Pattern Help
stop are you sure that pattern will work?
- Threads
pattern report card - from above article
- Threads
to judge a pattern, start with it’s cover
- Threads
choose the correct pattern size
- Threads
pattern layouts
- Threads
cutting out
- Threads
the merits of a basic fitting pattern
- Threads
08/29/06
how to lay out pattern pieces
- Ehow
using multi sized patterns
- Get Creative
what is seam allowance
- Simplicity
Pattern Drafting
drafting a basic bodice pattern
- Briana
leena's pattern drafting lessons
- Leena.com
09/26/06
making a jacket lining pattern
- Unique Techniques
PDF
modern pattern design (online book written in 1942)
- Vintage Sewing
basic pattern drafting
- The Renaissance Tailor
draft a skirt
- Fashion Era
draft a strait skirt
- Textile Creation Club
archived
draft a straight blouse without bust dart
- Textile Creation Club
archived
draft a collar
- Textile Creation Club
archived
Pattern Altering
03/20/05
how to install elastic waist inserts
- Get Creative Show
09/26/06
robe pattern from t-shirt pattern
- Craft and Fabric Links
convert a basic pant pattern to pleated pants
- Unique Techniques
PDF
pleated and darted pants - how to change one to another
- Silhouette Patterns
Pattern Terminology
10/21/05
pattern symbols
- Kate's Pages
fashion glossary
- Dress King
09/26/06
seam allowance
- Simplicity
This section has been checked for dead links on 04-17-09
Fitting Tips
Measurements
taking measurements
- Kate's Pages
how to measure up
- Threads
clone yourself a fitting assistant
- Threads
the crocois family
- Threads
08/03/04
personal body measurement chart
- Butterick (archived)
11/21/07
measurements for fitting pants
New Mexico Extention Service
PDF
check your pattern for proper fit
- New Mexico State University
Ease Charts
ease chart for wovens
- Butterick
measurements you need to check a pattern's ease
- Threads
11/21/07
vintage pattern sizes
- Kate's Pages
general ease chart
- Sewing Pattern Software
Pattern Adjustments
broad back pattern adjustment
- Threads
dowager's hump pattern adjustment
- Threads
adjustments for a better fitting t-shirt
- Threads
altering darts
- Patterns That Fit You
seam method of pattern alteration
- Threads
adjustments for full or thin thighs
- Sew News
tapering or widening pants
- Threads
pants fitting tips
- Lindrix
08/03/04
shoulder adjustments
- Sew News
correcting a binding or gaping armhole
- Sew News
11/21/07
gaping necklines on knit shirts
- Unique Techniques
PDF
shoulder savvy
- Sew News
darts - what they are and why we need them -adding, sewing and pressing tips
- Timmel Fabrics
full bust adjustment
- Timmel Fabrics
expanding the middle
- Get Creative
making perfect pants
- New Mexico State University
pants tips and techniques
- Sew News
fitting thighs
- Sew News
various pattern adjustments [instructions are brief and drawings are tiny]
- New Mexico State University
80 fitting problems
- Vintage Sewing
fitting yourself
- Sew News
Trial Fitting
08/03/04
pin fitting patterns
- Sew News
11/21/07
making a muslin
- Alley Cat Scratch
Everything Else
fitting and sewing a bra
- Threads (archived)
03/21/05
what to do if the garment is too tight - Threads
PDF
11/21/07
recognizing fitting problems
- Sewing.org
understanding fit
- Silhouette Patterns
This section has been checked for dead links on 11-21-07
Sewing Tips
02/06/05
Buttons, Button Holes and Fasteners
Buttons
sewing buttons
