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From: blanken6
Date: 01-24-2006, 08:29 PM (1 of 3)
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I was hoping someone would know a good book on fabric care. Not all of the bolts tell you what should be done and if you buy fabric at garage sales you may not know. I looked at Fabric Savvy and More Fabric Savvy from Sandra Betzina. I wanted to make sure this was a good investmant before I bought them. Thanks again for your help ladies!
Proverbs 31:10-31
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User: blanken6
Member since: 08-11-2004 Total posts: 41 
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From: Sancin
Date: 01-25-2006, 01:41 AM (2 of 3)
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I have Sandra Betzina's first book and was looking at the More book today in a shop. I use it a lot. There is another on the market, but I don't recall it's name. The best people to ask are those in fabric stores. The staff tell me they consult the books all the time. I did download a small book from a fabric site (search fabric use and care) which is very useful when I can find it, but Sandra's book has the advantage of talking about the type of things that are sewn with the fabric plus the needles and thread to use.
*~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895 
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From: paroper
Date: 01-25-2006, 09:14 AM (3 of 3)
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I have Claire Shaeffer's "Fabric Sewing Guide" (foreword by Nancy Zieman published by Shilton Book Co, Radnor, Pa. The date on mine is 1989 I would expect that it has been updated. It deals with fabrics, qualities, and care. It also give very detailed instructions for use in clothing applications. It was a very expensive book but it was money well spent.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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