Pattern Books

Merchant & Mills books by Carolyn Denham and the Standard Materials Dictionary by Constanze Derham

Carolyn Denham's standard work shows essential basic patterns in clear patterns and comprehensible explanations. It is supplemented by a small breviary of sewing basics by the same author. The material dictionary by Constanze Derham clearly summarizes which types of fabric, materials and finishes mean what and how to use them.