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Updated Friday, November 4, 2011
Trying to keep up to date.
Jennifer
ContentsBody Doubles and Dress Forms
Bra-Making Information & Supplies
Crafts
Converting RTW Clothing and Patterns to Nursing
Co-ops
Dyeing
Fabric and Notion Vendors
Fitting
Free Patterns and Projects
General Sewing Sites and Links Pages
Heirloom Sewing/Smocking
Jewish Sewing and Crafting
Knitting/Crochet
Machine Embroidery
NMSL and Related Sites
Online Sewing Classes
Pattern Companies
Quilting
RTW Nursing Clothing and Bras
Sewing for Children
Sewing Machine Technical Info & Troubleshooting
Sewing Tips for Specific Fabrics
Slings & Babywearing
Techniques & How-To's
Textile Info
Wardrobe Planning
Body Doubles and Dress Forms
Bra-Making Information & Supplies
Converting RTW Clothing and Non-Nursing Patterns to Nursing
Co-ops
Crafts
Dyeing
Fabric and Notion Vendors
- American Home & Habitat Inc. - heavy duty craft materials and rugged accessories
- AmiSimms.net
- The Angus International I/E Agency (Hong Kong) - silk
- Apple Annie Fabrics
- Arlington Fabric
- Atlanta Thread & Supply
- B. Coole Designs - Organic Fabric, Costumes, and Other Clothing
- Baer Fabrics
- Bags & Bobbins
- Banksville Designer Fabrics
- Barrie Sew and Knit (Canadian)
- Best Fabric.com
- Best Sewing
- Blue Ridge Fabrics
- C & J Textiles
- CheepTrims.com
- Christine Johnson Patterns
- Cleaner's Suppy - Drycleaning supplies, but they have sewing-related items under "Tailoring" and "Pressing"
- Clotilde - Sewing Notions
- The Cotton Boutique
- Cotton Plus, Inc. - Specializing in Organic Cotton Fabric
- Craft and Fabric Links.com
- Craft Connection - cotton quilt fabrics, threads, patterns, books, and sewing notions
- The Cutting Table - Fabric Shop, Sewing School, Machine Quilting Service, and Authorized Elna dealer
- Daisy Kingdom.com - Fabrics, crafts, dresses, bedlinens
- Dancing Designs - Fabrics for Dancers & Skaters
- DebbieMumm.com
- Denver Fabrics - fabric, sewing notions, quilting supplies
- Design Company - Decorative Home Fabrics and Trims
- Dharma Trading Co. - providing Textile Crafts Supplies and Clothing Blanks to Artists, Craftspersons & Industry
- DiaperShop.com - fabric and diaper-making supplies
- Dimples Children's Fabric
- Elkabee! Fabric Paradise
- Emma One Sock - Designer Fabrics at Wholesale Prices
- eQuilter.com - Quilting, Sewing & Fashion
- Erica's Craft and Sewing Center
- Extra Special Fabric & Custom Sewing - Specializing in Western, Southwest, and Unique and Unusual Fabrics
- E-Z Knit & Fabrics - Complete Fabric Shop, Yarn Shop, and Bead Shop
- Fab Shop Hops
- Fabric.com (Phoenix Textiles)
- Fabric Club - Wholesale Mail Order Fabrics
- Fabric Depot
- Fabric Depot (different from above)
- FabricDirect
- FabricGallery.com
- FabricLine
- Fabric Mart
- FabricPlace.com - Home Dec
- Fabric Shack Quilt Shop
- Fabric Vendors - check this out--links to many fabric sites, including fashion, sport, home dec, Japanese/Kimono fabrics, and leather. Most of these links are NOT repeated on this page (though maybe I'll add them here eventually).
