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For those of you who have managed in the past to find the right pattern and the perfect new fabric, only to give up in frustration when the fabric doesn't behave like anything you've used before, Fabric Savvy is here to help. Author Sandra Betzina has wrestled with just about every fabric out there, and she's lived to tell in this excellent guide that's perfectly suited for beginning and experienced sewers alike.
85 fabrics are covered and appear in alphabetical order, with two pages devoted to each. For every material Betzina highlights a multitude of topics, including fabric facts (bulky/drape/breathable/how fabricated), suitability (types of projects), sewing tips, lay- out (and why it matters), interfacing, stitch length, seam finish, closures and hemming. The categories are thorough, as is the scope of fabrics addressed: waterproof breathables, tencel and lamé, to name a few, along with 14 types of silk and eight types of wool.
Colour photographs accompany the descriptions of fabrics and projects, while helpful illustrations further explain the techniques used. Finally, Betzina offers a glossary of fabric terms and a thorough listing of contact information for fabric and alternative pattern companies, making Fabric Savvy a must-have for any sewing enthusiast. --Molly McElroy --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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An A-Z reference guide to every fabric imaginable that dressmakers and needleworkers are likely to use - from the newest to the old favourites. This is essential reading for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed in a haberdashery shop by all the fabrics and choices. 85 fabrics are listed alphabetically for easy reference, from African Mudcloth to Wool Melton, and including lace, leather, linen, lycra, velvet and thirteen different kinds of silk. Specific information for each fabric includes: - Uses - Preshrinking instructions - Layout - Marking - Cutting - - Interfacing - Needle and Thread Options - Stitch Length - - Seam Finishing - Topstitching - Pressing - Hemming - Sewing Tips -
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