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Fabric Savvy:  The Essential Guide for Every Sewer By Sandra Betzina, Jack Deutsch (photographer), Rober La Pointe (Illustrator) Book Description: Fabric Savvy is a handy, spiral-bound reference on virtually every fabric imaginable--from the newest to the old favorites. It's a must for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed in a fabric store by all the fabric and notion choices. Fabrics are listed alphabetically for easy reference. Specific information for each fabric includes preshrinking instructions, layout, marking, interfacing, needle and thread options, stitch length, seam finishing, pressing, topstitching, closures, hemming, and more!

Complete Guide to Sewing : Step-By-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Furnishings By Readers Digest Book Description: Combines sewing fundamentals with up-to-date coverage of the latest equipment and advice on how to set up an effective sewing center, choose fabrics, and produce professional-looking clothes and household items.

50 Ways to Master Your Sewing Machine : An Operator's Guide to Sewing Techniques : With 30 Color Original Inspirational Designs By Linda Denner, Leonard Denner Book Description: Today's sewing machine allow even novice sewers to embroider and produce garments of professional quality. Computerization provides the accuracy and repeatability that was previously achieved only through years of experience. But most sewers do not employ the full capabilities of their machines. 50 Ways to Master Your Sewing Machine will change that. It picks up where the often inadequate owner's manuals leave off and guides sewers in exploring the time-saving and creative potential of their machines.