America's best-selling quick guide to selecting and sewing fabrics is now completely revised and updated. More Fabric Savvy brings over 100 new tips, over 400 new color photos and drawings, the latest new fabrics, and entirely new and useful features, including a handy guide to stain removal. From Sandra Betzina, the dynamic host of HGTV's Sew Perfect, this easy-to-use reference belongs on every sewer's bookshelf.
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Sandra Betzina is the star of the TV series "Sew Perfect" and author of "Power Sewing,"
--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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Sandra Betzina, the "power" behind Power Sewing, is the author of More Fabric Savvy, Fast Fit, Power Sewing Step-by-Step, Sandra Sews for the Home, No Time To Sew and Fear of Sewing and most recently, the Power Sewing Toolbox series. She has produced a skill series of Power Sewing DVDs and also designs a full line of patterns for Vogue under the tab of Today's Fit. Sandra hosted her own show, Sew Perfect, on HGTV for six years and now has a regular, online sewing show called Power Sewing TV, which is co-hosted by Canadian sewing expert, Ron Collins. Sandra is also a popular speaker and hosts several week-long Sewing Retreats San Francisco throughout the year.
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137 of 137 people found the following review helpful
By T.F.
Format:Hardcover
I am a sewing professional, and I also own Clare Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide, which is excellent and does cover more fabrics. However More Fabric Savvy is really the indispensible guide that should be right by your sewing machine. MFS is not as big, so one is more inclined to open it up and take a look at the suggestions. Also, the spiral binding on MFS lets it lie open flat so you can refer to it easily. MFS is a re-issue of the original Fabric Savvy, and it addresses all the shortcomings of the original - far more fabrics are covered. There is also an extensive list of alternative fabric names, so you can really find the details for any fabric one needs. The size of MFS means you can put it in your bag and take it with you to the fabric store, and I'd recommend doing this, as it will make you more aware of interlining needs, or fastening limitations, BEFORE you spend all your heard-earned money on the fabric of your dreams, only to find out you really need to spend an extra $40 (which you don't have) on silk organza to interline the garment. All the review for the original Fabric Savvy spell out the great features of this book - this edition really just fixes the few criticisms people had.
50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a great resource that answers basic questions about working with different fabrics. I don't know about the person who can't find things in the book; fabric types are discussed alphabetically and almost every fabric I've looked up, I've found in this book.
Fancy fabrics can be intimidating even for the experienced sewer. You spend all this money on the fabric, only to run into problems because it slips when you cut out the pattern or the tension won't accept the fabric or the needle is the wrong size. How do you reduce your losses before you begin? You get this book, that's how.
In the "Search Inside" feature, we see African Mudcloth (exotic), Alpaca (expensive) and Batik (exotic and expensive). But there are entries for more commonly used fabrics such as denim, crepe de chine, lace, and double knits to name just a few.
And there's a ton of info on each fabric: sewing tips, how or whether to preshrink, how to lay out the fabric, how to mark it, what size needle to use, how to finish your seams...there's more after that.
I love this book. I love the spiral binding that allows it to lay flat without any effort on my part, the excellent use of color and page layout that makes the information jump off the page, and the wealth of information presented. There's a 6-page section on seam how-to's, 2 pages on details, 4 pages on closures, 6 pages on hem how-to's, and lots more info on linings, stain removal, a glossary AND a thorough index. There is a lot of useful info in this 234-page volume!
This book rocks. If you're brand new to sewing or you've been at it for 40 years, your bookshelf should include this volume.
Save yourself time, money, and grief and get this book before starting that wedding dress project or that ripstop windbreaker. You'll be glad you did.
More Fabric Savvy gets an A+ from this seamstress.
Fancy fabrics can be intimidating even for the experienced sewer. You spend all this money on the fabric, only to run into problems because it slips when you cut out the pattern or the tension won't accept the fabric or the needle is the wrong size. How do you reduce your losses before you begin? You get this book, that's how.
In the "Search Inside" feature, we see African Mudcloth (exotic), Alpaca (expensive) and Batik (exotic and expensive). But there are entries for more commonly used fabrics such as denim, crepe de chine, lace, and double knits to name just a few.
And there's a ton of info on each fabric: sewing tips, how or whether to preshrink, how to lay out the fabric, how to mark it, what size needle to use, how to finish your seams...there's more after that.
I love this book. I love the spiral binding that allows it to lay flat without any effort on my part, the excellent use of color and page layout that makes the information jump off the page, and the wealth of information presented. There's a 6-page section on seam how-to's, 2 pages on details, 4 pages on closures, 6 pages on hem how-to's, and lots more info on linings, stain removal, a glossary AND a thorough index. There is a lot of useful info in this 234-page volume!
This book rocks. If you're brand new to sewing or you've been at it for 40 years, your bookshelf should include this volume.
Save yourself time, money, and grief and get this book before starting that wedding dress project or that ripstop windbreaker. You'll be glad you did.
More Fabric Savvy gets an A+ from this seamstress.
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Everyone else has already said it so well... don't spend another moment's hesitation on whether to buy it or not... just buy it! It is absolutely the sewer's bible! And I loved the comment about bringing it with you to the fabric store. I do a lot of fabric and pattern buying online and I have found that I don't complete the purchase without first referring to this book! Okay, 'nuff said!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
Love this book. Had the original first book and it made such a difference for me as I could buy fabric online with confidence.
Published 13 days ago by S. Strache
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Fabric Reference
This is a great fabric/textile reference book. No long school type chapters on fabrics, their history and creation rather, an efficent presentation of a fabric, it's make-up, it's... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tnafbrat
5.0 out of 5 stars
More Fabric Savvy
Since I enjoyed Fabric Savvy, more Fabric Savvy has a more efficient layout and additional fabrics not included in Fabric Savvy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. King-Abraham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very helpful
I love this book. I tend to use it quite often when picking out a new sewing project. The pictures are dated, but its no matter, this book is very helpful.
Published 3 months ago by Donna M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Resource
I am really happy with my purchase, I am new to sewing and the things I have learned with this book have been very helpful, the book also has a great section on stain removal in... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Barbara L. Belvin
5.0 out of 5 stars
very useful
get this! it'll make your life easier, and things will make a lot more sense. it'll definitely enhance your sewing, and save you years of learning by trial and error. Read more
Published 3 months ago by rachbick
3.0 out of 5 stars
Plenty of good information but photos are confusing
I haven't owned this book long enough to really put it to use, though I've read it from cover to cover and can see there's a lot of really useful information. Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. MACLEAN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what I'd been wanting...
An at-a-glance reference with plenty of pictures that explains different types of fabric, how to identify them, best uses for, type of needle to use, whether to pre-wash, best... Read more
Published 4 months ago by p.otto
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best fabric info book
If you need detailed info on how to sew for every type of fabric, this is the book for you.
Published 4 months ago by Carmen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Reference
This volume takes a couple pages to give basic information for selecting appropriate fabrics for a garment, or use in a garment beyond those with which I am familiar. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Amanda H
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- Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide (Creative Machine Arts) by Claire B. Shaeffer in Front Matter
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