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Sew any fabric with confidence! 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. Fabric Savvy will help you though every step of the sewing process from preshrinking to the final pressing.

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Fabric Savvy The Essential Guide for Every Sewer Author: Sandra Betzina Pages: 203 Page size: 6 1/2" x 11" Publisher: Taunton Item Code: 4E30205 weight: 1.40 lb 20% off: $14.36 MSRP: $17.95

Also See: More Fabric Savvy by Sandra Betzina

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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.

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Resource Books for Sew Techniques for Clothing / Home Decor & How to Sew Different Weight & Types of Fabric	A to Z Sewing The Ultimate Guide for Beginning to Advanced Sewing Edited by Kathleen Barac	Fabric Savvy by Sandra Betzina	More Fabric Savvy by Sandra Betzina	Sewing Smart with Fabric Edited by Jeanne Stauffer
Sew Any Fabric by Claire Shaeffer	Vogue Fashion Over 100 years of Style by Decade & Designer by Linda Watson	The Zapp Method of Couture Sewing by Anna Zapp	Clipart for Fabric Textures & Patterns on CD	Book w/ CD 200+ Images Fabric Textures & Patterns by Elisabetta "Kuky" Drudi

Wearables & Sergers

Creative Serging by Pati Palmer, Gail Brown, Sue Green

Creative Serging by Nancy Bednar & Anne van der Kley

Serger Secrets Edited by Susan Huxley

Serge Smart Edited by Julie Johnson

Wearables: Patterns, Software, & Books

Click and Sew, Pattern Making Software by Wild Ginger: Individualize & Print

CD Pattern 1101 Click & Sew Blouses& Dresses for Women & Junior Girls

CD Pattern 1102 Click & Sew Jackets, Vests for Women & Junior Girls

CD Pattern 1103 Click & Sew Pants, Shorts, and Skirts for Women & Junior Girls

CD Pattern 1201 Click & Sew Fit Garments: Dress, Sheath, Pants, Skirt for Women & Junior Girls

Sewing DVDs & Clipart on CD with Fabric Textures

DVD Cool Stuff to Sew with Sara Make it Tonight, Use it Tomorrow by Sara Trail

Book w/ CD 200+ Images Fabric Textures & Patterns by Elisabetta "Kuky" Drudi

The Best of Sewing Machine Fun for Kids by Nancy Smith & Lynda Milligan

DVD Cool Stuff to Sew with Sara Make it Tonight, Use it Tomorrow by Sara Trail

Make It You Sew Hip & Sewing 101 DVD by Shannon Mullen

See and Sew A Sewing Book for Children by Tina Davis

Teens & Tweens Quilting Fun with Family & Friends by Anita Shacelford & Jennifer Perdue

Resource Books for Sew Techniques for Clothing / Home Decor & How to Sew Different Weight & Types of Fabric	A to Z Sewing The Ultimate Guide for Beginning to Advanced Sewing Edited by Kathleen Barac	Fabric Savvy by Sandra Betzina	More Fabric Savvy by Sandra Betzina	Sewing Smart with Fabric Edited by Jeanne Stauffer
Sew Any Fabric by Claire Shaeffer	Vogue Fashion Over 100 years of Style by Decade & Designer by Linda Watson	The Zapp Method of Couture Sewing by Anna Zapp	Clipart for Fabric Textures & Patterns on CD	Book w/ CD 200+ Images Fabric Textures & Patterns by Elisabetta "Kuky" Drudi

Wearables & Sergers

Creative Serging by Pati Palmer, Gail Brown, Sue Green

Creative Serging by Nancy Bednar & Anne van der Kley

Serger Secrets Edited by Susan Huxley

Serge Smart Edited by Julie Johnson

Applique: Wearable Art Also See How to Sew Different Weights of Fabric	All About Machine Arts From Sew News, Creative Machine Embroidery, and C&T	The Art of Fabric Collage by Rosemary Eichorn	Embellishing Concepts in Sulky	Digitized Designs on CD Embroidery Machine Essentials Appliqué Techniques Book 4 by Mary Mulari
	Koos Couture & Collage Inspiration & Techniques by Linda Chang Teufel	Sew Much Fun includes Machine Embrodiery CD

