Essential sewing tools

My favorite pattern making reference books

Click below to download your free pdf version, be sure to check out my Fashion template shop for a variety of fashion design templates...

10 Dressmaking Tips. Here are some helpful expert tips for beautifully handmade not just "homemade" dresses.

All About Dress Forms: A Complete Guide to Dress forms & Mannequins. Dress forms can be a vital tool for budding professional dressmakers.

A brief breakdown of fabric construction, including grain lines, Weave types, and fiber content. Helpful for sewing and dressmaking.

The corset has been one of those fashion staples that has transcended through time. They change, they develop along with and around society.

What was once considered a lost art has (as these things often do) made a re emergence as of late. With hit shows like Project Runway..