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Is there any site or place for refering types, names of fabric material? (Moderated by Deepika, Sharon1952)
Posted on: 11/16/10 1:19 PM ET
I know it may not new in this fabric forum. But I'm lost in the PR information ocean as I could not find any where to know what types or names of current fabrics. There are tons of them I don't know. Fabricland couldn't give out a specific name of so many fabric materials. I got problem to choose what exactly type of my used fabrics for reviews.
Anybody can help? I really appreciate your helps!
Thanks,
"More than just Sewing" - Cloudyhn
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Anybody can help? I really appreciate your helps!
Thanks,
"More than just Sewing" - Cloudyhn
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"More than just Sewing" - Cloudyhn
V.V.MODE - Designs and Life Styles DIY without pattern
http://cloudyhn.webs.com/apps/blog/
V.V.MODE - Designs and Life Styles DIY without pattern
http://cloudyhn.webs.com/apps/blog/
Posted on: 11/16/10 3:17 PM ET
Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide has been a godsend for me..... check to see if it is avail at your local library if you dont want to purchase
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http://mamazsewingescapadez.blogspot.com/
Posted on: 11/16/10 7:51 PM ET
In reply to cloudyhn
Fabric.com has a fabric glossary on their website. Does that help?
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Liz
thefittinglife.blogspot.com
thefittinglife.blogspot.com
Posted on: 11/16/10 8:03 PM ET
In reply to cloudyhn
There's a fabric glossary here, too:
Pattern Review Fabric Glossary
Though, if you can get it (I believe that a new edition's just been released), as Mom to 5 said, Claire Schaeffer's "Fabric Sewing Guide" is an invaluable resource!!
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Pattern Review Fabric Glossary
Though, if you can get it (I believe that a new edition's just been released), as Mom to 5 said, Claire Schaeffer's "Fabric Sewing Guide" is an invaluable resource!!
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Connie in Panama City Beach, Florida :)
"And these children that you spit on, as they try to change their worlds, are immune to your consultations. They're quite aware of what they're going through" ~ David Bowie, "Changes"
http://www.imsewverycreative.blogspot.com
Connie in Panama City Beach, Florida :)
"And these children that you spit on, as they try to change their worlds, are immune to your consultations. They're quite aware of what they're going through" ~ David Bowie, "Changes"
http://www.imsewverycreative.blogspot.com
Posted on: 11/17/10 10:38 AM ET
oh that was quick. Thank you so much for your replies. I'll check it now on PR and will check at local library later today. Thanks again!!!!
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"More than just Sewing" - Cloudyhn
V.V.MODE - Designs and Life Styles DIY without pattern
http://cloudyhn.webs.com/apps/blog/
V.V.MODE - Designs and Life Styles DIY without pattern
http://cloudyhn.webs.com/apps/blog/
Posted on: 11/20/10 7:25 PM ET
In reply to cloudyhn
A few years ago I purchased " Fabric Savvy" by Sandra Betzina. A very good pictorial book on fabric. She tells you what size needle, foot and stitch to use for each type. I still haven't used all the fabric she discusses but when in doubt I do a quick check to be sure I am using the right equipment.
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It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something. ~ Franklin D Roosevelt 1843
Janome 19606 ,Janome My Excel 4023, Brother 1034D, White 1750C, Kenmore 158.1803, White 764, Brother 780D.
Janome 19606 ,Janome My Excel 4023, Brother 1034D, White 1750C, Kenmore 158.1803, White 764, Brother 780D.
Posted on: 11/20/10 7:33 PM ET
The All about Wool/Silk/Cotton series offered by Rainy City Publishing are wonderful. They are pricey but helpful with fabric descriptions and a sample swatch of each type of textile. NAYY
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I'm finally a blogger!
sewming.blogspot.com
sewming.blogspot.com
Posted on: 11/20/10 8:06 PM ET
Stop it stop it stop it,,,,,,, You gals I don't know. I read all of your
great information, especially on books, then the next thing I know is
I'm at Amazon clicking the buy it button.

But my library thanks you.
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great information, especially on books, then the next thing I know is
I'm at Amazon clicking the buy it button.

But my library thanks you.
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just Carl
skycarlsskyblog.blogspot.com/
Singer 99
Singer 201
Singer 503
Kenmore 15280
skycarlsskyblog.blogspot.com/
Singer 99
Singer 201
Singer 503
Kenmore 15280
Posted on: 11/20/10 8:22 PM ET
Thanks to everyone for posting. I so needed a book like one of these. This has been my biggest problem. I usually choose the wrong fabric for the project I want to do. The information will really help. Thanks!!!
Posted on: 11/21/10 4:32 PM ET
moodfabrics.com has a great web page to describe fabrics
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