Search Press Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fabrics & Unconventional Materials - Annye Driscoll

From Search Press, Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fabrics & Unconventional Materials by Annye Driscoll is a paperback sewing reference designed to help you work confidently with a wide range of materials, from everyday textiles to more challenging options. With practical, step-by-step guidance and expert tips, it covers techniques for cutting, pinning, sewing and finishing difficult fabrics, helping you approach new projects with greater assurance.

Inside, you’ll find advice on transferring patterns, preventing common fabric mishaps, and choosing methods that suit the material in hand, including alternative approaches such as fabric-friendly adhesives when traditional stitching is not suitable. Whether you’re making garments, bags, cosplay pieces or accessories, this resource is intended for anyone tackling an unfamiliar fabric or unusual textiles that benefit from more specialist handling.

Key features

• Guidance for cutting, pinning, sewing and finishing difficult materials
• Advice on transferring patterns and avoiding fabric mishaps
• Step-by-step techniques for slippery layers and bulky textures
• Includes alternative methods such as fabric-friendly adhesives
• Focuses on sewing

Specifications

• Author: Annye Driscoll
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 272
• Publisher: C&T Publishing
• Publication date: 30 April 2026
• ISBN: 9781644035917

Sizing

203 x 254 x 24 mm

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