Fabric Intelligence: How Textiles Work, Stretch, Shrink, and Behave, A Beginner's Guide to Smart Sewing: A comprehensive Guide

Author:   Alice Schwartz ,  Marla F Kensington
Publisher:   Independently Published
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9798276498591


Pages:   390
Publication Date:   28 November 2025
Format:   Paperback
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Fabric Intelligence: How Textiles Work, Stretch, Shrink, and Behave, A Beginner's Guide to Smart Sewing: A comprehensive Guide


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Reactive Publishing Every fabric has a personality, a way it stretches, shrinks, drapes, resists, or cooperates. Once you understand how textiles behave, sewing becomes easier, calmer, and far more intuitive. Fabric Intelligence teaches you the underlying logic of fabrics so you can sew with confidence, precision, and ease. Instead of patterns or project instructions, this book focuses on the essential knowledge most sewists are never taught: how fibers respond under tension, why certain fabrics pucker or distort, which textiles hold structure, and how to predict the behavior of any material before you cut or sew it. Written in a clear, practical tone, Fabric Intelligence helps you develop the skill that transforms everything - the ability to ""read"" fabric. Inside, you'll discover: The properties of natural, synthetic, and blended fibers How weight, weave, and stretch affect each stitch Why fabrics shrink, warp, or ripple, and how to prevent it How to choose the right needle, thread, and settings for any textile The difference between drape and structure, and how to work with both How to select fabric confidently in stores or online A practical framework for evaluating any material before you sew Whether you're repairing clothing, altering garments, or sewing from scratch, understanding fabric is the gateway skill that makes every task smoother. This book gives you the insight and logic you need to avoid mistakes, reduce frustration, and approach sewing with clarity. Fabric Intelligence is the essential guide to the hidden rules of textiles, the knowledge that turns guesswork into intuition and transforms sewing into a satisfying, stress-free craft.

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Author:   Alice Schwartz ,  Marla F Kensington
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.522kg
ISBN:  

9798276498591


Pages:   390
Publication Date:   28 November 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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