Supplies
Spoonflower: The most popular site for ordering custom printed fabrics like the ones shown in this month's article on designing a floral print.
Fabric On Demand: Another digital fabric printing service which offers lighter cottons and several forms of polyester.
By Hand London: Offers digital fabric printing services in the United Kingdom.
Books
The Colette Guide to Sewing Hems: Learn to create tiny hems in light and sheer fabric with this free ebook.
The Stitches of Creative Embroidery: This book, first published in 1960, contains instructions and photos for many unusual stitches you can use as reinforcement at stress points.
A Field Guide to Fabric Design: This book by Kim Kight offers a fantastic introduction to designing your own fabric.
Fashions of a Decade: The 1940s by Patricia Baker: Learn more about the fashion trends of the 1940s.
Fashions of a Decade: The 1930s by Maria Constantino
1930s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook by Fiell, Charlotte, and Emmanuelle Dirix
Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Late '70s by Tina Skinner
Websites
Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials: Visit this blog to learn numerous stitches, many of which can be used to create beautiful reinforcement.
Embroidery.about.com: About.com offers clear diagrams to make learning new stitches easy.
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