- Fabrics of the World
- Fabrics-Store.com - specializes in linen
- Fabrics Unlimited
- Farmhouse Fabrics
- Fashion Fabrics Club Online
- Fay's Fashions & Fabric
- Field's Fabrics
- The Flying Needle - Cowboy Western Fabrics
- Fulton's Trim - a large variety of rhinestones, sequins, appliques, yardage and fabrics
- Golden Glen Cottage Creations (Australian) - hosts Althea's Needles and Threads Online, The Australian Forum for Textile Arts Ltd (TAFTA), Downunder Machine Knitting, Anne van der Kley - Overlocker Artistry, Passap Knitting Machines Australia, and The NSW Machine Knitters Association
- Haberman Fabrics
- Hancock Fabrics
- Hancocks of Paducah
- Hearts of Dixie Quilt Shop
- Heirloom Creations
- Heirloom Woven Labels - 100 percent woven fabric labels
- Hemp Traders
- Herrschners Online - The Needlecraft Shop That Never Closes
- Hershey Levinson Company, Inc. - embroidery supplies
- Highland XPress - patterns, accessories and fabrics for kilts and other Scottish clothing
- Home-Sew - Sewing and Craft Supplies
- Homespun Fabrics & Draperies - wide cotton fabrics
- J&S Educational Supply
- Joanne's Creative Notions Plus (Canadian)
- Jones Trim & Fabric Supply
- Kapres and Company - Sewing machine needles and notions
- Kathy's Lace and Elastic Outlet - eBay store
- Keepsake Quilting - Quilting Supplies Catalog
- KidsFabrics.com (Canadian) - The Best of Fabrics for the Best of Kids
- Kids Only Fabrics - Fabrics, Notions, and Patterns
- Kieffer's Fabrics
- Lace Heaven - The South's Largest Retail Lace Outlet
- Laceland - bridal lace, sewing supplies, sewing notions, lycra fabric, nylon tricot fabric, elastic, spandex fabric, stretch velvet, stretch velour, glistenette, stretch illusion, allover lace, powernet, sewing patterns, sewing books and exotic applique motifs
- Ladybug Lines - machine embroidery designs, cloth doll patterns, quilting supplies, more
- Loptien Leather - will sell cuts of leather, you don't have to buy a full hide
- M&J Trimming
- Madeira USA LTD - thread
- Magic Cabin - A toy site, but sells doll-making kits & supplies, including cotton velour, wool felt, doll hair, and "flesh tone" cotton interlock (in many human shades).
- Main Street By Mail - knit fabrics and specialty notions
- MarthaPullen.com - Sewing Made Easy
- Masterstroke Canada - ribbon
- Michael's Fabrics
- Moon Fairys - quilting, sewing, and diaper making supplies
- Motherhues - Hand Dyed Fabrics & Clothing
- Nancy's Notions
- Needle Nook Fabrics - Lingerie and Knit Fabrics
- Newark Dressmaker Suppply
- One Stop Diaper Shop - Cloth Diaper Fabric
- Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics
- Pallets (Kidsurplus.com) - A Kids Surplus Store (not sewing-related, but a good source of kids' costumes, clothing, toys, etc.)
- Palmer/Pletsch Online - The "Fashion Sewing Authority"
- Peak Fabrics by Mail - Outerwear and Activewear Fabrics, Patterns & Notions
- The Perfect Notion (Canadian)
- PM Organics - Textiles You Feel Good About
- Purrfection Artistic Wearables - wearable art pattern line, Purrfectly Clear™ stamps, fabrics, buttons, stencils, free projects and more
- Quilt Ladder - (formerly "Dyeing for Fun") Quilt Ladder's fabrics are a one-of-a-kind works of art
- Quiltware.com - Supplies for Sewists and Quilters
- Rag Shop - Crafts, Fabrics, and Flowers
- The Rain Shed - Outdoor Fabrics & Supplies
- Reprodepot Fabrics
- ReproductionFabrics.com - Covers 1775-1950, as well as natural indigo-dyed prints.
- Rockywoods Outdoor Fabrics
- Ruthie’s Notions - embroidery and sewing supplies
- Sandra Betzina Online
- Satin and Lace Place, LTD - Fine laces, fabrics, trims
- Sawyer Brook - distinctive fabrics
- Seattle Fabrics, Inc. - outdoor fabric and marine fabric
- The Secret Workshop - Fabrics, Quilting and Sewing Supplies
- Sew True - Sewing Supplies and Equipment
- Sew With Sarah - sewing notions and sewing, pattern making, craft and quilting books
- SewBaby
- SewShoppe - children's sewing & diaper stuff
- The Sewing Place
- Sewing Rummage Ads
- Sewing Supplies Warehouse
- Sewing Studio Fabric Club
- Sewing With Leather
- SewZanne's Fabrics
- Silk Road Textile Merchants
- The Silkery
- The Snap Source
- Solarveil.com - patented fabric blocks up to 95% of the Sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays while keeping you cooler and more comfortable
- Southstar Supply Company - supplies for pattern making, cutting, sewing, and finishing
- Spandex House Inc
- Stainsafe Companies
- SUCH-A-DEAL Lace & Trim
- Sundrop Textiles (Canadian) - fabrics, patterns, notions, videos, courses, and Husqvarna Viking sewing machines
- SunGrubbies.com - UV-protective clothing & fabric
- SyFabrics.com - wholesale
- Tandy Leather Company Direct
- Teddy Bears Workshop - fur, eyes, notions, etc.
