Wearable Art & Sewing Books

Bibliography compiled by Lu Peters, © 2005-2008

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

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

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

Aldrich, Winifred Metric Pattern Cutting, BlackwellFabric, Form and Flat Pattern Cutting, BlackwellPattern Cutting for Women’s Tailored Jackets, Blackwell

Allemong, Elizabeth European Cut: Teach yourself how to draft slopers the European way; www.vestisbooks.com

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

Alto & Palmer Creative Serger DVD (tips to using decorative threads on your Serger); www.clotilde.comSerger Basics DVD (stitches, tension, edgings, etc); www.clotilde.com

Alto, Palmer, & Weiland Sewing Ultrasuede; Palmer and Pletsch

Amaden-Crawford, Connie The Art Of Fashion Draping, 3rd edition, FairchildA Guide To Fashion Sewing, 3rd edition, FairchildFashion 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 FormVolume 2: Custom BodiceVolume 3: Custom Pant

Pattern Line for Butterick Patterns: www.butterickpatterns.com

Her website is fashionpatterns.com

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

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

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

Armstrong, Helen Joseph Pattern Making For Fashion Design, Prentice Hall

Draping For Apparel Design, Fairchild

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

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

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

Wonderful Wearables, Scribner

Nifty Neckwear; C & T Publishing, 1994

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

Baker, Sharon Fabric in the Mind’s Eye: Kapa Maker, www.kapamaker.com(also available from www.cottonclub.com)

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

Bane, Allyne Flat Pattern Design, McGraw Hill

Barickman, Amy 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

Barlap, Judy Japanese Tailoring

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

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 ggcreations.com.au/anne/

Bensussen, Rusty Shortcuts to A Perfect Sewing Pattern, Sterling

Sew Your Own Pattern Accessories, Sterling

Benton, Kitty Easy Guide to Serging Fine Fabrics, Taunton©2007-2008 Lu Peters. All rights reserved. Last updated August 8, 2008.

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Bergh, Rene Make Your Own Patterns, Sterling

Bernina of America Fashion Show Books: (** highly recommended)Renaissance Fashion Show 2001Masquerade Fashion Show 2002Fantasy Fashion Show 2003Celebration Fashion Show 2004 Through the Needle Magazine 2005Through the Needle Magazine 2006

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

Betzina, Sandra Power Sewing, TauntonFabric Savvy, TauntonMore Fabric Savvy, Taunton (* recommended)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

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, 2002Fear of Sewing Booklet for Young Sewers

Her website is located at sandrabetzina.com.

Black, Lynette Ranney Dream Sewing Spaces; www.palmerpletsch.com

Blakeney, Schultz, & Schultz 9 Ways to Cut, Sew, and Deck Out Your Denim; Clarkson Potter Publishing, 2007

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

Bossom, Diane Serge Art, Krause

Bottom & Chaney Make it Your Own: Personalizing Patterns

Boyce, Ann A New Serge in Wearable Art, Chilton

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Bray, Natalie Dress Pattern Designing

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

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

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

Burgh, Rene Sewing Classic Clothes That Fit, 2000

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

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

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

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

Achieving Perfect Fit, Burda

Cassimatis, Jack The Super Stain Remover Book; www.clotilde.com

Chauncey, Barb Denim by Design; Krause, 2008

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

Coe, Miriam Essentials of Sewing, vol. 2

Coffin, David Shirtmaking : Developing Skills for Fine Sewing , Taunton

Cole, J. & Czachor, S. Professional Sewing Techniques for Aspiring Designers; Fairchild, 2008

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

Cole, Mary Lee Trees Pattern Free Fashions, Chilton

Colgrove, Debbie Teach Yourself Visually Sewing; Visual, 2006

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

Collier & Tortora Understanding Textiles; 2000

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

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

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Cornwall, Nancy Polar Magic: New Adventures with Fleece; Krause, 2001More Polarfleece Adventures: The Journey Continues; Krause, 1999More Polar Magic: Expanded Fleece Techniques; Krause, 2004Adventures with Polarfleece: A Sewing Experience; Krause, 1998

