I would love a modern reference from the Threads editors. I learned to sew from my grandmothers and have the old Vogue sewing book, but I'm sure there are many new materials and techniques that would help take my sewing to a higher level. Thanks.

For vintage fabric, UrbanBurp in San Francisco - she has a retail store, too. Lots of wonderful bark cloth and other selections. http://www.urbanburp.com/

I've used this same concept in fitted dancewear to allow the dancers complete range of motion.