- Tex-Styles Fabrics
- Textile-Collections.com - fabric by the bolt
- Textile Outfitters (Canadian) - Fabric/Patterns/Notions for Sports
- Thai Silks - Over 1400 Silk Fabrics
- Timmel Fabrics (Canadian) - fleece, berber, knits, wools, cotton twills, linens and dress fabrics
- Tonitex Fabric Wholesaler (Canadian) - Yukon Fleece, Berber
- TrimFabric.com
- Unique Spool - Ethnic fabrics
- United Thread Mills - embroidery and sewing supplies
- Vogue Fabrics
- Waechter's Silk Shop
- Wazoodle - Fabrics for kids, big or little
- White Sewing Center - offers classes on sewing machine repair
- Wild Ginger Software, Inc. - Apparel Pattern Making Software and Hardware
- Wild-n-Wooly Goods - organic fabrics, mostly hemp & some others
- Wrights - makes trims and notions, sells online also
- Wy'East Fabrics - outdoor fabrics, supplies, repair work, and outdoor equipment
- Zipper Connection
- Zipper Stop
- Zoodads - kids fabrics
Fitting
Free Patterns and Projects
- 18 Inch Doll Clothes Patterns
- 1895 Evening Skirt Pattern
- Alexandra's Belly Dance Skirt
- America Sews Projects/Patterns
- American Historical Doll Clothes - Outfits that will fit 18-inch American Girl and 16-inch Bitty Baby, and 18-inch Gotz Precious Day Girl Dolls, and other historical and similar dolls.
- Amtgard Publications Online How-To's - PDFs with simple patterns for costumes, cloaks, fake swords, etc. (role-playing, ren faire type stuff)
- Apron/Sunbonnet Combination
- Archive of American Patchwork Quilt Designs
- Baby Kimono Pattern
- Baby Doll Dresses for 14-inch to 16-inch Baby Dolls
- Baby-Related Crafts - slings, baby toys, RTW nursing conversions, more
- Ballet Costume for 15-inch to 18-inch Dolls
- Basic Circle Skirt
- Basic Harem Pants
- Beaded Tiara - this is crafting, rather than sewing, but would make a good finishing touch for a costume or something
- Belly Dance Costuming
- Belly Dancing: Costume Corner - many free patterns and instructions!
- Belly Dancing: Making a Circle Skirt
- Bernina USA Free Projects
- Bev's Baby/Preemie Patterns - scroll down for the sewing patterns
- Bundles of Love - knitting, crochet and sewing patterns for babies
- Bunny Doll - body and clothing patterns
- BW Charity Creations - preemie sleepers and burial gowns
- Carewear Patterns - sewing, knitting, and crochet patterns for babies (loads very slowly)
- Cloak Making Guide
- Costumes and Clothing for 15 to 18-inch Dolls - Clothes and costumes for 15-inch to 18-inch dolls such as Madeline and Raggedy Ann
- The Costume Page
- Covering Our Hair - collection of patterns and links to patterns to make headcoverings, and some tips
- Dawn's Costume Guide - lots of instructions and simple patterns, and links to even more costume sites
- Debbie's Fleece Booties
- Dolly Hugs: Free Pattern for a Special Gift Doll
- Easy Mitered Corner Serger Placemat
- The Elizabethan Costuming Page - lots of links; check out the "custom corset generator"!
- Elna USA Projects
- Free Cloth Doll Patterns and Tips
- Full (Dirndl) Skirt
- Get Creative! Projects
- gothfashion.info - lots of simple diy instructions (net skirts, pirate shirts, vests etc.) that could easily be adapted for Halloween or dress-up costumes
- Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids - from Velcro USA Inc.
- Halloween Fairy Wings
- Hand Towel Bib - by our own Robin E.
