Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book

With the loss of Joannes and other in person fabric stores, I realized I didn't know the right terminology to buy fabric online. I got this, and it was so informative. It also has so many swatches so I can feel the fabric, and that is so helpful with making online fabric purchases.

A useful fabric swatch book for my collection. Packaged with a lining of plastic- brand new.

Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book has been an invaluable resource for teaching my clients and students how to make informed online purchases by identifying fabric types. This book offers a comprehensive guide to fabric composition, helping individuals understand the texture, drape, and quality of materials before making a purchase. It’s perfect for anyone looking to elevate their wardrobe with better fabric choices. Highly recommend for fashion enthusiasts and professionals alike!

This book is amazing. As a sewer and costumer, I have to find certain types of fabrics for my projects. I also have to order many fabrics online now due to the lack of fabric stores in my area. If I am looking at fabrics online and don't know the difference between a silk organza, silk crepe de chine, or a silk georgette, I can look at the swatches in the book and read the descriptions and info and have a better idea if any of those fabrics would work for my project. I believe this has been used as a textbook for fashion majors, so it is a bit expensive, but totally worth it.

Does not cover modern fabric blends nor the blends one can buy online. I know the feel and quality of pure cotton, wool, silk, rayon and linen. I was hoping for swatches on linen blends, rayon blends, wool blends and cotton blends other than cotton/polyester. Even if the book additionally included swatches of only the top ten most popular fabric blends available online for home sewists, it would be a great improvement and much more useful.

I have always wanted a swatch book. This book is incredible. A huge help in my fabric education. Even includes the mysterious “ bamboo cloth.” And other manmade, new types of fabrics.

A very good reference for a seamstress to select fabric. While not nearly every fabric offers swatches, those that are in the book provide a good comparison. I like to feel/handle the fabric. The swatches are small and it isn’t always easy to estimate the drape or hand. But this book is a wonderful reference.

I purchased this book for myself, then purchased a copy for my sister as well. It's great to refer to when buying fabric online, and you're not familiar with a particular fabric. It's pricey, but it's been worth it to me.

Ce livre est impeccable avec les échantillons de tissus montrant les différences entre eux. Cela permet de bien connaître la qualité que l'on souhaite et de différencier la matière. Je ne regrette pas mon achat malgré que ce dernier soit en anglais à défaut d'avoir eu une version en français. Bref, c'est un bel investissement qui est incontournable pour l'usage et les ouvrages que je vais réaliser.

Ho acquistato Fabric for Fashion The Swatch Book di Clive Hallett e Amanda Johnston e devo dire che è un investimento assolutamente fondamentale per studenti di moda, designer, sarti, o chiunque sia seriamente interessato al mondo dei tessuti. Questo libro non è solo un manuale teorico; è una risorsa pratica e tattile unica. La revisione include 142 campioni di tessuti e filati tra i più diffusi, che sono fissati in modo intelligente e robusto per poterli toccare, maneggiare e studiare da vicino. Questa possibilità di interagire fisicamente con i materiali fa la differenza rispetto a qualsiasi altro libro illustrato. Ogni campione è accompagnato da informazioni dettagliate su composizione, costruzione, peso e proprietà, il che rende incredibilmente semplice prendere decisioni informate sui materiali per i propri progetti. Copre una vasta gamma, dalle fibre naturali (cotone, seta, lana, lino) a quelle artificiali e alternative (bamboo, canapa). È uno strumento di consultazione ineguagliabile che consiglio vivamente. Se avete bisogno di capire la mano di un tessuto, il suo drappeggio o semplicemente di imparare a riconoscere e scegliere la stoffa giusta per l'uso specifico, questo "Swatch Book" è una gemma da avere. Un must-have nella libreria di ogni professionista del settore tessile e moda.

I've been watching for this to price drop for a long time and I couldn't pass up almost $80 off,

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Arrived quicker than i expected. Very happy with the item. Only thing is, i personally would have liked a few more fabric samples in, which aren't in there, But there are loads in there to get you started. Can't complain. Really would recommend.