The Basics
The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook by Nora Abousteit
The Colette Sewing Handbook: Inspired Styles and Classic Techniques for the New Seamstress by Sarai Mitnick
Fashion Sewing for Everyone by Adele P. Margolis
Sew Everything Workshop by Diana Rupp
Sewing Made Easy by Dorothy Sara
Singer Complete Photo Guide to Sewing by Editors of Creative Publishing
The Singer Sewing Book by Mary Picken
Vogue Sewing by Vogue Knitting Magazine
The Vogue Sewing Book by Patricia Perry
Reference
Claire Shaeffer’s Fabric Sewing Guide by Claire Shaeffer
Fairchild’s Dictionary of Textiles by Phyllis G. Tortora
The Fashion Designer’s Textile Directory: A Guide to Fabrics’ Properties, Characteristics, and Garment-Design Potential by Gail Baugh
The Sewing Book: An Encyclopedic Resource of Step-by-Step Techniques by Alison Smith
The Sewtionary: An A to Z Guide to 101 Sewing Techniques and Definitions by Tasia St. Germaine
Fitting
Fast Fit by Sandra Betzina
Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using ANY Pattern by Pati Palmer
Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach by Elizabeth Liechty, Delia Pottbert, and Judith Rasband
How to Make Clothes that Fit and Flatter by Adele P. Margolis
Pattern Fitting with Confidence by Nancy Zieman
Couture
Bridal Couture: Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and Evening Wear by Susan Khalje
Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire Shaeffer
Specialty
The Colette Guide to Sewing Knits: Professional Techniques for Beautiful Everyday Garments by Alison Clair
Shirtmaking by David Coffin
Patternmaking
Patternmaking for Fashion Design by Helen Joseph Armstrong
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