- Harem Pants
- Heirloom Hankies Pillow
- Home Sewing Association - lots of free projects in many categories
- Hooded Toddler Towel - by Emma
- How to Make an Appliqued Doll Blanket
- How to Make a Chemise
- How to Make Gloves - several free patterns as well as tons of glove-making info
- How to Make a Hip Elastic Casing with Wide Bias Tape
- How to Make a Hudson Bay Blanket Capote (Indian Blanket Coat)
- How to Make Mermaid Skirt
- How to Make Moccasins
- How to Make a Quilted Doll Blanket
- Janice Henning's Projects
- Janome - free projects
- Knotted Doll
- Lady's Chemise
- A Late 15th Century Italian Chemise Pattern - A brief how-to by Baroness Briana Etain MacKorkhill
- Make It Easy Sewing and Crafts - a few free projects and tips
- Making a Circle Skirt
- Making an 8-Point Skirt
- Making a Semicircular Veil
- Milieux: The Costume Website
- Mitered-Corner Placemats - from DIY Network
- Nametag/Badge Holder - scroll to the bottom to download the instructions
- Nancy's Notions Free Projects
- Nancy's Self-Tying Scarf
- Newborns in Need - sells patterns, but also has some free ones
- OK Sewing & Vacuum - free patterns from various sources
- Olivia's Angels - preemie patterns and links
- Patterns for Action Figures - links to free patterns
- Patterns that Fit You - free sewing classes and projects
- Pillowcase Dress
- Pillowcase Dress - different than above
- Quick & Easy Fleece Projects
- Quick & Easy Preemie Hat
- Quilted Dress-Up Crown
- Raggedy Andy Doll Clothes
- Renaissance Hat Project
- Reversible Baby Shopping Cart Harness
- Scrunchies
- Sempstress.org: Elizabethan Costuming - free patterns, sewing instructions and techniques, more
- Sevenveils.co.uk - instructions for belly dancing costumes: hip scarf, bra top, and circle skirt
- sew-what's-new free projects
- Sew Your Own Hanging Dish Towels
- Sew Simple: Make an A-Line Skirt
- Shoshana's Snood Pattern
- Simple Drawstring Breeches
- Slipcovered Lampshades - from DIY Network
- Soothing Heating Pads
- Stained Glass Sweatshirt
- T-Shirt Underwear
- teengirlclothing DIY - very hip crafts
- Tissue Box Cover
- Touching Little Lives - sleepers and burial gowns
General Sewing Sites and Links Pages
- 101 Sewing Links
- American Sewing Guild
- BellaOnline Sewing Help and Information - articles and links
- Building a Design Wall
- Clothing and Textiles - from the University of Kentucky Extension Service
- Clothing and Textiles - 4-H Publications from the Mississippi State University Extension Service
- Clothing Publication Listing - from the New Mexico State Univ. College of Agriculture & Home Economics
- Construction and Sewing Tips - this is a Lord of the Rings costume site, but this page has lots of good general sewing and costume info, plus links to more
- The Costumer's Manifesto - tons of info and links about making all kinds of costumes; some general sewing info too
- Craft and Fabric Links - sewing, crafts, free patterns
- Craft Site Directory - links
- The Fashion Sewing Group - Your guide to all things fashion and sewing from Nancy Erickson
- FASHION SEWING INTERNET CONNECTIONS
- Free Online Sewing Classes
- Get Creative! - The Online Show for Creative People
- Great Sewing Notions Hide in the Oddest Places - from SewNews
- Home & Garden Television (HGTV)
- Home Sewing Association - Online sewing lessons, projects, and more
- Home Sewing for the Traveler - Internet sites that could be helpful for the home sewer who is getting ready to travel.
- How-To - Giant links page pointing to instructions for knitting, crochet, sewing, smocking, ribbon embroidery, weaving, projects, etc.
- Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources: Textiles, Clothing & Design Publications
- Kate's Pages - the "sewing projects" section has sew & shows of her projects with step by step photos (could be really useful if you're making something similar) and the "sewing room" section explains lots of techniques
- Learn to Sew Bellydance Costumes - links to free patterns, instructions, general sewing, and many fabric & trim vendors
- Leena's Pattern Drafting Lessons - very technical, lots of info. Also sells pattern-making software.
