Fabrics A to Z is the essential guide for sewists and fabric enthusiasts of all levels. This thorough resource explains the unique characteristics, strengths, and limitations of more than 100 fabrics in easy-to-understand terms, so any sewist can enter a fabric shop with confidence. From dotted swiss to silk charmeuse to faux fur, each entry includes a close-up photo of the fabric as well as an overview of its characteristics, ideal uses, and special considerations when sewing. As a bonus, the book concludes with a section on the best tools and notions to use when working with particular fibers, as well as tips on how to read patterns. The small size and flexibind format of Fabrics A to Z make it perfect for tossing into a bag when headed to the fabric store.
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Dana Willard is the creator of the popular blog MADE. Her patterns and designs have been featured in sewing publications such as Craft Hope: Handmade Crafts for a Cause and Sew magazine, as well as on blogs and zines such as Craft, Odeedoh, Sewfearless, and Refashion. She lives in Texas. Visit her website at dana-made-it.com.
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By jennyams
Format:Paperback
Great reference for beginning sewers like myself. Includes info on fabric care, ease of sewing, best uses for different types of fabric and even recommended sewing machine needle size, something I have struggled to understand. Small enough to take with you and laid out clearly for quick reference. A new staple reference, love it. Buying another for my sister for Christmas!
By Genevieve
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I will definitelly bring this book to my next fabric shooping. Its small to fit in a purse and you have all type of fabric describe. There is a lot of sewing tips, care and fiber content for each kind of fabric.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
What a great reference book for anybody who sews
April 17 2012
By Heather F.
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I am thrilled with this book. I sat down and read through the entire thing as soon as I got it. It gives detailed explanations on what qualities different fabrics have and what kind of projects they are good for. As an avid quilter I am very knowledgable about quilting fabric. But, as a novice clothing and bag sewist I need some help when it comes to what kinds of fabric are good for diffrent projects.
Not only does she give info on fabric, but she also includes descriptions about notions and pattern symbols. I think this is a great reference book for anybody who sews.
Not only does she give info on fabric, but she also includes descriptions about notions and pattern symbols. I think this is a great reference book for anybody who sews.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great reference!
July 6 2012
By R. Vaughan
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I was wary of buying this book b/c I wasn't sure what it would contain. It isn't a "reading" book, but more of a reference manual. Something that is very handy for a self-proclaimed "beginner-intermediate" sewer. It has categorized all the types of fabrics according to weave and each one has it's own page. She describes how the fabric was made (interesting), how to care for it, what kind of needles to use with it, etc. Never again will I wonder what to do with cotton voile or anything else I either have never used or don't use often. This is like the modern encyclopedia for fabrics!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT resource!
April 3 2012
By discodanjunior
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This book is packed with colorful pictures and descriptions to help seamstresses of all levels select and purchase the right fabric type. Perfect for sewers of all levels and a must have for any craft library!
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