- Fabricland
how to sew on a button
- Ehow
sewing on a button
- Vintage Sewing
choosing the right button
- Fabricland West
03/12/08
sewing a button with a thread shank
- savvy Seams
06/16/10
how to make a fabric covered button
- Craft Pudding Blog
Button Holes
hand worked button holes
- Sewing.org
- archived
hand worked button hole
- Pattern Master
PDF
manual machine button hole
- Thru Hiker
placement, length, marking, sewing, measuring the button
button holes
- Sew News
button hole size, placement, cutting
- New Mexico State University
bungled buttonholes
- Threads
03/12/08
removing button hole stitching
- Threads
06/16/10
button hole tutorial
- Purlbee
buttonholes are our friends
- Indietutes.blogspot
most important buttonhole
- sewmoreforu
archived
handstitched buttonhole
- Craft Stylish
marking and sewing button holes
- Sewing.about
embelished button holes
- Creative Needle Mag
archived
buttons and button holes
- I Sew
fleece buttonholes
- Fabricland West
archived
Other Fasteners
making frog closures
- Mary Hunt
snappy snaps
- Fabric Land
how to sew on snaps
- EHow
03/12/08
hand done eyelet holes
- The Renaissance Tailor
archived
making a frog button
- EZ Fit
06/16/10
attatching a magnetic snap
- Craft Apple
Zippers
08/03/04
all about zippers
- Fabricland
10/31/10
zippers made easy basics
- New Mexico state University
PDF
sewing in a zipper (centered, lapped, invisible)
- Threads
Fly Zippers
11/05/10
inserting a zipper in a fly opening (video)
- Threads
inserting zipper in pants: fly front with extended facings
- Sew Knit
how to do a mock fly zipper
- Mama Fitzz
Invisible Zippers
11/05/10
how to install an invisible zipper (video)
- Sewing.com
invisible zipper tutorial
- Sewing.org
sewing invisible zipper
- The Sewing Divas
Lapped Zippers
11/05/10
a lapped application zipper
- Sewing.about
Center Zippers
11/05/10
a centered zipper
- Sewing.about
how to sew a zipper
- Sew Stitch Learn
Separating Zippers
11/05/10
sewing a separating zipper
- Sewing Business
Pockets
Patch Pockets
10/21/04
patch pockets - mitered corners/gathered rounded corners
- New Mexico Extention Service
PDF
11/27/10
lined rounded pocket
- Indietutes
the secret to perfect patch pockets
- Elegant Musings
how to sew a patch pocket to the inside a purse
- Fat Orange Cat
lined patch pockets with facings
- Sew a Straight Line
how to make a self lined pocket
- Love to Sew
lined patch pocket - any shape
- ikatbag
sewing on a patch pocket - video
- ehow
Flaps for Patch Pockets
11/27/10
pockets with flaps
- Sew a Straight Line
how to make a flap on a patch pocket video
- Ehow
Welt Pockets
11/27/10
how to sew a single welt pocket
- Fashion Incubator
how to sew a welt pocket opening video
- Bordado Persona Lizado
how to sew a welted pocket video
- Sew Cheeky
welt pockets video
- Kaylas Cloth Kits
adding a zipper to a welt pocket opening
- Creative Little Daisy
bound welt pockets
- Sew a Straight Line
Inset Pockets
11/27/10
side slant pocket
- Very Purple Person
front hip pockets
- Sew a Straight Line
how to make an inset pocket
- Craft Stylish
Inseam Pockets
11/27/10
inseam pockets video series
- Ehow
stitching all-in-one inseam pockets
- Dummies
how to sew an integrated inseam pocket
- Wiki How
inseam pockets
- Sew a Straight Line
04/18/05
Darts
darts (marking, sewing, pressing) - Sewing.org
darts - how to sew them and what's their purpose anyway - Timmel Fabrics