- Lily Abello's Sewing Resource Guide - many many links
- lindrix - information source for textiles, fashion design, and related arts
- Needlepointers.com - sewing & quilting links
- PatternReview.com - a great resource for reviews of patterns, sewing machines, fabric stores, and more. Also offers online sewing classes.
- Rough Sewing
- sew-what's-new.com - Free Sewing and Quilting Lessons and so much more!
- Sewing-at-home.com - sewing hints and tips
- Sewing Instructions - for PatternMaker patterns, but can be used for other patterns as well
- Sewing Tips - from the Milwaukee Chapter of the American Sewing Guild
- sewing.about.com
- Sewing.org - The Home Sewing Association
- SewVillage.com - the online arts and crafts portal
- SewingWorld Commons - forums
- Textiles, Clothing and Design - Publications from the Nebraska University Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Threads Online
- Tweedy's Nest - lots of good links
- VintageSewing.info - reproductions of sewing manuals from 1890-1950. Searchable. Neat!
- Woman of 1,000 Hobbies
Heirloom Sewing/Smocking
- Christine's Originals - Discount Smocking and Heirloom Sewing Supplies
- Classic Keepsakes Sewing Center - catering to smockers, heirloom sewers, quilters, crafters and sewers
- Country Bumpkin (Australia) - publishes Smocking Inspirations and Australian Smocking & Embroidery magazines; sells books, mags, supplies, fabric
- Denham Designs - Beautiful by Nature, Heirloom by Design
- Elegant Stitches - smocking, heirloom sewing and fine hand embroidery supplies; laces, fabrics & threads; design plates, patterns, notions and books.
- Garden Fairies Trading Company - smocking supplies
- Handmades - heirloom sewing, smocking, fabric and embroidery supplies
- Heirloom Sewing for Children
- Heirlooms Forever
- Kehler Klassics - Handsmocked Clothing and Ready to Smock and Prepleated Kits
- Peanut Butter 'n' Jelly Kids - imported fabrics & lace, sewing supplies, patterns, French hand sewing, smocking templates, sewing books, magazines, and more
- Pintucks & Pinafores - a smocking and heirloom sewing store
- Pleaters.com - Make Smocking Fast and Easy
- Ready to Smock
- Sew Special - heirloom sewing and quilting supplies
- Smocking: My Introduction - "I don't profess to be an expert on smocking - I simply love the craft enough to want to share my passion with others."
- Smocking Without a Pleater
- Wendy Schoen Design - Luxury fabrics, threads, patterns, books, and notions for the home sewing industry. Wendy is also the designer of Petite Poche Patterns and has also authored several books on sewing and embroidery.
Jewish Sewing and Crafting
Knitting/Crochet
- BellaOnline Crochet Help and Information
- BellaOnline Knitting Help and Information
- Bernat - yarn, pattern books, kits, and free patterns
- Bev's Country Cottage
- ChicKnits - free knitting patterns by Bonne Marie Burns
- Cindi's Crochet Cubby - sock edgings and more
- Craft Yarn Council of America - lots of free projects, learn to knit & crochet instructions, more
- Crochet & Craft Links
- Crochet Baby Clothes Patterns
- Crochet Guild of America
- Crochet Pattern Central - free patterns, tips, lessons, etc.
- Crochet Your Own Bikini
- DiscountYarnSale.com
- Elizabeth Bennett's Perl Sock Program - enter the yarn size, needles, gauge, and recipient's ankle measurement to get a custom sock knitting pattern
- Fiber Gypsy - Patterns for Creative Knitters
- FiberLink - Connecting Fiber Enthusiasts with the Web and Each Other
- Fiber Trends Hand Knit Designs
- Free Crochet Pattern Index
- Free Crochet Patterns
- Free Patterns - knit and crochet
- Free Patterns for Knitting and Crochet - with Crystal Palace yarns
- Fuzzy Galore - This site is dedicated to the memory of our beloved Straw Into Gold...we hope to allow everyone access to the great yarns and needles from Crystal Palace. We're also offering some handmade items in the boutique section. Also contains articles on knitting and free patterns.
- Get Creative! Needlework
- Guide To Free Knitting Patterns
- Hooked! The Ultimate Crochet Resource
- How-To Links - Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, Weaving, etc.
