External Resources

Software

GetRight is program that can help dial-up Internet users download programs. If you lose your connection, GetRight remembers where you are and complete the download after you log on again. http://www.getright.com/

PrintKey allows you to capture your entire computer screen or just aportion of it. You can change the image and save it in different formats. This is a freeware program. http://www.webtree.ca/newlife/printkey_info.htm

WinTopo allows the user to convert images to .dxf (CAD) format. WinTopo has a fully functioning Freeware version. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/softsoft/wintopo/index.htm

Helpful websites

Dawn Cloake is the author of a variety of books on pattern making. She has also created womenswear blocks (slopers) for use in PatternMaker software. http://www.fashionacademy.co.uk/

Duct Tape Double Studio contains directions for creating a custom dressmaker’s mannequin. http://www.leanna.com/DuctTapeDouble/

Fabulous Fit Dress Forms carries dressmaker’s forms for professional and personal use. www.fabulousfit.com

The Fashion Academy provides distance learning courses, books, and pattern cutting blocks. http://www.fashionacademy.co.uk/

Fitting Tips is a resource for users of pattern making software. Fitting Tips produces a newsletter which is published 4 times a year. http://www.fittingtips.com/index.htm

Milieux is an online costuming resource for historical, science fiction and fantasy costumers. http://www.milieux.com/costume/

PatternMaker Projects is a feature of the J.K.Smith Designs website. PatternMaker Projects are step by step directions that can be downloaded in a .pdf format. These projects range from beginner to advanced level and teach pattern making and CAD techniques. http://www.jksmithdesigns.com/projects/pmprojects.htm

VintageSewing.info offers free online access to public domain sewing books. The books cover pre-1900 through the 1950’s. Of special interest to pattern makers is Modern Pattern Design by Harriet Pepin. http://www.vintagesewing.info/index.html

The University of British Columbia Library: Web Resources in Costume contains many links to costume oriented sites. http://www.library.ubc.ca/home/subjects-all.html