Follow these links to the latest fashion and sewing news this season.  This page is a work in progress.  Visit often to check our most recent discoveries on the web.

Publications

Threads Magazine - Lots of inspiration here for the serious sewer.

Sew News Magazine - Great site to stay on top of all the newest products and techniques.

Rain City Publishing - Julie Parker's award-winning Fabric Reference Series is available online!

Instruction

Unique Techniques - Get to know this special lady!  Judy Barlup is known for her solid expertise in Japanese tailoring techniques.  Her site offers information on great workshops and specialty sewing notions.

Fitting Tips University - A great resource for users of pattern-making software.  Offers online classes.

Hip Line Media - Award winning sewing classes on DVD. Learn at your own pace.

Notions, Patterns and More

J. Stern Designs - Jennifer Stern is now offering her most wearable clothes as patterns for the home sewer.

Park Bench Pattern Co. - A line of unique clothing patterns designed by Mary Lou Rankin.

Loes Hinse Design - Renowned fashion designer, Loes Hinse, offers a variety of specialty patterns, including patterns for extended sizes.

Pamela's Patterns - These patterns really fit!  Working from years of experience, Pamela's Patterns are specially designed to require less alteration during the construction of the garment.

Textile Studio Patterns - An independent pattern line dedicated to providing the home sewer with simple yet stylish sewing patterns of core wardrobe basics that reflect current better ready-to-wear.

Sew True - Supplies and Notions for dressmakers and tailors.

Nancy's Notions - Great resource for all the notions you'll ever need.

Sewgrand Patterns - Plus Size Patterns for the full-figure sewer.

Sew Essential - The online dressmaking, haberdashery, embroidery and needlecraft store dedicated to the sewing enthusiast. (UK)

Thimbles, Etc. - Unique line of thimbles in custom sizes, as well as other sewing accessories and notions.

HAKA Sewing Furniture - Haka offers unique styles and height choices: sewing, serging and quilting cabinets, cutting tables, combination cut-sew-serge tables and custom designs. Hand crafted in Canada since 1989.

L.J. Designs - Patterns that are stylish, yet simple to construct and comfortable to wear.

Dressmaking, Tailoring and Couture

Evelyn Bash Bridal Couture - In addition to being part of the Sawyer Brook team, Evelyn is a couture dressmaker by trade, serving brides and mothers in Eastern Massachusetts and beyond!

Web Resources

Quiltropolis - Great mailing lists for every flavor of sewing.

Pattern Review - An online sewing community focused on pattern discussions.

Sew What's New - Online resource for sewers. In addition to a lively discussion forum, the site offers articles, sewing and quilting lessons, book reviews and more.

Hip Line Media - Photo Fabric Paper and a select group of current sewing books.

Sewing Stash - A sewing and crafts directory.

Image and Style

Donna Cognac - Image Consultant offering individual and class instruction. Make-up and Skin Care products online plus great seasonal fashion tips.

Conselle - Books and videos on image, fit and pattern alterations.

First View - Pictures of top designers' current and previous lines.

Organizations

Professional Association of Custom Clothiers - A must-visit for anyone in the custom sewing business.

American Sewing Guild - Learn what the national group is doing.  Start your own neighborhood group.