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Fabric Savvy |




Sew any fabric with confidence!
Slinky knit. Tencel. Organza. Lycra. Chenille. Leather. Mohair. Velvet. They all need to be treated differently, and this quick guide will tell you how. With 85 types of fabric listed, you'll be able to choose any fabric in the store with confidence and get the results you want the first time. From preshrinking to the final pressing, Sandra Betzina will help you choose the right method for every step of the sewing process.
| Introduction |
2 | Sequins |
92 |
| African Mudcloth | 4 | Silk Brocade | 94 |
| Alpaca |
6 | Silk Charmeuse | 96 |
| Arctic Fleece |
8 | Silk Chiffon | 98 |
| Beaded |
10 | Silk Crepe De Chine | 100 |
| Boiled Wool |
12 | Silk Dupion | 102 |
| Camel Hair |
14 | Silk Gazar | 104 |
| Canvas |
16 | Silk Georgette |
106 |
| Cashmere |
18 | Silk Noil |
108 |
| Chenille |
20 | Silk Organza |
110 |
| China Silk | 22 | Silk, Sandwashed | 112 |
| Corduroy |
24 | Silk Shantung |
114 |
| Cotton Batiste | 26 | Silk, Thai | 116 |
| Cotton Damaask |
28 | Silk Tussah |
118 |
| Cotton Pique | 30 | Silk Tweed | 120 |
| Cotton Shirting |
32 | Slinky Knit |
122 |
| Cotton Voile | 34 | Suede |
124 |
| Crinkle Cotton | 36 | Sueded Rayon | 126 |
| Denim |
38 | Sweatshirting |
128 |
| Faux Fur | 40 | Taffeta |
130 |
| Faux Leather | 42 | Tencel |
132 |
| Faux Suede | 44 | Terrycloth |
134 |
| Gabardine |
46 | Tulle and Net |
136 |
| Handwoven |
48 | Upholstery |
138 |
| Hemp Cloth | 50 | Velour |
140 |
| Insulation |
52 | Velvet |
142 |
| Knits, Stable | 54 | Velveteen |
144 |
| Knits, Sweater | 56 | Vinyl |
146 |
| Knits, Unstable | 58 | Viyella |
148 |
| Lace |
60 | Water and Wind Resistant | 150 |
| Lame |
62 | Waterproof Breathables | 152 |
| Leather |
64 | Waterproof Non-Breathables | 154 |
| Linen |
66 | Wetsuit |
156 |
| Loosely Woven Weaves | 68 | Wool Boucle | 158 |
| Lycra Knit Blends |
70 | Wool Challis |
160 |
| Lycra Woven Blends | 72 | Wool Crepe | 162 |
| Microfiber |
74 | Wool Double Cloth | 164 |
| Mohair |
76 | Woolens and Worsteds | 166 |
| Polyester Silky |
78 | Wool Gauze |
168 |
| Prepleated Fabrics | 80 | Wool Jersey | 170 |
| Puckered Fabrics |
82 | Wool Melton |
172 |
| Rayon Challis | 84 | Visual Glossary | 174 |
| Rayon Crepe |
86 | Glossary |
193 |
| Ripstop |
88 | Sources |
198 |
| Satin |
90 | Index |
200 |
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1000+ Books &
Magazines Index
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Fabric: How to Sew different Weights and Types of Fabric |
![]() Fabric Savvy by Sandra Betzina |
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![]() Sewing Smart with Fabric Edited by Jeanne Stauffer |
![]() Sew It Soft Designs by Beth Wheeler |
WearablesHow to Sew Clothing & Fabrics |
![]() The Zapp Method of Couture Sewing by Anna Zapp |
Discontinued![]() Clotilde's Sew Smart |
Click and Sew, Pattern Making Software by Wild Ginger: Individualize & Print |
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Pattern 1101![]() Click & Sew Blouses& Dresses for Women & Junior Girls |
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Pattern 1102![]() Click & Sew Jackets, Vests for Women & Junior Girls |
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Pattern 1103![]() Click & Sew Pants, Shorts, and Skirts for Women & Junior Girls |
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Pattern 1201
Click & Sew Fit Garments: Dress, Sheath, Pants, Skirt for Women & Junior Girls |
