My copy of More Fabric Savvy arrived a few days ago and I spend an hour this afternoon perusing it. Each fabric discussed takes up two facing pages and gives you information about the fabric, what to make with it, sewing tips, which thread, needle, and presser foot to use, cutting layout directions, and other useful information.
Did you know silk and linens are washable but many care labels on store bought garments say "Dry Clean Only? Why? Because neither the linen, the silk or the interfacing used were prewashed before being made into the garment.
Did you know that clothes made from Rayon should be machine-washed in cold water on gentle cycle because too much agitation distorts the fabric?
Did you know Rayon is made from wood pulp?
Did you know matte rayon jersey garments should be stored flat instead of on hangers because matte rayon jersey garments stretch when hung?
Did you know you shouldn't over-pack Linen in a washing machine because it absorbs twice its weight in water?
Did you know you should use liquid fabric softeners and not dryer sheets on garments made from microfibers? Dryer sheets leave oil spots.
Did you know wool jersey wasn't used for women's wear until Coco Chanel started using it. Before her wool jersey was only used to make men's underwear.
I did not know any of this before reading the book but I do now.
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