This is my recommended list. All links are suggestions
Cutting Tools:
45mm Rotary Cutter Brand Olfa
Genuine Olfa 45mm replacement Blades
Self Healing Cutting Mat / found at Joanns or other supply shops
Trim Scissors : Olfa precision cut
Basic Tools:
Bulk Pins
Sewing Needles
Bobbins
Seam Ripper
Marking pen
Iron
Thread + Wooly nylon for stretch fabrics
Safety pins / loop turner
Paper Scissors
Patterning Making:
Numbered Pattern Paper : for pattern tracing and alterations
Large Kraft Tissue Paper : For tracing tissue patterns.
Masking Paper Roll : Tracing Patterns ; Found at Home depot Paint section
Maila Paper Roll : For Final Patterns
9×12 Spartan Zip Bags : organizing and keeping project and patterns together
Rabbit Pattern punch : Heavy Duty
Pattern Hooks : For Hanging final pattern
Usually good to have around :
Interfacings
Zippers
Zipper Foot
Buttons
Hook and Eye
Grommets + Grommet punch
Snaps and snap puncher
mallet
Fashion Resources:
Pattern Drafting and DressMaking : Dorthy Moore’s
Patternmaking for Fashion Design – By Helen Armstrong
Draping for Apparel Design : By Helen Armstrong
Kwik Sew’s Swim & Action Wear : By Kerstin Mårtensson
Kwik Sewing Patterns : find Vintage
Vintage sewing books : SInger
Independent patterns : Pdf Sewing Patterns ; etsy.com
YouTube : how to
Places to shop :
Fabric and Notions
Etsy. Com : Online marketplace
fabric.com: Online Fabric Shop
Mood Fabrics : High quality fabrics + Pattern Paper
Sew Sassy : bra making supplier
BlueMoon Fabric : Los Angeles Fabric Supplier
Sav More Leather : Leather and Grommets
Trim 2000: Los Angeles Notions and Lace
Industrial Sewing Supplies :
GoldStar Supples : Bra Closures and notions
ACE SEWING : Industrial sewing supply source
Wawak : Online Sewing Supply
girl-diy.com 