PA 4-H Textile Science References

Intermediate Project

The following are suggested resources should your 4-H member want additional help or inspiration. Some contain a variety of ideas and can be used for more than one project or level of projects. Most are inexpensive, but we would suggest that you look at them at your local fabric store, bookstore, or library before purchasing. If you library doesn't have the book often they can interlibrary loan the book from another library for free or the cost of postage notification.

If they get enough requests, they may even purchase the book for their collection.

Intermediate Level Textile Science References

  1. Singer Step-by-Step. Minnetonka, MN: Cy DeCosse Incorporated, 1990.
  2. Shaeffer, Claire. Sewing S.O.S.: No nonsense advice for your sewing glitches. Menlo Park, CA: Open Chain Publishing, 1988.
  3. Fit and Fabric from Threads. Newton, CT: Taunton Press, 1991.
  4. Singer Sewing Reference Library. Sewing essentials. Minnetonka, MN: Cy DeCosse Incorporated, 1994.

Knits

  1. Saunders, Jan. Sewing with knits: State of the art techniques for zigzag machines and sergers. In Fit and Fabric from Threads Magazine, 72-77. Reprinted from Threads Magazine October 1988 19:60-65.
  2. Tondle, Rose Marie. Sewing with knit fabric. Nebraska Extension Service Bulletin, G92-1091-A, June 1992.

Coordinates

  1. Everett, Felicity & Garbera, Carol. Usborne Guide to Making Clothes from Start to Finish. London: Usborne Publishing, Ltd., 1985.
  2. Palmer, Pati & Ploetsch, Susan. Pants for Any Body. Portland, OR: Metropolitan Printing Company, 1976. (revised edition).

Fiction

  1. Hest, Amy. The purple coat. New York: Four Winds Press, 1986.

Accessories

  1. Bostford, Shirley. Scarf Art. Pelham, NY. Distlefink Designs, Inc., 1989.
  2. Dodson, Jackie. How to make soft jewelry. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Company, 1991.
  3. Bensussen, Rusty. Sew your own fashion accessories. New York, NY: Sterling Publishing Company, 1990.
  4. Green, Marilyn. The button lover's book. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Company, 1991.
  5. Everett, Felicity & Garbera, Carol. Jewelry. In Fashion and Style Four Usborne Fashion Guides in One. London, Usborne Publishing, 1988.
  6. Johnson, Anne & Stoneking, Robin. Braids and Bows. Palo Alto, CA: Klutz Press, 1992.
  7. Smith, Nancy & Milligan, Lynda. Bunchies: Fast and easy instructions for creating a bunch of scrunchies. Denver, CO: Possibilities (8970 East Hampden Avenue), 1992.
  8. Bullis, Janis & Janssen-Fleishchman, Mary Beth. Braids and bows for kids. Lincolnwood, IL: Publications International Ltd (7373 North Ciero Avenue 60646, 1993.
  9. Person, Ann. The complete wardrobe. Eugene, OR: Stretch & Sew, 1994 (3 patterns on pages 36-38).
  10. Stangl, Jean. Hats, hats and more hats! Carthage, IL: Fearon Teacher Aids, no date indicated. (ISBN: 0-8224-3602-7). Young children.
  11. Singer. Quick and easy sewing projects. Minnetonka, MN: Cy Decosse Incorporated. Singer Sewing Series, 1993.
  12. Aulson, Pam. The placemat plus. Wennham, MA: Author, 1978. (Accessories made from placemats--also includes knitting and closet organizers. ISBN No. 0-9601896-1-0. Order from: Patch as Patch Can, PO Box 87, Wenham, MA 01984.
  13. Bawden, Juliet. The hat book: Creating hats for every occasion. Asheville, NC: 1992.
  14. Restuccia, Nancy. Hold it!: How to sew bags, totes, duffels, pouches and more. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Company, 1994.
  15. Kunzelman, C. Quickstyle: How to expand, enhance and update your wardrobe with accessories. New York: Villard Books, 1994.
  16. Avery, V. Nifty neckwear. Lafayette, CA: C & T Publishing, 1994.
  17. Parks, C. Make your own great vests. New York: Sterling, 1995.

Self-Determined

  1. Everett, Felicity, Garbera, Carol, and Woods, Paula. Fashion and Style: Four Usborne Fashion Guides in One. London, Usborne Publishing, 1988.