Piping
applying piping - Sewing About
perfect piping - Timmel Fabrics
11/05/04
Interfacing
interfacings - University of Nebraska - temp unavailable
in's and outs of interfacing - Fabricland
back to basics - interfacing - Sew News
selecting interfacings and linings - New Mexico State University
PDF
interfacing chart - Fabric Land
11/15/05
Facings
facings made easy - New Mexico State University
facing and understitching lesson - Kate's Pages
neck facings - The Renaissanse Tailor
Bias Tape
what is bias tape - Simplicity
how to make bias strips - Nancy's Notions
making your own bias tape - Savvy Seems
installing bias binding - Sewing.org
making and installing bias binding and piping - Alternative Windows
applying double fold bias tape - Wrights
applying single fold bias tape - Wrights
Bias Cut Fabric
Bias 101: Master the tricks of sewing bias-cut garments - Threads
Waistbands
waistbands made easy - New Mexico State University
the truth about waistlines - Get Creative
Hems
hems at the end! - Kate's Pages
hand hemming - Vintage Sewing
hems - New Mexico State University
PDF
Straps
Various Sewing Techniques
notched collar basics - Sew News
attatching ribbing - Craft and Fabric Links
conquering inset corners - Threads - video
sleeve plackets and bands - New Mexico State University
sewing collars - New Mexico State University
sewing sleeves - New Mexico State University
sewing a shirt tail hem - Mary's Productions
11/15/05
making fabric cording - Savvy Seams
gores, gussets, inserts - The Renaissanse Tailor
Seams
Finishing Seams
edge stitch, pinking shears, zigzag, overcast, clean finish, bound, hong kong
seam finishes - University of Nebraska
turned edges, zig zag, pinking
basic seam types - Kate's Pages
turned in, fell, french, french fell, french fold, roll seam, whip seam, open bound,
closed bound, flat bound, stay seam, single stitch, double stitched, broad stitched,
strap, welt, single + double stitch french welt, lap, overlap, fold lap, plain slot,
stayed slot, overslot, false slot
Vintage Sewing
flat fell and french seams
seam finishes - Kate's Pages
flat fell seams
Get Creative
Sewing.org
Islander Sewing
PDF
Grading Seams
how to grade a seam - Sewing.about
how-to grade a seam - Fiber Images
What is the correct way to grade a seam allowance? - Sew News
Puckered Seams
how to avoid puckered seams when sewing - e-how.com
Sewing with Knits
knit fabrics - Denver Fabrics
sewing with knit fabric - University of Nebraska - temp unavailable
sewing with knits - University of Nebraska - temp unavailable
primer on sewing knits - Threads
knit-ty gritty - Sew news
sewing on knits - Timmel Fabrics
adding ribbing or self binding to neck line - clear instructions - Timmel Fabrics
10/21/05
Sewing with Plaids and Stripes
sewing with stripes - University of Nebraska - temp unavailable
sewing with plaids - University of Nebraska - temp unavailable
working with plaids- Sewing.org
archived
Success with plaids and stripes - Fabrics.net
sewing with plaid fabrics - Timmel Fabrics
11/05/04
Hand Stitching
back stitch, oversewing, running, slip, tacking
stitches - Alternative Windows
running, back, prick stitch, slip, catch, blind
hand stitching techniques - Sewing.org
basting, back, half back stitching, running, running and back, overcast, overhanding, gathering, double gather, shirring, scalloped edge, smocking, blind, whip, darning, lots of other neat stuff!
