Patternmaking & Sewing Resources
by Don McCunn

Patternmaking Tools and Supplies

Patternmaking Tools
Sewing Notions and Supplies
Gingham Fabric

Patternmaking Tools

Indicated below are some online resources for patternmaking tools and supplies. The patternmaking paper I recommend is called "Dotted Marking Paper." It comes in different widths as you will see from the links below. I have included a link to a sample of what it looks like as a PDF file.

Dotted Marking Paper
(Sample as PDF File)

Atlas Levy (USA): Atlas Levy carries a variety of patternmaking tools and supplies.
Ace Sewing (USA): Ace Sewing carries a variety of patternmaking tools and supplies.
B. Black and Sons (USA): B. Black and Sons sell tailoring supplies.
Bear Paper and Trim (USA): Bear Paper and Trim sells dotted marking paper in widths from 36" to 72". You need to contact them by phone.
MacCulloch-Wallis (UK): MacCulloch-Wallis sell patternmaking paper which they call dots and crosses. It comes in sheets rather than in rolls. They also have tracing wheels.
Reliable Factory Supply (USA): Reliable Factory Supply carries a variety of patternmaking tools and supplies.
Socraft (Australia): Socraft carries a variety of patternmaking supplies and tools including dotted marking paper

Sewing Tools and Notions

Most sewing tools and notions you will need for patternmaking are available from your local fabric stores. Listed below are some online resources. Most of these stores carry a multitude of products. The easiest way to find a specific product from these stores is to use their search function.

Gingham Fabric

I recommend gingham fabric for fitting basic slopers. Indicated below are some online resources where you can purchase it. Fabric Direct seems to consistently offer it at the best price in the US.

Patternmaking Tools and Supplies

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