--- product_id: 2164278 title: "Fabrics A to Z: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Fabric for Sewing" price: "€ 4806.89" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/2164278-fabrics-a-to-z-the-essential-guide-to-choosing-using store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Fabrics A to Z: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Fabric for Sewing **Price:** € 4806.89 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fabrics A to Z: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Fabric for Sewing - **How much does it cost?** € 4806.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/2164278-fabrics-a-to-z-the-essential-guide-to-choosing-using) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Fabrics A to Z is the essential guide for sewists and fabric enthusiasts of all levels. This thorough resource explains the unique characteristics, strengths, and limitations of more than 100 fabrics in easy-to-understand terms, so any sewist can enter a fabric shop with confidence. From dotted swiss to silk charmeuse to faux fur, each entry includes a close-up photo of the fabric as well as an overview of its characteristics, ideal uses, and special considerations when sewing. As a bonus, the book concludes with a section on the best tools and notions to use when working with particular fibers, as well as tips on how to read patterns. The small size and flexibind format of Fabrics A to Z make it perfect for tossing into a bag when headed to the fabric store. Review: Best Bang for the Buck. Lots of useful information :-) - So I was looking for a book that would tell me about each fabric as I am new to garment sewing. Most of the books focus on what it is made of which didn't help me determine how or what could be sewn with it. This book gives me that info in a small package that is easy to carry. This book gives a brief description of the fabric, the properties, working with the fabric ( to cut, handling for sewing, needles to use, thread, stitch length, sewing feet,interfacing or lining.), care , whether it is suited for apparel, home decor or craft. There are also hints through out the book for some of the fabrics. I think that this is the most comprehensive and user friendly fabric book out there for a good price. I have the All New Fabric Savvy as well and I prefer the Fabrics A-to-Z better. I only wish the swatches came with the book so you could feel them. I guess that I will be adding them myself. If I could make a suggestion it would be to make it spiral bound and add fabric swatches so you can see and feel the fabric. Or make it expandable so the consumer could add swatches. Review: So helpful - This book is a fabulous, valuable dictionary of fabric. Often I buy fabric online and most online retailers do not give a good description of the fabric or even the basics such as weight (e.g. light, medium). Now I just turn to my handy dandy Fabrics A-Z and look it up. The book is broken into categories such as Wovens, Knits, and Specialties. It is further narrowed to specifics such as flannel, gauze, jersey, satin, etc. It gives a thorough description of the fabric, characteristics, properties (weave, weight, etc.), care (wash, dry clean, shrinkage), and even how to handle the fabric and which needle, thread, and stitch length work best. Also included are sewing tips where the author thought necessary. There is a Notions and Tools section that explains the different presser feet, threads, fasteners, etc. I had been looking for a fabric guide book for quite a while but couldn't find one that addressed the specific information helpful to use while shopping online. This book is truly the only one I need. It will make a great gift for my sewing friends! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #839,678 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #740 in Textile & Costume (Books) #1,027 in Crafts & Hobbies Reference #1,715 in Sewing (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 189 Reviews | ## Images ![Fabrics A to Z: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Fabric for Sewing - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81SY0k3vSBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Bang for the Buck. Lots of useful information :-) *by M***G on November 16, 2017* So I was looking for a book that would tell me about each fabric as I am new to garment sewing. Most of the books focus on what it is made of which didn't help me determine how or what could be sewn with it. This book gives me that info in a small package that is easy to carry. This book gives a brief description of the fabric, the properties, working with the fabric ( to cut, handling for sewing, needles to use, thread, stitch length, sewing feet,interfacing or lining.), care , whether it is suited for apparel, home decor or craft. There are also hints through out the book for some of the fabrics. I think that this is the most comprehensive and user friendly fabric book out there for a good price. I have the All New Fabric Savvy as well and I prefer the Fabrics A-to-Z better. I only wish the swatches came with the book so you could feel them. I guess that I will be adding them myself. If I could make a suggestion it would be to make it spiral bound and add fabric swatches so you can see and feel the fabric. Or make it expandable so the consumer could add swatches. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So helpful *by H***M on April 24, 2013* This book is a fabulous, valuable dictionary of fabric. Often I buy fabric online and most online retailers do not give a good description of the fabric or even the basics such as weight (e.g. light, medium). Now I just turn to my handy dandy Fabrics A-Z and look it up. The book is broken into categories such as Wovens, Knits, and Specialties. It is further narrowed to specifics such as flannel, gauze, jersey, satin, etc. It gives a thorough description of the fabric, characteristics, properties (weave, weight, etc.), care (wash, dry clean, shrinkage), and even how to handle the fabric and which needle, thread, and stitch length work best. Also included are sewing tips where the author thought necessary. There is a Notions and Tools section that explains the different presser feet, threads, fasteners, etc. I had been looking for a fabric guide book for quite a while but couldn't find one that addressed the specific information helpful to use while shopping online. This book is truly the only one I need. It will make a great gift for my sewing friends! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very useful, easy to read. *by K***E on April 14, 2012* I really like the information about the many types of cotton. Before reading that section of the book, I only knew about "thin and cheap" and the thicker stuff from the quilt shop. Now I know why quilting cotton isn't the best choice for making baby clothes and what kinds of cotton would be better. The color photos clearly show the fabrics. The sections in the back that cover needles, notions, tools, etc., are very useful. I haven't finished the book yet, but a lot of the mysteries, confusions, and gaps in knowledge have been cleared up. It is written in a concise yet friendly way and is enjoyable reading. This book is worth the money and I'm very glad I bought it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/2164278-fabrics-a-to-z-the-essential-guide-to-choosing-using](https://www.desertcart.be/products/2164278-fabrics-a-to-z-the-essential-guide-to-choosing-using) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-07-04*