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Sew What!
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items My grandmother was a seamstress. She taught me how to sew on her Singer treadle sewing machine - after I learned how to properly hand-stitch and embroider. She was a stickler for technique. A good local fabric shop is almost impossible to find these ...
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Fabrics
Patterns and Design
Notions and Equipment
Video How-to Inspiration
Books
Fabrics
The online resources for fabrics is vast! Request swatches and have fun!
If you are making somethings special - shop here! There selection is amazing!
NY Designer Fabrics
This site is a sewer's DREAM! They have a huge selection of fabrics, notions, and cool bags.
Mood Fabrics - Best Online Fabric Store for Designers, Home and DIY | Mood Fabrics
I have shopped in their actual stores for years. They are still here! Great crafty stuff!
Official JOANN™ Fabric and Craft Stores Online
This is a tremendous resource. Print your own designs from designers around the world. They do fabrics, wallpaper, and home decor.
Spoonflower - Design & Shop Custom Fabric, Wallpaper, Home Décor
Great site - great selection!
Fabric by the Yard | Fabrics at Wholesale Prices | Fashion Fabrics
If you're looking for something truly unique, you can find it here.
EmmaOneSock.com Designer Fabrics
Interested in sustainable textiles? B&J is a good resource for that and more.
B&J Fabrics | Fine Fabrics Since 1940 | Shop Online
Fabric Godmother features designer fabrics (hand-painted gingham - hello!!!). They also create patterns.
Dress Fabric: Fabric Godmother Dressmaking Fabrics To Buy online
The Fabric Store focusses on natural fabrics.
The Fabric Store
This site features a wide variety of fabrics - from designer fashion to quilting.
Fabric by the Yard | Fabrics at Wholesale Prices | Fashion Fabrics
High-quality designer fabrics is Britex's specialty.
Shop Britex Fabrics | Britex Fabrics
Fabrics & Fabrics featured luxury fashion fabrics from high-end brands and mills.
Fabrics & Fabrics | High End Fabric from Luxury Fashion Brands & Mills
Patterns and Design
I used to spend hours at pouring over pattern books at JC Penny's. (Yes, Penny's had a fabric department. There's a whole new crop of pattern-makers out there, and the classics still exist.
The Fold Line offers comfortable, yet fashion-driven patterns.
Home page - The Fold Line
If you're looking for a sewing community and patterns! This is it. They teach.
Join Seamwork Now
Do you remember Burda patterns? Here they are today.
BurdaStyle is a community website for people who sew or would like to learn how. | BurdaStyle.com
A great site for a beginner; they offer workshops and resources. Tilly and The Buttons started as a blog and grew into a community.
Easy sewing patterns for beginners - Tilly and the Buttons
If you're a home seamstress that wants to create your own wardrobe, Sewaholic Pattens is a site for you!
Sewing Patterns, Independent Pattern Designs, Clothing Patterns for Modern Women | Sewaholic Patterns
The gang's all here!
Vogue Patterns, Simplicity, Butterick
Based out of the UK, another great resource. Delivery time is slow - so give yourself some time.
Sewing Patterns UK | Craft & Clothing Patterns | Sewdirect
Esty is a wonderful resource for vintage patterns.
Advanced Sewing Pattern - Etsy
Marfy is an Italian company that makes hand-cut patterns for seamstresses and sewing enthusiasts. I haven't ordered from them yet, but I intend to. Their catalogs are fabulous!
Marfy Sewing Patterns: Wedding Dress Patterns, Italian Sewing Patterns
Notions and Equipment
You'll notice that some of the fabric sites also carry thread, but you'll need resources for other notions and your equipment. These are great, JoAnn Fabrics (in the Fabric section - carries a lot of notions and equipment as well.)
I love the name “The Sewing Palace”. They carry everything and feature Bernina (the machine I've used for years - and love)!
Best Sewing Shop in Helena, MT - The Sewing Palace
When we lost our local sewing shops, I started looking for online resources. Sewing Machines Plus carries every brand that I'm aware of, and more.
Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Machines | Sewing Machines Plus
This is the most recommended site for notions, threads, and equipment.
WAWAK – Finest Sewing Supplies l Since 1907
From ribbons to rhinestones, Thread Art has a great selection.
Threadart - One-Stop Shop for Embroidery, Sewing & Crafting Supplies
Handicraft goes beyond sewing into knitting, crocheting, and other crafts. Great resource for everything from thread to hooks and eyes.
Handicraft.com: Sewing, quilting, and knitting supplies
Specializing in Embroidery Supplies, Allstitch carries sewing supplies too.
Discount Embroidery Supplies
Video How-to Inspiration
These are fun YouTube channels with a lot of personality and “how-to” info.
I love this channel! Evelyn Wood is all about vintage sewing habits. The real deal!
Evelyn Wood
If you're looking for “how-to” and creative casual patterns - this is it.
Sew Over It
They're great if you're looking for something specific, like making a dress with spaghetti straps or sharpening your scissors.
Professor Pincushion
Books
These are the books I keep on-hand form reference. Between the three books basic, intermediate, and advanced sewing is covered.
A classic for those that want to explore couture sewing.
Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated
This is a great book if you're starting from the very beginning. It even tells you how to buy the right sewing machine and it includes patterns.
Sew Everything Workshop: Beginner's Guide + 25 Designs
The bible of sewing!
The Sewing Book: Over 300 Step-by-Step Techniques