For as long as I can remember I have loved libraries.  My Mom started taking me to the library when I was very young, and to this day I love: the way they smell;  the not so quiet quiet; the coolness; and the endless learning potential.  To this day I have a library card and my local library is in walking distance from my home.

When I wanted to start sewing, I immediately thought I would take classes to learn everything I needed.  What I didn’t know was that the learning potential on the internet is endless.  And these resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  When I take homework home from a class, or when I’m in my home sewing I can always tap into these resources to get help when I need it.

Personally I wanted organize my resources and I wanted the information I’ve been able to gather on my blog.  This page will continue to evolve over time.  The format will probably change but for now …The Library is open.

Clothing Label Resources

Fancy Weaver

Clothing Labels 4 U

Mommie Made It

World Wide Label

Independent Pattern Designers

Indie Pattern Companies
Bluegingerdoll Patterns	By Hand London	Christine Haynes
Colette Patterns	Deer and Doe	Diane Ericson
Dixie DIY	Fehr Trade	Garmenter
Gather	Grainline Studio	Kate & Rose
Lekala	Lolita	Made by Rae
Maria Denmark	Megan Nielsen	Named
Papercut Patterns	Pauline Alice	Salme
SeaminglySmitten	Seamster	Sew Caroline
Sew Chic Patterns	Sewn Square One	Sew Serendipity
Sewaholic	Sinbad & Sailor	SBCC
Soma Patterns by Sylvie P	Thread Theory Designs	Tilly & The Buttons
Stepalica Patterns	Victory Patterns	Waffle Patterns

 

Online Fabric Shopping!

Alexander Henry Fabrics

Emmaonesock

Fabric.com

Gorgeous Fabrics

Hawthorne Threads

Quilt Home

Online Sewing Dictionary

Sewaholic- Sewtionary –  Dictionary includes instructions for alterations

Tutorials

Collars

How to sew a collar (an alternate method):

http://foursquarewalls.blogspot.com/2013/09/sewing-collar-different-order.html

Knits: (My nemesis – but really not, I’m too afraid to sew them. Ha!)

How to sew knits:

http://www.sew4home.com/tips-resources/sewing-tips-tricks/oh-baby-fabriccom-sewing-knits

How to sew knits without a serger:

http://www.thepapercutcollective.com/2013/10/sewing-knits-without-overlocker.html

Resources for sewing with knits:

http://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2013/10/resources-for-sewing-with-knits.html

How to use a twin needle:

http://www.thepapercutcollective.com/2013/10/knit-tips-twin-needles.html

Machine Finishes

Top Stitching:

http://yesilikethat.wordpress.com/2013/10/24/twenty-top-tips-for-topstitching/

Plaids

How to match plaids:

http://lladybird.com/2013/10/17/tutorial-matching-plaids-like-a-boss/

Sergers

How to thread your serger:

http://www.makeithandmade.com/2012/08/threading-your-serger-or-overlocker.html