Braiding & Tubes, Tassles, Trims & Buttons for Wearables, Jewelry &/OR Home Decor Accessories	Beaded Cords, Chains, Straps & Fringe edited by Jean Campbell	Beautiful Braiding Made Easy by Helen Deighan	Japanese Braiding, The Art of Kumihimo by Jacqui Carey	Fast Fun & Easy Fabric Ficklesticks by Diana Taylor
	Friendship Bracelets by Carolyn Yates	Ornamental Knots for Beaded Jewellery by Suzen Millodot	Simple Button Jewellery by Karine Michel & Katia Richetin

Altered Ready to Wear  Embellishment for the Young @ Heart, Pre-Teens, Teens, & Young Adults	Altered Shoes by Marty Stevens-Heebner	Crazy Felt Using Water Soluble Stabilisers by Jeannette Knake	CD Denim Redesign by Indygo Junction	x Desginer Neck Ties Jenny Haskins Designs
	Embellish Chic by Connie Long	Exquisite Embellishments for Your Clothes by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader	i Embellish by Leisure Arts	It's in the Details by Lucinda Ganderton
	New From Old How to Transform and Customize Your Clothes by Jayne Emerson	Ribbons! Multiple Authors David & Charles Pub	Tie-Dyed Shirts by Patti Sowers	The Vintage Workshop Art-To-Wear by Amy Barickman Includes 100 images on CD

Altered Sweatshirts	Start with a Sweatshirt by Nancie M. Wiseman	Sweatshirts Figure, Fit, Fashion by Debra Quartermain	Stylish Sweat Jackets by Fran Morgan
Jackets, Shawls & Sweatshirts: Some with Vests	SALE 20% OFF 6 Jacket Motifs Chenille Trimmed Jacket	Crazy Wool, Using Water Soluble Stabiliser by Jeannette Knake	Easy Patchwork Jackets by Jeanne Stauffer	More Polar Magic by Nancy Cornwell
	Sew It Soft Designs by Beth Wheeler	Quilted Elegance by Rami Kim	Comfort Shawls	Stylish Sweat Jackets by Fran Morgan

Books: Crochet & Knitting Wearables & Dolls	Crazy Wool, Using Water Soluble Stabiliser by Jeannette Knake	Creative Crocheted Dolls by Noreen Crone-Findlay	Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Knitting by Cyndy Lyle Rymer	Sew Like Crochet Book One: Easy Scarves by Carol Moffatt
Strip & Knit with Style by Mark Hordyszynski

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The Apron Book by Ellynanne Geisel	The Art of Fabric Collage by Rosemary Eichorn	A Closet Full of Shoes by Jo Packham & Sara Toliver	Book w/ CD 200+ Images Fabric Textures & Patterns by Elisabetta "Kuky" Drudi	The Fine Art of Kimono Embroidery by Shizuka Kusano
Kimono as Art by Dale Carolyn Gluckman and Hollis Goodall	Koos Couture & Collage Inspiration & Techniques by Linda Chang Teufel	Sew Vintage by Jennie Archer Atwood	Vogue Fashion Over 100 years of Style by Decade & Designer by Linda Watson	The Zapp Method of Couture Sewing by Anna Zapp

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Super-Simple Creative Costumes By Sue Astroth

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Embellishing Wearables	Puffy Foam	All About Machine Arts From Sew News, Creative Machine Embroidery, and C&T	Crazy Wool, Using Water Soluble Stabiliser by Jeannette Knake	Chenille With a Twist by Four Corners
Easy Stitching by C&T Publishing	Edges & Finishes In Machine Embroidery by Valerie Campbell-Harding	Elegant Scarves and Wraps 25 Gorgeous Felt Designs by Jill Denton	Book w/ CD 200+ Images Fabric Textures & Patterns by Elisabetta "Kuky" Drudi	Fine Embellishment Techniques by Jane Conlon
Folded Fabric Elegance by Rami Kim	Special Edition Creative Expressions Machine Embroidery Spectacular Fashion FREE Digitized Design Sampler CD	Perfect Pleater for Wearables by Pauline Richards	Book, CD & Thread Group Roses for Mary Jenny Haskins Design	Sewing Edges & Corners Decorative Techniques for Your Home and Wardrobe by Linda Lee
Tinkering with Texture by Jennie Rayment	Wagashi by Kumiko Sud	Wearable Arf by Rachele Fisher & Virfie Fisher	20 to Make Wild Women Stitched Art Brooches by Sharon Lawrence

