Books
The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing: 1200 Full-color How-to Photos. Minneapolis, MN: Creative Pub. International, 2009. Print. Rev. + Expanded Ed.
This source has detailed instructions and tips with corresponding photographs on each page on how to use a sewing machine. Unlike most sewing books, this one is primarily composed of photographs to show you exactly how to do certain steps.
Matthews, Elizabeth. Different Like Coco. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press, 2007. Print.
This book is a short, illustrated biography of Coco Chanel. It gives a good overview of her life.
Reid, Alison. Learn to Sew. New York: Sterling Pub., 2008. Print.
A good beginners book, with lots of illustrations and project ideas, this would probably be one of the books that I would start with to learn sewing basics.
Sewing Tips & Trade Secrets. Newtown, CT: Taunton, 1996. Print.
This book has few pictures, and is very dense, however, it has many tips and tricks on creating and correcting a pattern, sewing techniques, and other guidance. The book is at an intermediate level, so it would be more useful after I have learned basic sewing.
Shaeffer, Claire B., High-fashion sewing secrets from the world's best designers: a step-by-step guide to sewing stylish seams, buttonholes, pockets, collars, hems, and more. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1997. Print.
Although dated, this source provides descriptions on how to sew a variety of "high-fashion" seems, frills, pleats, and more. It is written for those with more experience, and I will have to buy it from Amazon, but it would be an excellent source for learning more about clothing design.
Periodicals
Colchester, Max. “The Fall of Christian Lacroix.” The Wall Street Journal. 7 Aug 2009. 29 Jan 2011. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204619004574318400611353392.html
After my interview with Shonali, I wanted to learn more about the fate of Christian Lacroix. This article not only fed my curiosity, but also provided information on the workings of the fashion industry; how designers are picked up by larger corporations, and the struggles they face.
“Flash: Political Ties.” Vogue: 424. Sept 2010.
This short excerpt gives three examples of fusion wedding dresses, taking elements from Eastern designs.
Gilday, Erin. “Vintage in Detail: Cording.” Sewing Blog. Burda Style. 5 Jan 2011. 29 Jan 2011. http://www.burdastyle.com/blog/vintage-in-detail-cording
This article talks about how to use cording in the vintage style, giving lots of photographs as examples. It gives me some interesting ideas as to how to use this kind of decoration.
“How to Spot Fake Armani Clothes.” eHow.com. 29 Jan 2011. http://www.ehow.com/how_4478649_spot-fake-armani-clothes.html
Despite having the topic of teaching you how to spot fake Armani clothes, this article was actually very useful in providing a summary of the different black versus white brands that Armani has, and an insight on Armani’s style, and reason for fame (which is in the article because it helps the buyer distinguish between what Armani would and would not do). This was mentioned during my interview with Shonali.
Milligan, Lauren. “Alexander McQueen.” Vogue.com. 12 April, 2010. 26 Jan 2011.
A short biography, in light of Alexander McQueen’s recent death, about how he came to be a designer, and what he achieved.
Mower, Sarah. "Mr. Ford Returns." Vogue: 256-63. Dec 2010.
This article provides a timeline of Tom Ford's career as a designer, and how he is returning to the fashion world.
“Learning Sewing: Perfect Curved Seems.” Burda Style. 25 Nov 2010. 29 Jan 2011. http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/perfect-curved-seams
Knowing how to sew curved seems is essential in Western clothing, and something that not easy. This article goes through each step with a corresponding photograph. Although its process is very painstaking, it would be useful for thicker, more difficult materials.
Martin, Richard. “Gianni Versace. Combines Eastern and Western Influences in Fashion Design.” Artforum International Magazine. 1 Oct 1995. 29 Jan 2011. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Gianni+Versace.-a017520466
This article discusses the psychological and cultural impact when designer Gianni Versace fused the traditional Indian sari with radical British punk fashion. It ties in historical meaning from colonial times, as well as both criticism and admiration for the daring act. This provides insight to the different views and reactions to fusing traditional garments and modern fashion.
Talukdar, Taniya. “A Taste of the International at Bangalore Fashion Week.” Daily News & Analysis. 30 Jan 2011. 30 Jan 2011. http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_a-taste-of-the-international-at-bangalore-fashion-week_1500810
Videos
Coco Avant Chanel. Dir. Anne Fontaine. Perf. Audrey Tautou and Benoît Poelvoorde. Screen Media Films, 2009. DVD.
This French film shows Coco Chanel's life before she became a famous designer. It provides many personal details of her life, as well as how she learned how to sew and designed her own clothing.
*Teach Yourself to Sew: Notions 101. Ed. May, Deana Tierney. Dist. Threads Magazine. YouTube. 3 Mar 2010. 26 Jan 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watchv=pfYMe66i4DE&playnext=1&list=PLB9A65FEEB9589790&index=8.
This is the first of a video series of 36 videos, available on YouTube, is extremely useful,
showing you step by step how to sew both garments and accessories. I plan to use most of these videos, and will probably start with the following: Patterns 101, Fabric 101, Sewing and Pattern Making Basics, How to Sew a Buttonhole, How to Sew a Sleeve, and others. Once I am more advanced, I will use the video, How to Make a Corset (for a dress design I would like to make), How to Make a Jacket, How to Make a Skirt, and other such videos. Although it uses some sewing terms, since it is visual, one can easily determine what is being said. This will be an invaluable source.
*Understanding & Making Sewing Patterns. YouTube. 21 Jan 2008. 26 Jan 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watchv=0vs9RsJVMVY&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=SP913B0E0B756B3B24
This is the first of a video series of 10 videos gives tips and instruction on how to understand and
create your own sewing patterns. It is very difficult to understand a pattern without some sewing experience, so this will help me decipher the sewing patterns, and learn how to make my own once I start designing. I will start with the first videos, Introduction to Sewing Patterns, How to Read a Sewing Pattern, and later How to Make and Finish a Sewing Pattern.
