Hair Model
                 
                 Color Wheel - Color Scheme - What colors goes together?
   
                 Everything You Need to Know About Bra Fitting
   
                 Find Your Perfect Hairstyle
   
                 How to Choose Colors to Flatter Your Skin Tone
   
                 Mens Fashion Tip and Advice - Men Fashion Tip
                
                 My Style (from my style class using what I learned from Penn Foster Dressmaking course using their four page questionnaire.