- Knitting-and.com - knitting, crochet, also embroidery & crafts
- Knitting-and.com Free Alphabet Chart
- The KnitList - tips, free patterns, email list, more
- Knitting Instruction: Learn to Knit - from the Yarn Co
- The Knitting Pages - The Knitting Pages is a non-commercial collection of hand and machine knitting resources intended for beginning knitters and experts alike
- Knitting Patterns from the Domestic Sphere - also flat pants sewing pattern at the bottom of the page
- KnitWorld: Learn to Knit (New Zealand)
- Knitty - little purls of wisdom
- Knot Just Knitting.com - freeform knit and crochet
- Lion Brand Yarn - free patterns, info, online yarn store
- Major's Pages - some original free patterns, and a page of links
- Mary Maxim - exclusive needlework and crafts
- Patternworks
- Quick Baby Sweater - Lorraine Major's version
- Ravelry - a knit and crochet community
- The Skacel Collection - yarns, needles, knitting & crochet supplies
- Soft N Seamless Baby Sweater - a pattern for a quick-to-knit raglan shaped cardigan sweater in approximate size 6 months
- Stargazer's Crochet Pattern Index
- StitchGuide.com - video clips, drawn illustrations and instructions
- Touching Little Lives Crochet Patterns - baby booties, hats, blankets
- Touching Little Lives Knitting Patterns - baby booties, hats, blankets
- Vogue Knitting: Learn to Knit
- Webs - America's Yarn Store
- White Lies Designs - Designer Joan McGowan-Michael creates romantic knitwear....Offers patterns, kits, yarn, an assortment of books and tools.
- Woodland Woolworks - We help spinners, knitters and weavers enjoy their craft
- Yarns 'n' Tales - adventure in freeform crochet
Machine Embroidery
NMSL and Related Sites
Online Sewing Classes
Pattern Companies
- Born to Love.com (Canadian) - sells a few Elizabeth Lee Patterns
- Butterick Patterns
- Birch Street Clothing
- Christine Johnson Patterns
- Elizabeth Lee Designs - For Breastfeeding Mothers
- Fancywork and Fashion - patterns for dolls
- Folkwear Sewing Patterns
- Full & Sassy Pattern Boutique - sewing software, patterns and accessories for all sizes large and small
- Great Copy Patterns
- Green Pepper Patterns
- KWIK•SEW Patterns
- Jalie Patterns
- KP Kids & Co - "country-style" clothing patterns & apliques for children and adults
- LaFred - classic, elegant clothing which fits and flatters a wide variety of sizes
- Margo Anderson's Historic Costume Patterns
- McCall's Patterns Online
- ModestPatterns.com
- New Conceptions - the Original PooPockets! Diaper Pattern and more...
- Past Patterns - The Historical Pattern Company Dedicated to Accuracy
- PatternReview.com - a great resource to find out what other people thought of a pattern!
- Patterns from the Past - sells original, vintage and some recently out of print sewing patterns of all kinds, and older knitting, crochet and tatting patterns and shuttles.
- Patterns of Time - A clothier's guild for the complete costumer specializing in Historical, Ethnic, and Fantasy Costuming.
- PatternShowcase.com - The largest selection of independent and hard-to-find patterns on the internet - all with free shipping
- Patterns That Fit You
- Primrose Lane - "The doll clothes you wish you could wear, and now you can!"
- Purrfection Artistic Wearables - "wearable art" type patterns
- Sense and Sensibility Patterns - Winsome clothing with an old-fashioned appeal.
- SewingPatterns.com - sells big 3 and a number of independent patterns
- The Sewing Workshop
- Shirley Adams Sewing Connection - "The Speed of Fashion"
- Shopping Cart Cover Pattern
- Simplicity Patterns
- Smoke & Fire Company - Colonial, Scottish, and Medieval patterns for re-enactors. Sells Folkwear & other pattern brands as well as the eponymous brand.
