Gertie lists the essential and extra tools for sewing. This is really handy for those of us who are new to the world of sewing and want to buy everything in the fabric shop! She lists the basics/extras you will need for:
- measuring
- pinning and cutting
- marking and basting
- sewing
- pressing
She explains how you should select fabric for your sewing project and recommends collecting fabric swatches to familiarize ourselves with different types of fabric.
Dictionary of Garment Fabric (my favorite section of the chapter)
In this section she lists a description of different garment fabrics. I'll probably copy these pages and take them with me when I go fabric shopping!
She describes these (and other) fabrics in detail...
Silk (chiffon, duchesse satin, faille...)
Wool (houndstooth, wool tweed...)
Cotton, Linen, Rayon (gingham, pique, cotton tweed...)
Specialty fabrics (chantilly lace, brocade, tulle...)
Utility fabrics (muslin, batiste, silk organza...)
Knits
Vintage Fabrics
Lining Fabric
The chapter ends with recommendations for washing and pretreating fabric.
Happy stitiching everyone!
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