1893—School Needlework (on-line book) - Vintage Sewing
hem, catch, feather, chain, outline, blanket, embroidery knots
1893—School Needlework (on-line book) - Vintage Sewing
back , pick stitch, basting, chain, cross, fagotting, feather, hemming, padding, running, slip, tailor tack, whip
hand sewing stitches - Fiber Images
04/18/05
Machine Stitching
stay stitching - Sew News
top stitching - University of Nebraska - temp unavailable
gathering - Get Creative
02/17/06
basting, stitch in the ditch, gathering, under stitching, stay stitching - Sewing.org
stay stitching - Denver Fabrics
stay stitch a shawl collar - Dress Shop
top stitching - University of Nebraska - temp unavailable
Sewing Tips and Shortcuts
sewing ups and downs - University of Nebraska - temp unavailable
Tips we've collected over the years - Milwaukee Chapter ~ American Sewing Guild
20 ways to improve your sewing - Threads
Easy Ways to Acheive Precision in your Sewing (cutting, marking, guiding, start and ending stems) - Threads
PDF
sewing guide lines - Sewing.org
tips for making a down coat - New Mexico State University
viewer's hints- Sewing with Nancy
sewing shortcuts - New Mexico State University
sewing shortcuts are boon to seamstresses short on time! - Fabrics.net
optimize sewing time - Patterns that Fit You
11/15/05
sewing tips - Got Fabric
recycling - Sew News
great sewing notions hide in the oddest places - Sew News
08/04/05
Sewing Dictionaries
glossary of sewing terms - Kate's pages
sewing dictionary - Sewing.com
curtain terminology - Fabricland West
archived
sewing glossery - Express Sew
archived
sewing dictionary - Sewing Web
06/16/10
sewing dictionary - isew
pockets checked on 11/27/10
zippers checked on 10/21/10
sewing dictionaries checked on 06/16/10
hems checked on 03/17/08
button, buttonhole and snaps section checked 06/16/10
The rest of this section has been checked for dead links on 02-17-06
How to do Stuff
10/21/04
Sewing Instructions
sewing rib cuffs on underwear
- Sewing Lingerie
making a buttoned down pant vent
- Sew News
archived
03/20/05
how to sew perfect T-shirt
- Timmel Fabrics
T is for T-shirt
- New Mexico State Universtiy
PDF
make peek a boo cuffs for kid's jackets
- Get Creative Show
03/16/09
how to make a tuxedo bib
- Threadbanger Blog
how to bind your quilt
- A Day in the Life of the Christensons Blog
How Alter Your Blue Jeans
03/17/09
hemming jeans
- Canadian Crafter Blog
how to hem jeans
- Dacia Ray Blog
hemming jeans like a pro
- Sketchee Blog
how to make bell bottom pants
- Diyfashion About.com
embroidered jean bottoms
- Making Friends
trim your jean bottom
- Express Sew
archived
how to convert jeans into maternity jeans
- Sew Chic Blog
Clothing Alterations
altering necklines
- Laura's Sewing Studio
add a decorative patch
- Sew News
archived
03/20/05
adapting a bra to accomodate a prothesis
- Threads
03/17/09
how to put side panels into pants
- diyfashion about.com
how to take up trousers
- Planet June Blog
hemming pants
- Diyfashion About.com
how to put a side slit in a skirt
- about.com
how to sew a ruffle on a sock
- Bless your Family Blog
adding a materinity panel to a skirt or pants
- The Palmer Pages
converting a regular bra into a Nursing Bra
- Jan Andrea at home on the web
Sewing From Ready to Wear- Using them as a Pattern
03/21/09
ten minute drawstring pants
- Made by Petchy Blog
diaper, pants and hat from a knit shirt
- Diaper Swapers Forum
fitted diaper on the cheap
- Dianna's Jounal Blog
easy kid's pants from a t-shirt
- Rookie Moms
how to make a baby romper from a t-shirt
- Wiki How
baby tube socks from an old sweater
- Scarlet and Cinnamon Blog
ladies underwear
- kbwinson on Photo Bucket
hoodie using a t-shirt as a pattern
- stylist on Team Sugar
Mending
03/21/09
how to sew up a hole in jeans
- Instructables
mending jeans with an inside patch
- Sewingweb
a heart shaped patch for jeans
- Koala Brains Blog
patching the knees of pants
Simple Green and Frugal CO OP Blog
mending a hole from underneath
- Hadley Gets Crafty Blog
mending a ripped seam
- DIY Fashion About.com
replacing a jeans zipper
- Sewing About.com