- Stretch & Sew Patterns
- Suitability Equestrian Patterns
- Vogue Patterns Online
Quilting
RTW Nursing Clothing and Bras
- Active Baby Care - home of the Boob top
- Baker Lane Dressmaking and Design - Practical femininity, old-fashioned elegance, customized service
- Bareware Baby & Maternity (Canada)
- Beanmom's Nursing Apparel Links
- Blissfulbabes (Canada)
- Breast is Best - Clothing for Nursing Mothers (same as Birth and Baby)
- Chia's Breastfeeding Clothing (Canada)
- CO Nursingwear - invisible zip access
- Ecobaby Organics - Nursing tops, bras, pads
- Emma Jane Maternity (UK)
- Expecting More
- Expressiva Nursingwear
- Hush'ush Wear (Singapore) - breastfeeding fashion for modern moms
- LilyPadz - unique nursing pads
- Mama T's - Breastfeeding clothing, baby slings
- MamaModa
- Maternal Instinct (Canada) - Urban Maternity Wear
- MommyBras.com - A division of The Nurtured Baby
- MomShop.com
- Motherwear
- nestmom.com - Baby Nest Slings, Bravado Bras, and more
- The Nurture Center
- Royce Lingerie (UK)
- Sierra Trading Post - Inexpensive silk long underwear, not nursing
- The Sportsman's Guide - silk long underwear, not nursing, but great prices
- Twinkle Little Star (Canada)
Sewing for Children
Sewing Machine Technical & Troubleshooting
Sewing Tips for Specific Fabrics
Slings & Babywearing
- Amby Natures Nest Baby Hammock - (not for wearing the baby, but I couldn't figure out where else to put this link) Promotes sound sleep through comfortable hammock design and springing motion
- Asian-Style Baby Carrier Instructions (Emma's) - A very easy to sew, easy to put on, and verstaile carrier
- Asian-Style Carrier Instructions (Reverend Jan's)
- The Babycarrier Linkpage - scroll to the bottom for sling patterns
- Baby-Related Crafts
- Baby sling tying tricks
- Crochet a Baby Sling
- Didymos Baby Slings - Organic Sling from Germany
- Freehand Baby Carriers
- Frugal Baby Tips - Make Your Own Rebozo Sling
- Hip Hammock
- How to Make an Adjustable Sling - with rings, rails and padding
- How to Sew a Baby Carrier Sling
- Kangaroo Korner - Baby slings from around the world (lots of pictures, comparisons, instructions)
- Kelly's Attachment Parenting: Slings: Why, How, and Where? - lots of sling info, and links to wearing instructions, sewing instructions, and sources for RTW slings.
- Kozy Carrier
- Make Your Own Tube-Style Sling
- Making a Ring Wrap - instructions for a new style of baby carrier that's like a cross between a sling and a wrap carrier. It uses sling rings instead of knots.
- MamaRoo Baby Sling - the flexibility of a ringed sling, the comfort of a wrap, and the carrying convenience of a front-pack
- Mama Roo Didymos Instructions - For making and wearing the Didymos sling
- Maya Wrap Baby Sling Instructions
- THE ORIGINAL REBOZO WAY HOW-TO
- OTSBH Wearing Instructions
- "Outside Wombs" - This 30-page booklet on baby-carrying contains detailed instructions for making 7 different slings or baby carriers, with over 20 carrying positions. Little or no sewing required.
- Packababy instructions
- PepperMint - Guide to choosing a baby sling or carrier (also see the comparison chart and wearing instructions links at the bottom)
- Podegi picture
- Porte-bébé chinois (France) - packababy style instructions (in French). Click here for a Google-translated English version.
- Sew a Baby Sling
- Sling Me Mommy - sells rtw slings, but also has instructions for sewing your own sling at the bottom of the page.
- Sling Rings - Buy rings to make your own baby sling. Learn about Attachment Parenting and Babywearing. Find links to Patterns and on-line instructions.
- Sources for "side release buckles" or parachute clips a la Hip Hammock:
Althea's Needles and Threads Online (Australia)
Dogbooties.com
Best Buy Button and Buckle
Side Release Buckle
- Sutemi Gear - Home of the Sutemi Pack Baby Carrier
- TheBabyWearer.com - information and guidelines to help you choose the right babycarrier for your needs. Reviews, articles, photos and discussions.
- TickleTurdle - Knit Slings and Things
- Wears the Baby - Babies belong in arms - wear your baby! Information, inspiration and useful things for mindful families.