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

Country Bumpkins, Editors A to Z Sewing for Smockers; Country Bumpkin PublishingInspirational Guide to Stitching for Beginners and Beyond; Country Bumpkin Publishing, 2007

Creative Publishing International, EditorsThe New Sewing Essentials, Singer Reference LibraryCreative Publishing International Start to Sew; SingerThe Perfect Fit: The Classic Guide to Altering Patterns (* recommended)The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing, Singer Reference LibraryThe New Sewing with a Serger, Singer Sewing Reference Library Veiled in Beauty: Creative Wedding HeadpiecesGarments for Beginners; 1998

CPI's website is www.creativepub.com.

Crowood, Jane All Stitched Up; Barrons

Cutting, Louise Booklets: all self published, available on her website: www.cuttinglinedesigns.com

Expert Tips and Techniques for: One-Seam Pants, vol. IOne-Seam Pants, vol. IICutting Across the Country in StyleCutting Between the LinesCutting Through the ClutterFine Sewing, collection I, II, III, & IVFantastic 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 julieartisans.com.

Damhorst, et al. The Meaning of Dress; Fairchild Publishing, 3rd edition, 2005; ISBN 1-56367-366-5

Deckert, Barbara Sewing For Plus Sizes

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

Doak, Carol Easy Reversible Vests; Martingale, September 2008

Dobson, Jenni Making Kimono and Japanese Clothes, Batsford

Donofrio-Ferrezza & Hefferen Designing a Knitwear Collection; Fairchild, 2008; ISBN 978-1-56367-492-1

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

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

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

Dunn, Patty Instructional DVDs: www.alldunndesigns.comTrims, Glorious trims, parts 1 & 2Jacket Junky ClassBias JacketWorking Your SergerPucker UpThe No Sew Rage: Glitz, Glam and GlueLet’s Face ItSoft Sculpting and Heirloom SewingWelt PocketsAttach and DetachA Blast from the Past (vintage linens)Lining a JacketSee It, Sew It4 Ways to do ChenilleThe Perfect PurseTransferring Your Pattern to a Design Template

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

Eichorn, Rosemary The Art of Fabric Collage, Taunton

The author's website is located at sewjourn.com.

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

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, 1984Options, 2002 (* recommended)The Great Put On, 1992Opening and Closing, 1996 (* recommended) Texture, A Closer Look, 1987 (* recommended) Fabrics, Reconstruction, 1984

Lois Ericson's website is designandsew.com.

Ericson, Lois and Diane Ethnic Costume Design It Yourself, 1980Print It Yourself, 1980 Sew It Yourself, 1980 Design & Sew It Yourself, revised edition 1983

Diane Ericson's website is revisions-ericson.com.

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

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

Fiberarts Magazine Fiberarts Design Books, 1 through 7, Lark. Available via Amazon vendors.The magazine's website is located at fiberartsmagazine.com.

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

Creative Clothes and Accessories, Apple Press, 2004www.voodoonotes.blogspot.com

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

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

Gardiner, Wendy 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

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

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

Goldstein-Lynch, et al. Making Vinyl, Plastic and Rubber Handbags: Sewing Stylish Projects from Unusual Materials; Quarry, 2007

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

Gunn, Tim A Guide to Quality, Taste, and Style; Abrams Image, www.patternfitting.com

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

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

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

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

Head, C. Old Sewing Machines; Shire, 1976

Hiney, Mary Jo Alternation: Transform, Embellish, Customize; North Light Books, 20007

Hip Line Media Making Pants That Fit, Finally DVD, Hip Line Media, www.hiplinemedia.com

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, MOCA.org, Thames and Hudson, ISBN 050051318X

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

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

Holmberg, Nanette Variations in Chenille: Techniques for Creating Faux Chenille, Martingale

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

Hubble, Jasmine Sew and Go Kids; Krause

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

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

Jansdotter, Lotta 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

Johnson, Julie Serge Smart 17 Serge and Sew Designs for Your Serger; www.clotilde.com, 2008

Jonson, Christine Life in the Little Black Dress: stories from Clothesline; www.cjpatterns.com

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

Kennett, Frances          Ethnic Dress; Facts on File

Kenzle, Linda Fry Embellishments: Adding Glamour to Garments

Khalje, Susan Bridal Couture; Krause

Linen & Cotton, Taunton

These books can also be ordered from susankhalje.com.