Time Saving Techniques

  1. Palmer, Pati & Pletsch, Susan. Mother Pletsch's Painless Sewing. Metropolitan Press.
  2. Ferrari, Lynn. Vogue Easy Sewing. Harper-Row, 1985.
  3. Singer. Time Saving Sewing (Singer Reference Library. Minnetonka, MN: Cy Decosse Incorporated, 1987.
  4. Singer. 101 Sewing Secrets (Singer Reference Library. Minnetonka, MN: Cy Decosse Incorporated, 1989.
  5. Zieman, Nancy. The Busy Woman's Sewing Book. Menlo Park, CA: Open Chain Publishing, 1988 (revised edition).
  6. Saunders, Janice. Illustrated speed sewing plus...Centerline, Michigan: Speed Sewing Limited, 1985.
  7. Zieman, Nancy. Sewing Express. Birmingham, Alabama: Oxmoor House, 1994.

Serging or Overlock References

  1. Bottom, L. Taming Your First Serger. San Francisco, CA: Update Newsletters, 1991.
  2. Palmer, Pati, Brown, G., & Green, Sue. Creative Serging Illustrated. Raynor, PA: Chilton Book Company, 1987.
  3. Brown, Gail & Palmer, Pati. The Complete Handbook for Overlock Sewing. Eugene, OR: Wisner Associates, 1985.
  4. Palmer, Pati, Brown, Gail, Green, Sue. The Complete Handbook for Decorative Overlock Sewing. 1987.
  5. Young, Tammy & Bottom, Lori. ABC's of Serging. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Company.
  6. Brown, Gail & Young, Tammy. Innovative Serging. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Company.
  7. Black, Lynette, Wisner, Linda. Creative Serging for the Home. Palmer/Pletsch Incorporated, 1991.
  8. Singer. Sewing with an Overlock (Singer Reference Library). Minnetonka, MN: Cy Decosse Incorporated, 1989.
  9. Baker, Naomi & Young, Tammy. Serger Gifts and Crafts: An Idea Book for All Occasions. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Company, 1989.*
  10. Brown, Gail & Young, Tammy. Innovative Serging: Newest, Best, and Fastest Techniques for Overlock Sewing, 1989.
  11. Baker, Naomi, & Young, Tammy. Simply Serge Any Fabric. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Company, 1990.*
  12. Brown, Gail & Young, Tammy. Innovative Serging, Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Company, 1990.*
  13. Price, Ann. The Serger Idea Book. Portland, OR: Palmer/Pletsch Associates, 1989.*
  14. Young, Tammy and Baker, Naomi. Serged garments in minutes: A complete guide to simple construction techniques. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Company, 1992.
  15. Davies, Diana. Understanding sergers. Shoreview, MN: Acorn Press, 1992.

Sewing for Other Projects and Other People

SuitAbility has patterns for horse projects. Write to them at: 1355 West 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102.

  1. Saunders, Jan. A Step-by-Step Guide to Your Sewing Machine. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Company, 1990.
  2. Pellowski, Anne. How to Make Cloth Books for Children. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Company, 1993.
  3. Baker, Rhoda and Denyer, Miles. Making Kites. Seacaucus, New Jersey,: Chartwell Books, Inc., 1993.
  4. Singer. Quick and easy sewing projects. Minnetonka, MN: Cy Decosse Incorporated. Singer Sewing Series, 1993.
  5. Mulari, M. Travel gear and gifts to make. Aurora, MN: Mary's Productions, second printing 1993.

Home Environment and Home Furnishings:

  1. Everett, Felicity & Woods, Paula. Design & Decorate Your Room. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd., 1989.
  2. Kirsch: Sew-easy Curtain Styles: Using Your Own Fabric and Kirsch Rods. Sturgis, Michigan: Kirsch, June 1988 (pamphlet).
  3. Lindahl, Judy. Decorating with fabric: An idea book. Portland, OR: Judy Lindahl, 1975.
  4. Woman's Day Decorating with Fabric. New York, NY: Sedgewood Press, 1990.
  5. Vogue Sewing for the Home. New York, NY: Harper & Row, 1986.
  6. Brown, Gail. Quick Napkin Creations. Menlo Park, CA: Open Chain Publishing, 1990.
  7. Guild, Tricia. Furnish with Fabric. New York, NY: Harmony, 1990.
  8. Singer. Sewing for the Home (Singer Refererence Library). Minnetonka, MN: Cy Decosse Incorporated, 1988.
  9. Calvin, Maggie. Pure Fabrication: Fabric ideas for the Home. Radnor, PA: Chilton. 1985.
  10. Lipson, Michelle. Sew a Dinosaur: 21 playful prehistoric beasts to follow you home. New York, NY: Sterling/Lark Publications, 1991. (pages 16-33 also apply to the design project).
  11. Amor, Jennifer. Flavor quilts for kids to make. Paducah, KY: 1991.
  12. Decorating for dining and entertailing: 128 project ideas. Minnetonka, MN: Cy DeCosse, 1994.
  13. Hill, Dorothea. Slipcover magic. Radnor, PA: Chilton, 1995.

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