- wickelkinder.de (Germany) - sells a number of interesting-looking baby carriers. Click here for a Google-translated English version
- Yahoo Groups!: slingsewing
Techniques & How-To's
- Alter a Crewneck to a V-Neck - from SewNews
- Basic Seam Types
- Basic Standard Pillowcase Instructions
- Beads, Beading, Beadwork
- Bind a V-Neckline - from SewNews
- Blind Hem - by Emma
- Blind Hemming Explained
- Body Measurements and Ease Allowances
- The Costumer's Manifesto How-To Advice Links - more costume accessories than sewing, but tons of links
- Easy Bust Increase - by Emma
- An Easy, Flat Fly-Front Zipper - video from Threads
- Easy Method for Adding Seam Allowances to Patterns
- Enclosing Armhole on Sleeveless ELD #104 - by Emma
- Facings & Understitching Lesson
- Felting: Its Magic and Mayhem
- Felting or Fulling Woven Wool
- The Flounce
- Foolproof Invisible Zipper
- French Binding Corners - by Emma
- Get Creative! Sewing Techniques
- The Glove Website
- Guidelines for Fabric Requirements
- Hems at the End
- Home Dec Basic Measurements
- How I do a flat-fell seam - by Linda F.
- How I do a French seam - by Linda F.
- How I do a Hong Kong underlining - by Linda F.
- How I do a mock-fly front - by Linda F.
- How I finish a hem split - by Linda F.
- How to Applique - by Robin E.
- How to Do a French-Bound Neckline - by Linda F.
- How to Do an Inseam Pocket - by Linda F.
- How to Do a Raglan Full Bust Adjustment
- How to Estimate Fabric Requirements for Bindings
- How to Insert an Invisible Zipper
- How to Make Bias Strips
- How to Make a Narrow Hem
- How to Put In a Zipper
- NEW! How to Sew a Couch Stitch and More - A Beginner's Guide to Simple Sewing Stitches
- Interfacings
- Invisible Zipper Application
- Invisible Zipper with a Buttonhole Foot
- Invisible Zippers Step-by-Step
- Janome Techniques - many techniques, some Janome specific, but many could be used on any sewing machine
- Jan's Guide to Sequins
- Kilt Making Website
- Kilt Pleating 101
- Lining a Jacket or Coat
- Madeira Appliqué
- Making a Kilt
- Making a Muslin
- Making and Using a Muslin - video from Threads (includes how to add a dart)
- Make Your Own Shoes - sells a book on making shoes from scratch
- McCall's Fabric Conversion Guide
- Mitered Corners on Bindings - by Emma
- A Modern Approach to Making a 'Great Kilt'
- Neckline Binding for Knits - video from Threads
- Playing with Chenille
- Project Muslin - step-by-step photos of how to create a pattern through draping
- Purrfection Artistic Wearables - a bunch of decorative techniques and a few sewing tips
- Reverse Leather Applique
- Scotch Tape as a Sewing Aid
- Scraps - what to do with them
- Seam Finishes for a Plain Seam
- Seam Finishes
- Seam Finishes - by Kate
- Serger Basics: Construction Techniques
- Sewing in a Zipper - from Threads
- Sewing Sequins
- Sewing Terms
- Sewing Tips and Techniques - from PatternReview
- Sewing Tips from Emma - includes: Flat Construction Sleeves that fit like Set-in Sleeves; Hemming; Easing without a basting line; Ironing Hems before construction; Learn to Love Sewing; Learn to Fit!; Sleeves too tight, can't Lift Arms?; Easy Scrubs the right way; Adjust any Pattern to Maternity; and Pocket Bags: put any pocket anywhere - GREAT INFO!!!
- Sewing Ups and Downs: Placement of Fabric and/or Garment Pieces for Machine Sewing
- Sewing with Elastic
- Short Cut Tailoring Techniques: Finishing The Hem
- Short Cut Tailoring Techniques: Shoulder Shapes
- Short Cut Tailoring Techniques: Under and Uppercollar Units
- A Simple Fleece Jacket - step by step photos
- Sleeve Plackets and Bands
- SOFT Fusible Applique - by Emma
- Starching: A Good Solution - from Quiltmaker, but every good NMSL-er knows that starch is great for apparel sewing, too!
- The Costume Goddess - for bellydancing, but has lots of tips about costumes, fitting & alterations, and sewing techniques
- Taking Measurements
- Tips for Successful Machine Appliqué
- Topstitching
- Turn and Stitch Seam Finish - by Linda F.
- Using Wash-A-Way Wonder Tape to Apply Clear Elastic to Stabilize a Knit Neckline
- Zippers: Invisible - by Emma
Textile Info
Wardrobe Planning and Fashion
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