DIY: Look Here Before Posting

[KodakII]

Since this area of the forum is pretty popular, I think we should have one thread dedicated to useful links, books, etc. Please feel free to add anything that is helpful and relevant.

Online Fabric Stores
http://stylezeitgeist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3382

Sewing Machine Recommendations
http://stylezeitgeist.com/forums/sho...ewing+machines
http://sewing.patternreview.com/

Patternmaking and Sewing
Patternmaking for Fashion Designhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/013...d_i=0321034236
Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswearhttp://www.amazon.com/Pattern-Cuttin...4848669&sr=1-2
Vogue Sewinghttp://www.amazon.com/Vogue-Sewing-R...4848798&sr=1-1
Classic Tailoring Techniques: A Construction Guide for Men's Wear http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Tailor...4848874&sr=1-2

Shoe making
http://handmadeshoes.wordpress.com/

Waxing and dying http://stylezeitgeist.com/forums/sho...ghlight=waxing
http://stylezeitgeist.com/forums/sho...ghlight=waxing
http://stylezeitgeist.com/forums/sho...ighlight=dying
http://stylezeitgeist.com/forums/sho...ighlight=dying
http://stylezeitgeist.com/forums/sho...ighlight=dying
http://stylezeitgeist.com/forums/sho...ighlight=dying

[Faust]

excellent idea, Kodak. I will pin this.

[KodakII]

Woops, thanks Mona.

[fadetogrey]

I don't know how "diy" this is, but definitely looks like an informative read for somebody interested in leather or skins.

Conservation of Leather and Related Materials
by Marion Kite, Roy Thompson

Product Description (C/O Amazon)
The conservation of skin, leather and related materials is an area that, until now, has had little representation by the written word in book form. Marion Kite and Roy Thomson, of the Leather Conservation Centre, have prepared a text which is both authoritative and comprehensive, including contributions from the leading specialists in their fields, such as Betty Haines, Mary Lou Florian, Ester Cameron and Jim Spriggs.

The book covers all aspects of Skin and Leather preservation, from Cuir Bouillie to Bookbindings. There is significant discussion of the technical and chemical elements necessary in conservation, meaning that professional conservators will find the book a vital part of their collection.

As part of the Butterworth-Heinemann Black series, the book carries the stamp of approval of the leading figures in the world of Conservation and Museology, and as such it is the only publication available on the topic carrying this immediate mark of authority.

* First book to cover the subject comprehensively
* Wide coverage, including Fish and Reptiles, Taxidermy and Furs, making it invaluable for conservator, curator and collector alike
* Technical aspects of conservation discussed in full

http://www.amazon.ca/Conservation-Le...919923&sr=8-30

[KodakII]

http://wkdesigner.wordpress.com/
This is a great blog for learning about patternmaking.

[cabl3]

Just thought I'd contribute this:
http://www.zipperstop.com/

They have a large assortment of YKK zippers, in different materials (molded plastic, aluminum, brass, antique brass etc) and just about any color combination you can think of. Also they have different types such as separating, two way zips, two way separating etc etc etc.

Best part about it is you can have them make the zipper to any length you specify for $1 extra.

[endersgame]

i was trying to find what "culatta" leather was and came across a site with a bunch of useful information on leather..

http://www.worldtradingcorp.com/desi...esignstart.htm