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The Fabric Selector

The Fabric SelectorThe first section of this book provides a comprehensive overview of the many different natural and manmade fibers and weaves, including cottons, linens, silks, and wools. Each entry provides a description of the fabric's characteristics, possible combinations, and special considerations when using the fabric on machines. Also included are handy icons that provide a quick reference to the suitability of that fabric for certain projects (i.e. clothes, home furnishings, upholstery, etc.), and useful close-up shots of each fabric. The second section of the book provides valuable information on using the fabric, discussing tools to work with fabric and notions for fabric. A final resources section includes sizing and measurement charts as well as website resources.
This book is indispensable for the sewing/craft room, and the format is small enough to throw into your bag when you are heading to the fabric store. About the AuthorDana Willard, author of the popular creative blog MADE, has been sewing and reading patterns since she was 10 years old. As a full time sewer, she now designs her own patterns, using these as a way to test fabrics and their suitability for sewing projects. As a pattern designer, her fabric and sewing knowledge is instinctive and intrinsic, equipping her to make decisions that go beyond manufacturer recommendations and instead make decisions that are most practical for the home sewer. MADE is a medium for her to share these patterns and sewing tutorials with her readers as well as the fabric advice she picks up along the
way. Her patterns and designs have been featured in many sewing publications. She lives in Texas with her husband and two children.
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The Fabric Selector The first section of this book provides a comprehensive overview of the many different natural & manmade fibers & weaves, including cottons, linens, silks, & wools. Each entry provides a description of the fabric's characteristics, possible combinations, & special considerations when using the fabric on machines. Also included are handy icons that provide a quick reference to the suitability of that fabric for certain projects (i.e. clothes, home furnishings, upholstery, etc.), & useful close-up shots of each fabric. The second section of the book provides valuable information on using the fabric, discussing tools to work with fabric & notions for fabric. A final resources section

Includes::
sizing & measurement charts as well as website resources. This book is indispensable for the sewing/craft room, & the format is small enough to throw into your bag when you are heading to the fabric store. About the Author Dana Willard, author of the popular creative blog MADE, has been sewing & reading patterns since she was 10 years old. As a full time sewer, she now designs her own patterns, using these as a way to test fabrics & their suitability for sewing projects. As a pattern designer, her fabric & sewing knowledge is instinctive & intrinsic, equipping her to make decisions that go beyond manufacturer recommendations & instead make decisions that are most practical for the home sewer. MADE is a medium for her to share these patterns & sewing tutorials with her readers as well as the fabric advice she picks up along the way. Her patterns & designs have been featured in many sewing publications. She lives in Texas with her husband & two children.

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