Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book, Second Edition

I really liked the swatch on this book and now that I have it I wondered how I was going to do before. The alternative would have been to visit the local (but far away) fabric shop and inquire within about different types of fabric, possibly extending the visits to many many times. This book does. It go into the deepest details of fabric making, however is quite comprehensive and the possibility to touch and feel different fabric does make the difference. Quite pricey but worth investing the money if you are interested in expanding your knowledge about fabric.

A must have for being able to name your fabrics and learn what is what ... a great present for a young person studying fashion as well as an older person studying personal styling ... an expensive book but not when you consider the work that has gone in to making it... it's worth it. Contains loads and loads of little samples of material... lovely to read and feel!

Spend the money, get the book. It's definitely worth it. This is an amazing reference tool. I'd put off buying it for ages due to the price. So glad I did. There are so many swatches and an invaluable description about each, i.e. washing, construction etc. Once you have it, you'll never need to buy another again.Can't recommend this reference book highly enough. The swatches are of a big enough size that you get a feel for the 'hand' of the fabric but small enough that they fit many different types within.

Nice book but expensive. Contains actual fabric swatches but these detach over time with use/ Great if you are a fashion student but otherwise buy the Fabric Selector Book by Diana Willard

When it comes to understanding textiles, touching and feeling the material is everything. When the book talks about the material and its properties, having a sample right there, touch and feel it. Your brain connects all the dots. It has very good coverage on natural and man made textiles as well woven and non woven. Every time I come across a fabric that I felt I wish there is a sample, I refer to this book. Highly recommended

Amazing book, very well sectioned and with important information! Essential, goes together with 'Fabric for Fashion: The Complete Guide' from the same authors. If you want to be/are in the fashion industry, you need this and you'll love this!

I bought this along with the Fabric for Fashion book. What a fantastic combination. I can now be much more confident when choosing fabrics based on sewing pattern recommendations. I didn't even know what a lot of them were before - challis, charmeuse, eyelet, etc????

A very good source of fabrics, especially for beginners who are struggling to find out which fabric is which and what those are used for. Worth every penny!