Kayla Kennington Modular Design Patterns for Couture Artwear

Panel Top

Angel Top

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Quilts Inspired by Clothing and Accessories: shoes, purses

Pretty in Pink Quilts & More by Suzanne Sievers

Quilts In A Row Paper Pieced Shoes & Boot Patterns

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The Kimono

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Making Kimono and Japanese Clothes by Jenni Dobson

The Fine Art of Kimono Embroidery by Shizuka Kusano

Altered Sweatshirts	Start with a Sweatshirt by Nancie M. Wiseman	Sweatshirts Figure, Fit, Fashion by Debra Quartermain	Stylish Sweat Jackets by Fran Morgan
Jackets, Shawls & Sweatshirts: Some with Vests	SALE 20% OFF 6 Jacket Motifs Chenille Trimmed Jacket	Crazy Wool, Using Water Soluble Stabiliser by Jeannette Knake	Easy Patchwork Jackets by Jeanne Stauffer	More Polar Magic by Nancy Cornwell
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Chenille With a Twist by Four Corners

Easy Reversible Vests by Carol Doak

Quick and Easy Vest & Jackets by Kate Mathews

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Embellishment Village Curve Appeal Vest Pattern with matching Bead & Yard Kits

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Kimono as Art by Dale Carolyn Gluckman and Hollis Goodall	Koos Couture & Collage Inspiration & Techniques by Linda Chang Teufel	Sew Vintage by Jennie Archer Atwood	Vogue Fashion Over 100 years of Style by Decade & Designer by Linda Watson	The Zapp Method of Couture Sewing by Anna Zapp

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Easy Stitching by C&T Publishing	Edges & Finishes In Machine Embroidery by Valerie Campbell-Harding	Elegant Scarves and Wraps 25 Gorgeous Felt Designs by Jill Denton	Book w/ CD 200+ Images Fabric Textures & Patterns by Elisabetta "Kuky" Drudi	Fine Embellishment Techniques by Jane Conlon
Folded Fabric Elegance by Rami Kim	Special Edition Creative Expressions Machine Embroidery Spectacular Fashion FREE Digitized Design Sampler CD	Perfect Pleater for Wearables by Pauline Richards	Book, CD & Thread Group Roses for Mary Jenny Haskins Design	Sewing Edges & Corners Decorative Techniques for Your Home and Wardrobe by Linda Lee
Tinkering with Texture by Jennie Rayment	Wagashi by Kumiko Sud	Wearable Arf by Rachele Fisher & Virfie Fisher	20 to Make Wild Women Stitched Art Brooches by Sharon Lawrence

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Quilts In A Row Paper Pieced Shoes & Boot Patterns

Quilts In A Row Paper Pieced Hats & Purses Patterns

The Kimono

Kimono as Art by Dale Carolyn Gluckman and Hollis Goodall

Making Kimono and Japanese Clothes by Jenni Dobson

The Fine Art of Kimono Embroidery by Shizuka Kusano

Altered Sweatshirts	Start with a Sweatshirt by Nancie M. Wiseman	Sweatshirts Figure, Fit, Fashion by Debra Quartermain	Stylish Sweat Jackets by Fran Morgan
Jackets, Shawls & Sweatshirts: Some with Vests	SALE 20% OFF 6 Jacket Motifs Chenille Trimmed Jacket	Crazy Wool, Using Water Soluble Stabiliser by Jeannette Knake	Easy Patchwork Jackets by Jeanne Stauffer	More Polar Magic by Nancy Cornwell
	Sew It Soft Designs by Beth Wheeler	Sweatshirts Figure, Fit, Fashion by Debra Quartermain	Stylish Sweat Jackets by Fran Morgan

Mostly Vests Some with Jackets also

Chenille With a Twist by Four Corners

Easy Reversible Vests by Carol Doak

Quick and Easy Vest & Jackets by Kate Mathews

Vestmaking Made Easy by Julie A. Olson

Embellishment Village Curve Appeal Vest Pattern with matching Bead & Yard Kits

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