Websites
"About Sew Green - Ithaca, NY." Welcome to Sew Green! Web. 30 Jan. 2011. http://www.sew-green.org/sew_about.html
This is Sew Green’s website. I hope to get an internship there, and at the very least take lessons. This website provides the contact information of the organizers of Sew Green, and information about the non-profit organization.
Free Sewing Projects, Free Learn to Sew Articles, Charitable Sewing, My Sewing Room , Bridal and More. Web. 30 Jan. 2011. http://www.sewing.org/index.html
Although much of this website is pretty useless, it has some sewing tips and patterns that could be useful. It has a “sew-lutions blog,” and most importantly, a sewing teacher search base. Currently there are two sewing teachers listed in their database under Ithaca.
FUSION FASHION SHOW 2011 - NYC. Web. 30 Jan. 2011. http://www.fusionfashionshow.com/
This is the website for the FIT versus Parson’s School of Design fashion competition. It has information and photographs of past and the upcoming show. Shonali went to Parson’s, and it will also be fun to see the photographs and what they are coming up with.
New York Fashion. Web. 30 Jan 2011. http://nymag.com/fashion
This is the main page for the fashion section of New York Magazine. This site provides photographs of fashion shows, biographies of designers, and up and coming new styles in New York City. It will be a good source of inspiration.
Paris Runway Fashion Show Photography. Web. 30 Jan. 2011. http://www.parisfashionshows.net/
This website has an archive of runway photographs of Paris shows from 2001 to 2008. It also has links to archives of shows in most of the major fashion cities (New York, Milan, Madrid, London, Barcelona, etc.) Many of the styles are very radical, combining different cultures and traditions.
"Sewing - How-To Help and Videos - For Dummies." How-To Help and Videos - For Dummies. Web. 30 Jan. 2011. http://www.dummies.com/how-to/crafts-hobbies/Sewing.html
This website is from Dummies.com (i.e. Sewing for Dummies). It has simple projects, tips, and advice for those new to sewing. For example, it has a section on how to read a sewing pattern, and making inseam pockets.
"Sewing Lessons for Teens - A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling." A to Z Homeschool Curriculum, Laws, Programs, Social Networks. Web. 30 Jan. 2011. http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/explore/sewing.htm
This site has a collection of links for homeschooled kids to learn how to sew. It has a whole sewing book online for free. All of the sources are free, and many of them are available directly on the site. This will be a very useful and readily available source for learning how to sew.
Sewing Pattern. Butterick Patterns. Web. 30 Jan. 2011. http://butterick.mccall.com/
This is the Butterick Patterns’ website. Butterick is one of the largest pattern making companies, and sells their patterns online as well as at Jo-Ann Fabrics. If there is a pattern I cannot find at Jo-Ann’s, I’ll definitely be able to find it on the website.
Sewing Patterns, Projects, Skills, Tutorials – For People Who Sew. BurdaStyle.com. Web. 30 Jan. 2011. http://www.burdastyle.com/
Burda Style has many resources, including sewing blogs, free patterns (as well as patterns for purchase), project ideas, etc. It will be an excellent source for getting pointers, ideas, and cuts for basic clothes.
"Sewing Projects for Teens: Make Your Own Prom Dress." Essortment Articles: Free Online Articles on Health, Science, Education & More. Web. 30 Jan. 2011. http://www.essortment.com/hobbies/sewingprojectt_szym.htm
Although this webpage discusses making one’s own prom dress, it has many tips on following a pattern, using cheap fabric to make the dress first and double check the cut, and other tricks to making a dress. I will undoubtedly be making a dress as one of my five outfits, and this will definitely come in handy.
Individuals/Organizations
Arora, Suman Gandhi (my aunt), Designer
Aunt in Dera Dhun, India, who makes traditional and more modern Indian clothes. All of my outfits for my cousins’ weddings have been designed by her.
On Facebook
Balakrishna, Sonalini (Shonali), professional fashion designer, runs Devyani and Sutra
Cell: 91-953-529-3797
Designer in Bangalore, India, working with fusion and modern fashion
Bernabini, Diletta, employee of a fashion company in Russia as an Italian translator
Contact through Facebook
Moscow, Russia / Forli, Italy
Cornell Fiber Science and Apparel Design
Student organization: Cornell Design League
Having a fashion show April 6th, could observe and learn
Anita Racine and Van Dyk Lewis are the faculty advisors (arr5 and vdl4@cornell.edu)
Jaclyn Foster is the president (jlf236@cornell.edu)
Elena, Chesna
Learned to sew from her Grandmother
Contact through Facebook/ in class
Ithaca, NY
Hangar Theater Costume Dept
Provides internships and apprenticeships
Adam Zonder
Sew Green
Holds sewing lessons for the community, Basic Sewing I, II, and III (three classes) for $55.
***Also holds free apprenticeships for teens in sewing and fashion design
http://www.sew-green.org/doc/Apprenticeship_Brochure_for_web.pdf
Newell, Autumn, Sewing-Green’s Youth Program Director
607-319-4106 (leave a message with your name and contact information)
Skinner, Wendy, Coordinator
Ithaca, NY
Viking Sewing Gallery, holds sewing lessons for the community
Jessie Emerson, Manager
I talked to her on 1/30, and left my contact info. She says there is a lady in Elmira who could help me with learning how to sew garments
607-266-0751
Inside Jo-Ann Fabrics
2255 N. Triphammer Rd.
Ithaca, NY
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