What are good books to for sewing your own patterns?

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Online patterns sewing patterns or library books?

I'm somewhat new to sewing and i've been trying to find the perfect sewing book with specific bag patterns in it. I came across the Amy Butler sewing book, and she had two of ...show more

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hope these links are useful. The library is a good source for pattern books of all types and designers...

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Beginner Sewing Books, Patterns, .. .help!?

I have a serious interest in sewing--I have no experience and I don't really know where to begin. I have my mom's sewing machine and now I just need to find books and easy ...show more

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All you need is just a click - http://www.simplicity.com/t-classroom.as... Note all the features of...

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What would be a good gift for a sewing teacher?

I started taking sewing lessons with a woman last year. She has been so nice and generous, plus I've learned a lot. Her birthday is coming up next month so I want to get her a gift. She already has an entire library of sewing/quilting books and patterns...

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Gift certificate to her favorite fabric store or place where she buys sewing supplies. Does she draft...

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Software to develop a sewing pattern archive?

I'm looking for appropriate software to start documenting and cataloging a sewing pattern archive. What would be the most appropriate? I've seen this and this, but they are a little dated and not quite what I think I need. I'm trying to develop an archive...

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Wow, that blog post on Tap Forms is amazing. I've seen other create-your-own database programs, but...

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Information on sewing patterns for lolita dresses?

I was planning on getting into sewing. When I got better at it I wanted to make my own Lolita dresses since they are kind of hard to find. I could sell and wear them. Could someone give me a site with sewing patterns or a site that sells books with patterns...

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Here are a few websites. http://www.gothic.janchan.com/ http://www.antipope.org/feorag/gosurori/ http...

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Which craft books for sewing cute dolls and kids clothes do you recommend?

I am extremely novice at sewing (with a machine) and haven't done much at all but take up pants and make square snuggle blankies with taggy bits on it. That's about it! I want to try my hand at both cute dollies and toddler attire. I'll need a few books...

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For kid's clothes specifically, these are some of the best beginner books out there: http://www.amazon...

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Sources for modern clothing patterns/fabrics?

For anyone with sewing experience, can you recommend sources for modern clothing patterns and fabrics? For style, think Anthropologie, but the less frippy pieces - simple, easy, drapey. For fabric, I'd like soft, high-quality cottons in a good range...

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Colette patterns is the default answer in these situations. Burda is also a good choice. Vogue patterns...

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Fashion Corset Sewing for the Novice

So, I was gifted some fabulous fabric, enough for a fabulous fashion corset. Never made one, thus I am looking for suggestions for good patterns, excellent kits, books and other resources. I am a reasonably skilled intermediate sewist, with a good machine...

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You need to find a store that specializes in corsetry. The grommets and boning you can get at a Joann...

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I need sewing advice, can anyone help?

I took a Home Economics course in grade school and got into sewing at home after I learned - made several pants and boxers so I have the pattern process and the basic sewing skills down. I want to come back to sewing again, but this time, I want to design...

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Why buy an adjustable mannequin when you can easily make one.It will take some time but you will save...

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