All New Fabric Savvy

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The essential guide for every sewer just got better! All New Fabric Savvy is updated to include detailed information on 107 different fabrics; must-know information on determining fabric content, working with knits, working with different types of interfacing, removing stains, and choosing lining material; recommended tools and notions; illustrated reference sections on seams, details, closures, and hems; 476 photographs and 110 illustrations. Organised alphabetically, the 107 fabrics include old favorites - like cotton, wool, knits, and silks - to new options, some of which you might never have heard of or sewn with - synthetics; those that resist water, sun, stains, and wrinkles; those made from animal hides (and, of course, their faux cousins); those regenerated from wood pulp; and many more. AUTHOR: Sandra Betzina is best known as the dynamic host of HGTV's Sew Perfect. She is also the author of Fast Fit, Power Sewing, and Sandra Betzina Sews for Your Home, all published by The Taunton Press. Sandra also creates a line of garment patterns for Vogue called Today's Fit by Sandra Betzina, teaches sewing workshops and retreats, offers online classes, and more. 110 illustrations and 476 photographs in full colour

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Fabric Savvy is a necessary resource for any sewing enthusiast.

Betzina, a sewing expert and host of the popular Power Sewing web series, updates her guide to fabrics, adding new selections and techniques. Along with a visual glossary and frequent color photos, the author weaves in details on the materials that comprise each fabric and valuable information on cutting methods, threads, needles, and stitch lengths. The essential handbook for sewists of all levels.

Betzina's Fabric Savvy has been an indispensable addition to the garment sewist's bookshelf since its original publication in 1999, and the latest version improves upon the content of the 2004 edition. Updates include refreshed photos of garments and accessories as well as additions of fabrics that didn't appear in previous editions. All New Fabric Savvy is ideal for sewists interested in making the best possible fabric choices for garment sewing and those with an interest in specialty fabrics.

I first encountered Sandra Betzina in her wonderful Craftsy classes. So, I was super happy when I saw that she had a new version of a wonderful book, All New Fabric Savvy. If, like me, you hoard magazine articles about different types of fabric and pore over fabric choices in blogs, this book is for you. If, also like me, you can never remember where you saw those great tips on sewing scuba fabric, this book is DEFINITELY for you!

Each entry gives you the background on the given fabric and also has tips on pretreating, pressing, hemming and (most importantly, for me) matching the fabric to the project so that you can get the most out of your sewing time. My favorite resources are in the back of the book: a visual glossary of techniques, details on interfacing, presser feet, tools, choosing knit fabrics, determining fabric content, linings, and stain removal.

Overall, I recommend this book heartily for sewists of all experience levels.

Recommended for general purchase by public libraries.

Author Bio

Sandra Betzina is best known as the dynamic host of HGTV's Sew Perfect. She is also the author of Fast Fit, Power Sewing, and Sandra Betzina Sews for Your Home, all published by The Taunton Press. Sandra also creates a line of garment patterns for Vogue called Today's Fit by Sandra Betzina, teaches sewing workshops and retreats, offers online classes, and more.