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

Kimura, Stephanie M. Art to Wear with Asian Flair; Krause

Bags and Accessories with Style; Krause, 2005Bags with Style; Krause

The author's website is located at kimurapatterns.com.

King, Kenneth Cool TricksThe MoulageThe Basic SleeveThe Advanced SleeveThe Trouser DraftEye Candy, Vol. IBirth of a BustierThe CollarsNecklines and DrapingThe Tailored JacketDesigner Techniques: Couture Tips For Home Sewing, Sterling

Books on CD: www.sewingplace.com Tailored Jacket

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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 kennethdking.com/book.html

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

The Dressmaker’s Technique Bible; Krause, October 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

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

How to Draft Basic Patterns; Fairchild, 1991

Ladbury, Ann Ann Ladbury’s Guide to Simple Pattern Making; Batsford, 1987Ann Ladbury’s Book of Dressmaking; Leonard Hill Books, 1970The Sewing Book: a Complete Practical Guide; Longmeadow Press, 1992Dressmaking with Liberty; Beaufort Books, 1984The Dressmaker’s Dictionary; Batsford, 1985Sewing; Mitchell Beazley, 1978The Sewing Book; Chancellor, 1978The Batsford Sewing Book; Batsford, 1978Start Dressmaking: a Book for Beginners; Dryad Press, 1986Easy to Make, Easy to Wear; MacDonald, 1984Complete Pattern Designing; Sidgwick and Jackson, 1989Fabrics; Sidgwick and Jackson; 1985Quick Casual Clothes: Make 20 Timeless Outfits from Three Easy Patterns; Doubleday Books, 1985Short Cuts for Busy Dressmakers; Batsford, 1990Improve Your Dressmaking; Batsford, 1978The Bride’s Sewing Book; Hutchison, 1985Make the Most of Your Swing Machine; Batsford, 1987The Simon and Schuster Pocket Guide to Home Sewing; Random House, 1992Practical Sewing: Step-by-Step to Perfect Dressmaking and home Sewing; Rand McNally, 1978Dressmaker: a Sewing Guide for Beginners; BBCPatterns for Special Occasions; Trafalgar Square, 1990Dressmaking with Basic Patterns; Batsford, 1983The Craft of Dressmaking; Hutchison, 1976Dressmaker; BBC, 1976Dressmaking Explained: A to Z of terms, Processes, Stitches; Arco Publishing, 1985New Clothes That Count: Some Aspects of Home Dressmaking; BBC 1968Dressmaking Step-by-Step; Cole Publishing, 1976

Lark, Eds. Pretty Little Pincushions; Lark, 2008

Lee, Linda Scarves To Make, TauntonSew Easy: Scarves; Sixth and Spring, 2006Mastering Miters, $6.50 from Linda Lee's pattern collectionSew Easy: the Essential Guide for Getting Started; Sixth and Spring, 2005

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

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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 sewingworkshop.com collection.

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

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

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

Long, Connie Embellish Chic; TauntonSewing With Knits; Taunton (* recommended)Easy Guide To Sewing Linings; TauntonEasy Guide to Sewing Blouses; Taunton

Luke-Boone, Ronke African Fabrics: Sewing Contemporary Fashion with Ethnic Flair; KrauseMcCunn, Donald How to Make Sewing Patterns; Design Enterprises of San Francisco

McNesby, Samantha Baby Couture; Krause, 2005

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

Blouse, Shirts, And Tops; Bernina Sewing Resources

MacIntyre, Lynn Easy Guide to Sewing Pants; Taunton

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

Malone, Chris Sew It in Minutes; Krause

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, 1990Kwik Sew’s Swim and Action Wear, Kwik Sew, 1995Easy Sewing the Kwik Sew Way, Kwik Sew, 2002Kwik Sew’s Sewing for Baby; Kwik Sew, 1990Kwik Sew’s Sewing for Toddlers; Kwik Sew, 1992Kwik Sew for Children; Kwik Sew, 1993

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

The author's website is located at marymashuta.com.

