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How To Make A Fabric Swatch Book

"Picture it, you look on the back of a pattern envelope and see all kinds of fabric names and you have no idea what any of them mean. What you need is swatches! Swatches are a great tool for sewists who want to learn about fabric. Swatches can teach you so much about how a fabric behaves, how it drapes, most importantly how it feels, and how heavy it is. Here's how to make your own DIY fabric swatch book for your own sewing reference. Included is a free fabric swatch book template available for download."
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Time to CompleteIn an evening
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