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Sew any fabric : [a quick reference to fabrics from A to Z]

Have you ever wished you could call an expert and ask for a five-minute explanation on the particulars of a fabric you are sewing? Claire Shaeffer provides this key information for 88 of today's most popular fabrics. In this handy, easy-to-follow reference, she guides you through all the basics while providing hints, tips, and suggestions base don her 20-plus years as a college instructor, pattern designers, and author. In each concise chapter, Claire shares fabric facts, design ideas, workroom secrets, and her sewing checklist.

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  • "Have you ever wished you could call an expert and ask for a five-minute explanation on the particulars of a fabric you are sewing? Claire Shaeffer provides this key information for 88 of today's most popular fabrics. In this handy, easy-to-follow reference, she guides you through all the basics while providing hints, tips, and suggestions base don her 20-plus years as a college instructor, pattern designers, and author. In each concise chapter, Claire shares fabric facts, design ideas, workroom secrets, and her sewing checklist."@en
  • "Fabric Basics at Your Fingertips Have you ever wished you could call an expert and ask for a five-minute explanation on the particulars of a fabric you are sewing? Claire Shaeffer provides this key information for 88 of today's most popular fabrics. In this handy, easy-to-follow reference, she guides you through all the basics while providing hints, tips, and suggestions base don her 20-plus years as a college instructor, pattern designers, and author. In each concise chapter, Claire shares fabric facts, design ideas, workroom secrets, and her sewing checklist, as well as her sewability classification to advice you on the difficulty of sewing each fabric. Color photographs offer further ideas. The succeeding sections offer sewing techniques and advice on needles, threads, stabilizers, and interfacings. Claire's unique fabric/fiber dictionary cross-reference over 600 additional fabrics. An invaluable reference for any one who sews, Sew Any Fabric provides practical, clear information for novices and inspiration for more experienced sewers who are looking for new ideas and techniques."
  • "Many people get the notion to sew something sassy, perhaps velvet draperies or silk sheets, but arent sure where to startwhat thread to use or the proper stitch length. Whether a novice sewer or a quilting expert, readers will feel motivated to experiment with fabrics using the techniques described in this quick reference guide for sewing the most common fabrics. Anyone daring to sew new fabrics, looking for fresh ideas, or wanting to improve old skills will find this handy, easy-to-use reference is filled with practical and up-to-date information enabling sewers to acquire confidence, develop new skills, and improve efficiency. Considered an indispensable tool, this guide defines the sewability of each fabric; compares similar fabrics; describes uses and design elements; and contains sidebars with specific information detailing essential supplies, machine set-up, and sewing basics. Quick review on sewing specific fabrics; Handy reference perfect for students and teachers, novices and experts; Features practical information intended to raise both the quality and standards of garment construction."

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