CRIMSON STAR EMPORIUM’S BASIC

RESOURCE LIST

This is a basic list to help get you started on some of the tools and books you should probably research and invest in if you're looking to get into pattern making.  A Grand Resource List will be made available on my Patreon at a later date.  I will also try to update this list with my shop links as I get more items in.

TOOLS:

• Dotted Pattern Paper: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009KCWGKQ?keywords=pattern%20drafting%20paper&qid=1447113560&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2
• Sketch Roll (8lb) 24”x50” white Paper: http://www.amazon.com/Sketch-Roll-24IN-50YD-White/dp/B0028OVDNE/ref=sr_1_43?s=arts-crafts&srs=7777913011&ie=UTF8&qid=1447113685&sr=1-43
  • Another good width is 36"
  • Just make sure it’s at least 24” because otherwise you will be using a lot of paper
• Dritz SuperBoard: https://www.itstartsfromnothing.com/collections/all/products/dritz-superboard-durable-kraft-board-39-3-4-x72
• Dritz 4-in-1 Design Ruler: https://www.itstartsfromnothing.com/collections/notions/products/dritz-4-in-1-design-ruler
• French Curve Set 4/pkg: https://www.itstartsfromnothing.com/collections/notions/products/french-curve-set-4-pkg
• 24” x 14” L-Square: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FGXAI9E/ref=s9_hps_bw_g201_i1
• Collins Quilt & Sew Ruler: https://www.itstartsfromnothing.com/collections/notions/products/collins-quilt-sew-ruler-2-x18
• Dritz Quilt-N-Sew See-Through Ruler: https://www.itstartsfromnothing.com/collections/notions/products/dritz-quilt-n-sew-see-through-ruler-2-x18
• Dritz 6” Design Ruler: https://www.itstartsfromnothing.com/collections/notions/products/dritz-6-design-ruler
• Tape Measure: https://www.itstartsfromnothing.com/collections/notions/products/dritz-tape-measure-5-8-x60
• Scissors
  • Good idea to get a regular 8” Dressmaking Shears, and a 4” Clipping shears; (Optional are pinking shears)
  • Good: Fiskars ($3.99-$46.99)
  • Best: Ginghers ($16.99-$69.99)
• Pins
  • There are many times for different kinds of fabric (lightweight vs heavyweight)
  • Can be found at any craft store, or online
• Needles
  • Same as pins, many kinds for different projects
  • Would suggest at least a Schmetz Universal Needle in size 80/12 and a set of assorted hand needles
• Compass: http://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-R-GeoMaster-Bow-Compass/dp/B00006IAP1/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447115027&sr=8-1&keywords=031901907938 (or really any other style you may have)
• Dressforms:
  • FabulousFit ($387-$2287): https://www.fabulousfit.com/
  • The Shop Company ($169-$449): http://theshopcompany.com/dress-forms/professional.html
  • Wolf Form (Seriously one of the best but pricey $900-$1700): http://www.wolfform.com/
  • Royal Forms ($580-$1075): http://www.ronis.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=3
  • Roxy Forms ($285-$545): http://www.mannequinmadness.com/collections/dress-forms
  • Adjustable forms aren’t ideal but could also work (static forms are awesome and you can always buy the Fabulous Fitting system adjustable pads to add to your form)

PATTERNMAKING:

• Armstrong, Hellen Joseph.  Patternmaking for Fashion Design (5th Edition).  ISBN: 978-0136069348
• Armstrong, Hellen Joseph.  Draping for Apparel Design.  ISBN: 978-1609012403
• Amaden-Crawford, Connie. The Art of Fashion Draping.  ISBN: 978-1609012274
• Kershaw, Gareth.  Pattern Cutting for Menswear.  ISBN: 978-1780673196
• Kiisel, Karolyn.  Draping: The Complete Course.  ISBN: 978-1780672861
• Kim, Injoo.  Patternmaking for Menswear: Classic to Contemporary.  ISBN: 978-1609019440
• Knowles, Lori A.  Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: Juniors, Misses and Women. ISBN: 978-1563673283
• Knowles, Lori A.  Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: Menswear.  ISBN: 978-1563673290