Swatch Reference Guide For Fashion Fabrics(5th Edition)

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Deborah E Young

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ISBN: 1501373242, 978-1501373244

Book publisher: Fairchild Books

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Natalie Proctor
2.0
Tracking showed my book landed almost three days ago, but it only turned up this afternoon. Kinda messed with my study plans because I was expecting to dive in earlier. The book itself looks great, but waiting that long was frustrating — almost bought a second copy because of the silence.
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Sarah Turner
5.0
I received my copy of the Swatch Reference Guide really quickly, and it came in sturdy packaging that kept everything neat. I haven’t had the chance to dive deep since my course, FASH 305: Textiles and Fabric Technologies in Fashion Design, keeps me busy, but the first impressions are very positive. The fabric samples feel high quality and the visuals seem super clear, which should make studying way easier. Overall, it looks like a solid companion for my classes and I’m happy I grabbed it early in the semester. Definitely a promising resource worth having at hand!
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Curtis Sanders
5.0
This edition of the Swatch Reference Guide for Fashion Fabrics is incredibly thorough and well-organized, making it easy to identify and learn about various textiles. The swatches are in pristine condition and accurately represent the fabric types, which is essential for my design projects. The book arrived quickly and in perfect shape, allowing me to start using it right away without any hassle. The clarity and quality of the samples enhance my understanding immensely. Overall, the service was efficient, and the guide itself exceeds expectations for both educational and professional use in the fashion field.
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Leah Porter
3.0
The guide offers a decent overview of fashion fabrics, though it could be more detailed in certain areas. It arrived quickly and the packaging was secure. Overall, a helpful tool for beginners, but those needing in-depth content might find it limited.
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Tessa Morton
3.0
Picked up this swatch book a couple weeks ago at a discount price and it's been alright for my course FASH 202: Advanced Textiles and Fabric Analysis. Samples are good quality but a bit basic so far, not too many fancy details which kinda frustrates me since I expected more depth. Shipping wasn’t super fast but I wasn’t in any huge rush either. I’m still getting in there reading different parts and it helps somewhat for review, but I’m hoping there’s more useful stuff once I dig deeper. Not the best, and not the worst, just kinda meh overall for what I need.
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Cole Cross
4.0
Finally grabbed this on sale for one of my Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico-Recinto Ponce classes and it works pretty well so far. The fabric swatches are easy to tell apart which helps a lot, and the book got to me pretty quick, no complaints there. Haven't checked it all out yet but it’s been a handy tool already.
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Cody Doyle
5.0
I’ve been searching for something that makes understanding fabrics less confusing, especially since my professor tossed us the Swatch Reference Guide For Fashion Fabrics, 5th Edition early this semester. Picked it up during a discount (which was honestly a relief for my budget) and decided to start with Chapter 4: Fiber Content, since that’s where most of my assignments focus. This chapter was actually a game changer—I wasn’t really sure how to pick apart the differences in average classroom samples until I saw the detailed swatch examples paired with quick notes that actually made sense (no insane jargon!). The way the textures and materials were presented right next to simple explanations turned my confusion into a lightbulb moment, especially with wool and synthetic fibers. A real 'aha' because before, I’d just guess or mix stuff up when picking fabrics for projects. I even tested what I learned by picking out some threads at the local fabric store for my design sketches and it felt way less intimidating choosing the right fabric knowing what properties to look for. That said, the guide could include a few more quirky examples that I caught only online, so it might not hit that extra creative spark some might want, but for the price and how it helped me get a grip on basics, I’m pretty happy. Would say it’s worth grabbing especially if you want a straightforward way to get hands-on knowledge, plus the fabric swatches help loads. Definitely giving it a thumbs up and planning to check more chapters soon.