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

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

Traveling Weaver’s Wardrobe, self published

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

Messinger, Lyla Ordinary to Extraordinary: Terrific Treatments for Garment Sewing; www.ljdesignsonline.com

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

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

Minott, Jan Total Pattern Fit Minott Method; Minott Method Books & Graphics, 1991Fitting Commercial Patterns; Burgess, 1978Skirts and Pants Patterns: Minott Method for Drafting, Adjusting and Coding Skirts and Pants Patterns; Minott Method Books & Graphics, 1997Coordinated Pattern Fit: a Manual of Instruction for Making Personal Basic Patterns; Burgess, 1970

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, 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)

Mornu, Nathalie 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 Accents for Your StyleDenim and ChambrayMade 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 & Mullen Sew Hip: Sewing 101; C & T Publishing, 2006

Mullin, Wendy Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making our Own Wardrobe; Bulfinch, 2006, www.builtbywendy.com , Simplicity Patterns

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

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

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

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

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Palmer, Pati & Pletsch, Susan Pants for Any Body; Palmer/Pletsch (* recommended) The Serger Idea Book

Easy, Easier, Easiest Tailoring; Palmer and Pletsch

The publisher's website is located at palmerpletsch.com.

Palmer, Pati & Alto, Maria Fit for Real People; Palmer/Pletsch

Pants For Real People; Palmer/Pletsch

The publisher's website is located at palmerpletsch.com.

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

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

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

Podalak, Cecilia Easy Guide to Sewing Jackets; Taunton

Porcella, Yvonne Pieced Clothing; Porcella StudiosPieced Clothing Variations; Porcella StudiosPlus Five; Porcella Studios (* recommended)Five Ethnic Patterns; Porcella Studios (* recommended)Art & Inspirations; Porcella Studios

The author's website is located at yvonneporcella.com.

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

Price & Zamoff Grading Techniques for Fashion Designers; Fairchild, 1996

Pullen, Martha Beautiful VestsFabulous FashionsSix Easy Patterns

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

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

Richardson, Keith Stretch Fashion: Design and Patternmaking for Stretch and Knit Fabrics; Fairchild, 2007, ISBN 978-1-56367-479-2

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

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

Rosen, Sylvia Make It Fit; Fairchild, 2005

Ruddy, Kathy Serger Sewing

Rupp, Diana Sew, Sew Everything!; Workman Publishing

Sagers, Peggy Dressed to Kill Gently

DVDs and Videos: Basic Pattern Making by the Flat Pattern MethodPants Fitting and DraftingFactory Tips and Techniques, I, II, and IIIAchieving Great Fit Through MuslinsSuccess from the Start

Peggy’s website is at silhouettepatterns.com/books.htm.

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

Shrader, Valerie Sweet Booties; Lark, January 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 Sew Any FabricFabric Sewing GuideHigh Fashion Sewing Secrets; Rodale (* recommended)Couture Sewing; Taunton (* recommended)The Complete Book Of Sewing Short Cuts; Sterling Sewing For The Apparel Industry; Prentice HallPatterns To Accompany Sewing For The Apparel Industry; Prentice HallSew Any Set-in Pocket

Note: Claireshaeffer.com 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.

