Common Fabrics for Sewing: Pocket Guide

A handy pocket guide packed with info on 50+ fabrics. Quickly learn the basics of the many kinds of fabrics commonly used for sewing projects so you can pick the perfect material for your project! Designed for sewists and DIY crafters who need a guide to the many common fabrics used for sewing, this ultra-portable reference Pocket Guide offers invaluable information, such as: The difference between natural and synthetic fabrics The intricacies of how fabric is woven--and how that effects the way the fabric is sewed Understanding terms like nap, weft, and weave, all words that describe how a fabric is handled Tips for placing pattern pieces and cutting fabric A glossary of over 50 fabrics with information on their common uses and tips for sewing with them