Fabric Masterclass

Digital Workbook & Reference Guide

Have you ever wondered why two fabrics can both be labelled 100% cotton but behave completely differently?

The Basic Fabric Masterclass has been designed to help sewists, quilters, crafters and dressmakers understand fabric with confidence.

Whether you're choosing fabric online or standing in a fabric shop feeling overwhelmed by the options, this workbook will give you the knowledge to make informed decisions and select the right fabric for every project.

What's Included?

📖 Comprehensive Digital Workbook

🧵 Fabric Construction Explained

• Woven fabrics

• Knitted fabrics

• Non-woven fabrics

• Warp and weft

🌿 Fibre Content Guide

• Natural fibres

• Semi-synthetic fibres

• Synthetic fibres

• Fibre comparison charts

🧶 Yarn Structure Explained

• Single-ply yarns

• Multi-ply yarns

• Filament yarns

• Novelty yarns

🪡 Weave Structure Reference Guide

• Plain weave

• Twill weave

• Satin weave

• Basket weave

• Herringbone

• Oxford

• Dobby

• Jacquard

• Ripstop

• Piqué

• Pile and more

📏 Fabric Weight & Performance

• Understanding GSM

• Thread count explained

• Fabric drape and structure

• Choosing the right weight for your project

✂️ Practical Fabric Selection Advice

• How to choose fabric confidently

• Matching fabrics to projects

• Common mistakes to avoid

🌍 Sustainability & Ethical Fabric Choices

• Environmental impact of textile production

• Textile dyeing explained

• OEKO-TEX® Standard 100

• Making more responsible fabric choices

📝 Printable Fabric Swatch Record Sheets
Create your own personal fabric reference library and build your confidence with every project.

Perfect For

✔ Beginner sewists

✔ Dressmakers

✔ Quilters

✔ Soft furnishing makers

✔ Craft enthusiasts

✔ Anyone wanting to understand fabric better

Instant Digital Download

Download immediately and start building your fabric knowledge today.

Created by Diane Hopkinson at Discount Fabrics Lincs and used in our popular Fabric Masterclass workshops at The Resource Room.