Shrader, Valerie Van Arsdale Exquisite Embellishments for Your Clothes; Lark, 2006Sew Cool, Sew Simple; LarkFun & Fabulous Tops to Sew: 10Easy Designs for the Totally Cool Beginner; LarkHip Handbags: Creating and Embellishing 40 Great Looking Bags; Sterling

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

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

Sistahs of Harlem, et al. T-Shirt Makeovers: 20 Transformations for Fabulous Fashions; Glitterati, 2006

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

Spike, Kathleen Pants Can Fit; CoachingWorks

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Have a Fit; Coaching Works

Sew to Success!; Palmer and Pletsch

Stauffer, Jeanne, editor Sewing Smart with Fabric; House of White Birches

Serger Savvy ; House of White Birches

Double Take Sewing; House of White Birches

Stori, Mary The Wholecloth Garment; AQS

Stringer, P. Pattern Drafting for Dressmaking; Batsford

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

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

The publisher's website is located at taunton.com.

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

Threads, editors Techniques for Casual Clothes; Taunton Great Sewn Clothes from Threads MagazineBeyond The Pattern; TauntonDistinctive Details; TauntonJackets, Coats, and Suits; Threads Magazine

Threads' official website is threadsmagazine.com.

Tilton, Marcy Easy Guide to Sewing Skirts; Taunton

Easy Guide to Sewing Tops & Shirts; Taunton

The author's website is located at marcytilton.com.

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

Order through kinokuniya@kinokuniya.com in New York

Torrence, Lorraine Class Act Sewing DVD; www.nancysnotions.com

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

Tuit, Ann How to Fit Clothes; Drake Publisher NY

Twigg, Jeanine Decorative Designs; Krause, 2003

Embroidery Machine Essentials: Basic Techniques; Krause, 2003

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More Embroidery Machine Essentials: How to Customize, Edit and Create Embroidery Machine Essentials Piecing Techniques (Embroidery Machine Essentials); Krause, 2003

Valley, Stephanie Embellishments A to Z; Taunton

Vivien, Linda Lee Make Friends with Your Serger: Generic Serger Workbook; www.lindaleeoriginals.com

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

Vogue, editors Vogue Sewing; Harper & Row Vogue Easy Sewing Vogue FittingSewing For Your ChildrenVogue Quick Reference; Sixth and Spring, 2007

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zapp, Anna The Zapp Method of Couture Sewing

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

Zieman, Nancy Pattern Fitting With Confidence; Krause, 2008Sew and Go Knits: includes DVD; 2007

Fancy Footworks; includes DVD and workbook; 2007Serge with Confidence; Krause, 200610, 20, 30 Minutes to Sew501 Sewing HintsSavvy Zig ZagSerger Feet on the GoFitting Finesse; Oxmoor House (* recommended)Busy Woman’s Sewing Book; Oxmoor House Busy Woman’s Fitting Book; Oxmoor HouseThe Best of Sewing; Oxmoor HouseSewing Express; Oxmoor HouseEssential Sewing Guide; Oxmoor HouseSew Easy Embellishments; Oxmoor HouseSlacks Fitting Book/Pattern; Oxmoor House

Nancy's official website is www.nancysnotions.com

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

Sweatshirts

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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

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

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

Morgan, Fran Sensational Sweatshirt Secrets

Mulari, Mary Designer Sweatshirts: How to Trim and Alter Sweatshirts; 1983First Rate Sweatshirts; www.nancysnotions.com Sweatshirts with Style; Chilton, 1993

More Sweatshirts with Style; Chilton, 1996Sweatshirt Makeovers book and CD

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

Roche, Eileen Scrumptious Sweats Video CD; www.nancysnotions.com

Rohling, Londa 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

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

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

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

Wearable art & sewing websites: see resource list

sewingplace.com sewthankful.com ghees.com tallpoppycraft.com joggles.com patternreview.com lazygirldesigns.com amybutlerdesign.com allbrands.com Supplieswww.allfiberarts.com Comprehensive site with resources and information on sewingwww.finesewing.com Kathryn Brenne, Bridal sewingwww.joannamarias.com Joanna Lyon, Bridal veil patterns and supplies

Solar Protection Fabrics:www.justmakeit.com www.rockywoods.com www.solarveil.com www.solarweave.com (FDA approval)www.therainshed.com www.ritdye.com Rit Sun Guard fabric wash

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