repair a broken zipper
- DIY Fashion About.com
how to replace a broken zippper
- Threads
how to replace a drawstring
- DIY Fashion About.com
how to repair a blind hem of a skirt
- Craftzine Blog
how to fix a belt loop on jeans
- Craft Stylish
how to darn a sock or blanket
- Craftzine Blog
how to darn a sock with yarn
- Zig Zag Stitch Blog
how to patch a hole in a sweater with crochet
- Craft Stylish
hand reparing a frayed buttonhole
- Ehow
how to rip out a seam
- Purlbee Blog
how to mend a torn sheet
- Craftzine Blog
how to repair a torn chair
- Craftzine Blog
How to Use your Equipment
03/20/05
using a rotary cutter
- Sewing Web
using a needle threader
- Sewing About
11/15/05
two for one: using your double needles
- Sewing.org
archived
twin needles and twice the inspiration
- Timmel fabrics
bobbin basics
- Thru Hiker
how to wind a sewing machine bobbin
- Ehow
threading the needle
- Sew 2 Go
how to use the stitch length setting on a sewing machine
- Ehow
03/21/09
how to use a fasturn
- Craft Stylish
how to use a loop turner
- Craft Stylish
using a hemming foot
- Jan Andrea at home on the web
How to Flatter Your Figure
03/20/05
fashion feasability (pattern selection by figure type)
- New Mexico State University
pattern selection - chapter 4, lesson 9
- Vintage Sewing
determining personal colors
- New Mexico State Universitiy
clothing can create an optical illusion - good or bad!
- Fabrics.net
11/15/05
color and fabric to slenderize - University of Nebraska
- University of Nebraska
archived
analyzing color in your wardrobe
- University of Nebraska
archived
design lines to slenderize
- University of Nebraska
archived
Miscellaneous Tips and Whatever!
how to darn a sock
- Ehow
how to fix Barbie's frizzy hair and get a great looking doll
- Karin
how to make an emergeny sewing kit
- Ehow
how to make two toned zippers
- Get Creative
Lord of the Rings costume making tips
- Alley Cat Scratch
03/20/05
printable mini stuff for your dollhouse or barbi (like furniture, rugs, etc)
- Print Mini
03/16/09
how to shorten a zipper
- Denver Fabrics
easiest way to learn to make clothes
- Barbara Frankon Online Blog
kids shoe size ruler
- Kids Shoes
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Machine Help
12/20/04
Sewing Machine Help
pre-panic checklist
- Lydia
the ultimate fault finder
- Sussex Sewing Machines
do it your self maintenance
- Sew News
archived
sewing machine maintenance
- New Mexico State University
check list of common machine troubles
- New Mexico State University
troubleshooting problems
- Ultimate Sew and Vac
sewing machine check up
- Sew News
archived
how to clean a sewing machine
- Ehow
02/17/06
maintenance & repair help
- Sew USA
common machine problems
- Sew to GO
thread tension
- Thru Hiker
04/17/09
persistent thread breaking
- Start Sewing
tips on buying a new sewing machine
- quilt.com
common machine troubles
- New Mexico State University
understanding tension
- Threads
Needles and Thread
what you ought to know about sewing machine needles
- University of Nebraska
archived
how to choose a needle for machine sewing
- Ehow
selecting machine needles
- Get Creative
selecting the right needle for the job
- Fabricland
needle know how
- Sew News
archived
machine needle know how
- Threads
threads and needles (hand and and machine needles)
- Sewing.org
archived
how to choose a sewing thread
- Ehow
02/17/06
fabric thread and needle chart
- Craft and Fabric Links
a guide to sewing machine needle selection
- Denver Fabrics
selecting sewing machine needles
- Denver Fabrics
04/17/09
how do you know if you are using the right needle
- All Free Crafts
hand sewing needles (with needle images)
- Fiber Images
types of hand needles (with needle images)
- Dritz
PDF
types of pins (has pin images)
- Dritz
PDF
machine needles (with needle images)
- Dritz
PDF
Where to get machine parts and manuals
Ultimate Sew and Vac
- parts and manuals for many brands
Singer Sewing Machine
- Singer Machines, Parts, Maunals and Notions
A-1 Sewing Machine Repair Specialists
- Parts for many brands
Allbrands.com
- machine manuals, machines, accessories, etc.
