What are good books to for sewing your own patterns?

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...