Contents
Inflatable Material
NOTE: purchase coated ripstop for inflatables
Best Bulk Ripstop Nylon
http://westmarkcorp.com/
Other Sources of Ripstop Nylon
Kite Builder
Denver Fabrics
Quest Outfitters
Seattle Fabrics
JoAnn Fabrics
Vinyl
Fabric.com
JoAnn Fabrics
Colorful vinyl – online sources or stores on Canal Street in NYC
Colorful Plastic Bags
Uline Assorted Color Bags
Sewing Tutorials
Tutorials on Surface Manipulation of Fabric
Gathering Fabric
(one row is called gathering and if you do many rows it is called shirring)
- How to Properly Gather Fabric | Sewing Machine Tutorial
- How To Gather Fabric The Easiest Way | Sew Anastasia
- Shirring with Beads
Pleating
Smocking
Slashing
Hand-Sewing Tutorials
Mending Techniques
- Denim: https://www.closetcorepatterns.com/repairing-jeans-with-invisible-mending/
- Chiffon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djl6tQfWAcs
- Knit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM8GBIfDZcQ
- Darning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUQ9b_gcoII
- Sashiko Functional Embroidery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CC6aQbHqdE
Embroidery Resources
- Needle Types: https://www.rockymountainsewing.com/hand-sewing-needles/
- 8 Essential Techniques
- 6 Essential Techniques Video
- 12 Basic Embroidery Stitches Video