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MORE FABRIC SAVVY (by Sandra Betzina)
The original has been updated!

Sandra has taken the fear out of selecting and sewing 100 fabrics by providing the essential information you need to create the perfect garment or home decor project. Use this quick reference for information on preshrinking, layout, cutting, machine needle, presserfoot, thread, stitch length, interfacing, special handling at the machine, seam finishes, pressing, closures and hems. This indispensable, easy-to-use reference now includes over 100 tips, the latest new fabrics, a stain removal guide and lining chart, and even a "burn test" chart to determine a fabric’s content. Spiral bound hardcover. 240 pages with detailed illustrations and color photos.

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ALL ABOUT WOOL - A FABRIC DICTIONARY AND SWATCH BOOK, Volume III
(by Julie Parker)
How does wool get "from the back of a sheep to the coat on your back"? This highly organized book tells all about 30 different fabric types made from wool, including sewing and pressing tips, recommended fit and care, plus 5 specialty fibers: alpaca, angora camel's hair, cashmere and mohair. Confused by terms like virgin, reused, worsted, merino or superfine wool? This book is required reading.

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ALL ABOUT SILK - A FABRIC DICTIONARY AND SWATCH BOOK, Volume 1
(by Julie Parker)
Combines samples with easy to read, clear descriptions and fabric samples to identify and explain more than 30 silk fabrics, including origin, characteristics, ease of use, wearability, care, cost, and recommended use.

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ALL ABOUT COTTON - A FABRIC DICTIONARY AND SWATCH BOOK, Volume II
(by Julie Parker)
Don't know a drill from a twill? Use this guide to learn to identify 42 cotton fabrics (samples included), plus sources of the fiber, how it is formed, and the various weaves and knits including sewing characteristics, handling, care, and recommended use.

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