Kayla Kennington Modular Design Patterns for Couture Artwear | ![]() Panel Top | ![]() Angel Top |
Quilt Design Ideas |
Easy Quilting with Denim Designs by Pearl Louise Krush | ![]() Pretty in Pink Quilts & More by Suzanne Sievers | Quilts
In A Row Paper Pieced ![]() Shoes & Boot Patterns | Quilts
In A Row Paper Pieced ![]() Hats & Purses Patterns |
Altered Ready
to Wear
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![]() Denim Redesign by Indygo Junction |
CD![]() Desginer Neck Ties Jenny Haskins Designs |
![]() Embellish Chic by Connie Long |
![]() Exquisite Embellishments for Your Clothes by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader |
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![]() Make It You Sew Hip & Sewing 101 DVD by Shannon Mullen |
![]() Ribbons! by D&C Publishing |
![]() Sew It Soft Designs by Beth Wheeler |
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![]() The Vintage Workshop Art-To-Wear by Amy Barickman Includes 100 images on CD |
![]() Super-Simple Creative Costumes By Sue Astroth |
Books: Crochet & KnittingWearables & Dolls |
Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Knitting by Cyndy Lyle Rymer | ![]() Sew Like Crochet Book One: Easy Scarves by Carol Moffatt |
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WearablesCollector BooksRelated Topic:Jewelry Purses & Bags |
![]() A Closet Full of Shoes by Jo Packham & Sara Toliver |
![]() The Art of Fabric Collage by Rosemary Eichorn |
![]() Koos Couture & Collage Inspiration & Techniques by Linda Chang Teufel |
![]() The Apron Book by Ellynanne Geisel |
WearablesEmbellishing |
Easy Stitching by C&T Publishing |
![]() All About Machine Arts From Sew News, Creative Machine Embroidery, and C&T |
CD![]() Desginer Neck Ties Jenny Haskins Designs |
![]() Edges & Finishes In Machine Embroidery by Valerie Campbell-Harding |
![]() Embellish Chic by Connie Long |
![]() Exquisite Embellishments for Your Clothes by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader |
![]() Fine Embellishment Techniques by Jane Conlon |
![]() Folded Fabric Elegance by Rami Kim |
![]() It's in the Details by Lucinda Ganderton |
| Book, CD & Thread Collection ![]() Roses for Mary Jenny Haskins Design |
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![]() Sewing Edges & Corners Decorative Techniques for Your Home and Wardrobe by Linda Lee |
![]() Tinkering with Texture by Jennie Rayment |
![]() Wagashi by Kumiko Sudo |
![]() The Vintage Workshop Art-To-Wear by Amy Barickman Includes 100 images on CD |
Fabric: How to Sew different Weights and Types of Fabric |
![]() Fabric Savvy by Sandra Betzina |
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![]() Sewing Smart with Fabric Edited by Jeanne Stauffer |
![]() Sew It Soft Designs by Beth Wheeler |
WearablesHow to Sew Clothing & Fabrics |
![]() The Zapp Method of Couture Sewing by Anna Zapp |
Discontinued![]() Clotilde's Sew Smart |
Wearables & Sergers |
![]() Creative Serging by Pati Palmer, Gail Brown, Sue Green |
Creative Serging by Nancy Bednar & Anne van der Kley |
Wearables & Sweatshirts![]() Serger Secrets Edited by Susan Huxley |
![]() Serge Smart Edited by Julie Johnson |
WearablesVests, Jackets & Sweatshirts |
![]() Chenille With a Twist by Four Corners |
SALE
20% OFF![]() 6 Jacket Motifs Chenille Trimmed Jacket |
![]() Christmas Sweatshirts by House of White Birches |
![]() More Polar Magic by Nancy Cornwell |
![]() Quick and Easy Vest & Jackets by Kate Mathews |
![]() Vestmaking Made Easy by Julie A. Olson |
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