This section has been checked for dead links on 04-06-09
Fabric Help
11/30/04
Pressing
pressing methods
- University of Nebraska
archived, pictures are broken links but text is fine
pressing thoughts
- Sew News
archived
pressing pointers
- New Mexico State University
PDF
Fabric Burn Tests
how to determine fabric content by using the burn test
- Lindrix
how to do a "burn test" for textile identification
- Caitlin
fiber ID
- Sew News
archived
fabric identification
- Fabrics.net
burn test #021
- Northwest Territory Alliance Patternmaster
PDF
How much fabric do I need?
fabric conversion chart
- Patterns that Fit You
fabric width conversion chart
- Butterick
fabric yardage requirements
- Get Creative Show
Fabric Terms Defined
all about fabric
- Fabriclink
fabric glossary
- Regal Fabrics
natural fibers
- Fabrics.net
man made fabrics
- Fabrics.net
How man made fabrics are made
- Fabrics.net
- my warped summary of what they say -
Petroleum based chemicals in a liquid state are squished through a device to form
a stringy liquid similar to airplane glue. (probably smells like it too! It is probably
deoderized somewhere along the way) When this goo dries it
becomes a filiment that is formed into a type or yarn then it is made into fabric. Yum, solidified motor oil! Could be why I am allergic to all synthetic fibers.
Other Stuff
understanding grain
- Threads
how to store fabric
- Sew News
archived
This section has been checked for dead links on 04-06-09
On-line Lessons
Applique
Quilt Swappers - lessons
05/07/05
Sewing Machine Applique - New Mexico State University
Bow Making
05/07/05
Bow Making Instructions - Elegance in Bloom
Ribbon How To's - Offray
Making Bows and Rosettes - Alternative Windows
How to Make a Bow - Save on Crafts
Wyld Rose Instructions - wyldwmn
Crochet
Bev's - crochet lesson links
Cross Stitch
AOK Corral - directions
Learn to Cross Stitch - heart project
Animated demos of stitches
Method of Working Cross Stitch
Embroidery Stitches
Heritage Shoppe - guide to stitches
Embroiderers' Guild - guide to stitches [near bottom of column]
Sharon B's - collection of stitches
Annimated demos of stitches
Vintage sewing - embroidery lessons
Needle Lace
Heritage Shoppe - guide to stitches
Knitting
Bev's - knitting lesson links
knitting.About.com - lessons
The Yarn Co - lessons
Vogue Knitting - instructions
Knit World - lessons
Macrame
05/07/05
Macrame Instructions - Handcrafted by Elaine
Quilting
Quilt Chat - lessons
Rag Rugs
Rug making tips and articles
Craftown - Rug Braiding
Rug Hooking
Rug Hooking online- basic instructions
Sewing
Home Sewing Association - lessons
Sewing.About.com - lessons
05/07/05
Begining Sewing - Craft and Fabric Links
Silk Ribbon Embroidery
Treads Magazine - Beginner's guide
05/07/05
Ribbon Smyth's Stitch Guide
Creative Needle On-line
Smocking
05/07/05
Smocking Instructions - Craftantics
This section has been checked for dead links on 05-07-05
More Info
Sewing and Fashion History
10/21/05
a history of denim - Levi Strauss
archived
origin of bloomers- Keeping You in Stitches
history of the bra - My First Bra
button history - Historical Boy's Clothing
archived
zipper history - cnc group
the invention of VELCRO - about.com
sewing threads - Sussex Sewing Machines
the history of sewing - Sewing Web
archived
Various Sewing Sites
Vintage sewing Info
- On-line Vintage Sewing Books
08/03/04
Threads magazine on-line
University of Nebraska
- Textiles clothing and Design
archived
12/20/04
New Mexico State University
- Clothing Publication Listing
Rough Sewing
- Joy's Basket of notes
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