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Guide to different fabrics, fabric content, working with knits and much more. Covers 107 different fabrics including cotton, wool, silks as well as synthetics. Essential guide for every sewer.

About the Author

Sandra Betzina is best known as the dynamic host of HGTV's Sew Perfect. She is also the author of Fast Fit, Power Sewing, and Sandra Betzina Sews for Your Home, all published by The Taunton Press. Sandra also creates a line of garment patterns for Vogue called Today's Fit by Sandra Betzina, teaches sewing workshops and retreats, offers online classes, and more.

Reviews

"Fabric Savvy is a necessary resource for any sewing enthusiast."

"Betzina, a sewing expert and host of the popular Power Sewing web series, updates her guide to fabrics, adding new selections and techniques. Along with a visual glossary and frequent color photos, the author weaves in details on the materials that comprise each fabric and valuable information on cutting methods, threads, needles, and stitch lengths. The essential handbook for sewists of all levels."

"Betzina's Fabric Savvy has been an indispensable addition to the garment sewist's bookshelf since its original publication in 1999, and the latest version improves upon the content of the 2004 edition. Updates include refreshed photos of garments and accessories as well as additions of fabrics that didn't appear in previous editions. All New Fabric Savvy is ideal for sewists interested in making the best possible fabric choices for garment sewing and those with an interest in specialty fabrics."

"I first encountered Sandra Betzina in her wonderful Craftsy classes. So, I was super happy when I saw that she had a new version of a wonderful book, All New Fabric Savvy. If, like me, you hoard magazine articles about different types of fabric and pore over fabric choices in blogs, this book is for you. If, also like me, you can never remember where you saw those great tips on sewing scuba fabric, this book is DEFINITELY for you!

Each entry gives you the background on the given fabric and also has tips on pretreating, pressing, hemming and (most importantly, for me) matching the fabric to the project so that you can get the most out of your sewing time. My favorite resources are in the back of the book: a visual glossary of techniques, details on interfacing, presser feet, tools, choosing knit fabrics, determining fabric content, linings, and stain removal.

Overall, I recommend this book heartily for sewists of all experience levels."

"Recommended for general purchase by public libraries."