More Fabric Savvy : A Quick Resource Guide to

Wouldn’t it be great to have an expert with you as you roam the aisles of your fabric store in search of the perfect fabric? Sandra Betzina does just that in More Fabric Savvy. America’s best-selling quick guide to selecting and sewing fabrics is now completely revised and updated, with over 100 new tips, all new photography, the latest new fabrics, and entirely new and useful features, such as a guide to stain removal. Sandra has taken the fear out of selecting and sewing fabrics by providing the essential information you need to create the perfect garment or home-decoration project. This indispensable and easy-to-use reference belongs on your shelf or, better yet, in your handbag. Includes 19 new fabrics not included in the original Fabric Savvy for a total of 100 fabrics Updated Glossary and Sources to provide up to the minute fabric information includes a handy stain-removal chart for tackling over 50 types of stains two new features include a lining chart, and a "burn test" chart to determine a fabric’s content

Sandra Betzina is best known as the dynamic host of HGTV's Sew Perfect. She lives in San Francisco

Introduction	p. 2
African Mudcloth	p. 4
Alpaca	p. 6
Batik	p. 8
Batiste & Voile	p. 10
Batting	p. 12
Beaded	p. 14
Boiled Wool	p. 16
Brocade	p. 18
Burnout	p. 20
Camel Hair	p. 22
Canvas	p. 24
Cashmere	p. 26
Charmeuse	p. 28
Chenille	p. 30
Chiffon	p. 32
China Silk	p. 34
Corduroy	p. 36
Crepe de Chine	p. 38
Crinkle	p. 40
Damask	p. 42
Denim	p. 44
Dupion	p. 46
Embroidered	p. 48
Eyelash	p. 50
Eyelet	p. 52
Faux Fur	p. 54
Faux Leather	p. 56
Faux Suede	p. 58
Felt	p. 60
Flannel	p. 62
Fleece	p. 64
Gabardine	p. 66
Georgette	p. 68
Glitter	p. 70
Guatemalan Cotton	p. 72
Handwoven	p. 74
Hemp Cloth	p. 76
Jersey	p. 78
Knits, Double	p. 80
Knits, Lycra	p. 82
Knits, Sweater	p. 84
Lace	p. 86
Lame and Lurex	p. 88
Leather	p. 90
Linen	p. 92
Loose Weaves	p. 94
Matte Rayon Jersey	p. 96
Microfiber	p. 98
Mohair	p. 100
Moleskin	p. 102
Ottoman	p. 104
Pique	p. 106
Polyester Silky	p. 108
Prepleated Fabrics	p. 110
Puckered Fabrics	p. 112
Quilted Fabrics	p. 114
Rayon Viscose	p. 116
Ripstop	p. 118
Satin	p. 120
Sequins	p. 122
Shearling	p. 124
Shirting	p. 126
Silk Gazar	p. 128
Silk Noil	p. 130
Silk Organza	p. 132
Silk, Sandwashed	p. 134
Silk Shantung	p. 136
Silk, Thai	p. 138
Silk Tussah	p. 140
Silk Tweed	p. 142
Slinky Knit	p. 144
Stretch Leather	p. 146
Stretch Wovens	p. 148
Suede	p. 150
Sueded Rayon	p. 152
Sunbrella	p. 154
Sweatshirting	p. 156
Taffeta	p. 158
Tencel	p. 160
Terrycloth	p. 162
Tulle & Net	p. 164
Upholstery	p. 166
Velour	p. 168
Velvet	p. 170
Velveteen	p. 172
Vinyl	p. 174
Viyella	p. 176
Water & Wind Resistant	p. 178
Waterproof Breathables	p. 180
Waterproof Non-Breathables	p. 182
Wetsuit	p. 184
Windbloc	p. 186
Wool Boucle	p. 188
Wool Challis	p. 190
Wool Crepe	p. 192
Wool Double Cloth	p. 194
Wool Gauze	p. 196
Wool Jersey	p. 198
Wool Melton	p. 200
Woolens & Worsteds	p. 202
Visual Glossary	p. 204
Determining Fabric Content	p. 222
Linings	p. 223
Stain Removal Guide	p. 224
Glossary	p. 227
Sources	p. 230
Index	p. 232
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More Fabric Savvy : A Quick Resource Guide to Selecting and Sewing Fabric

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