Fabricology Essentials
Stop guessing.
Start choosing the right fabric every time you shop online.
A foundational course that teaches you how fabric is made, so you can read online fabric descriptions and actually know what you’re getting.
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What happens when you finally understand fabric
Gabby
“Before this course, fabric descriptions online felt confusing… Now I finally get fabric and feel genuinely confident shopping online.”
Becky
“I learned the vocabulary!! I feel so much more comfortable shopping online knowing what the descriptions mean!!!”
If fabric shopping feels confusing or overwhelming… you’re not alone.
If you’ve ever bought fabric online and felt unsure about what you were really getting…
If fabric arrived in the mail and didn’t behave the way you expected…
If you’ve spent good money on fabric that just wasn’t right for the project…
Then you already know how frustrating fabric shopping can be.
With so many fabric stores disappearing — and most of the remaining ones only carrying "quilting cotton" — online shopping has become the default.
And when you can’t touch anything, every purchase can feel like a gamble.
You want your clothes to look polished and intentional.
You want to feel proud wearing what you make.
And more than anything, you want to understand fabric instead of guessing.
If you're nodding along, you're exactly where you need to be.
Ready to stop guessing when you shop for fabric?
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By the end of Fabricology Essentials, you'll have…
A clear understanding of fabric descriptions
You’ll finally understand fibers, yarns, weaves, finishes, and weight — so online product pages actually make sense.
The ability to anticipate fabric behavior
You will recognize how construction affects movement, structure, and feel — even when buying online.
Confidence choosing garment-appropriate fabrics
You’ll know which characteristics support fluid styles, structure, durability, comfort, and performance.
An eye for recognizing fabric quality
You’ll learn how fiber, yarn, weave, and finishing all work together — so you avoid disappointing purchases.
A foundational grasp of how fabric is made
From fiber → yarn → weave → finish, you’ll understand the building blocks of textiles you'll use for life.
Get confident buying fabric online.
Lifetime access + all future updates included
What Fabricology Essentials IS:
Fabricology Essentials is a foundational course that teaches you how fiber, yarn, weave, finish, weight, and stretch work together to create fabric.
It gives you a practical framework for decoding online fabric descriptions, so you can make informed buying decisions with confidence.
This course is designed for garment sewists who:
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Feel nervous buying fabric online because they can’t touch it
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Have been surprised or disappointed by what arrived in the mail
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Want to stop guessing and start understanding how fabric will behave when sewn and worn
What Fabricology Essentials is NOT:
It is not a giant encyclopedia of every fabric type on earth.
It is not a 30-hour, ultra-technical textile science course.
And it does not attempt to catalog every variation of every fabric (for example: crepe, crepe de chine, crepe backed satin).
Instead, you’ll learn a repeatable way of thinking about fabric — one you can apply to any fabric description you see online.
This sounds like exactly what I've been looking for
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What’s Inside
Fabricology Essentials?
Module 1 — Fiber Foundations
Why fabric behaves the way it does starts here.
You’ll learn the differences between natural fibers, man-made fibers, and regenerated cellulose— and how each affects drape, softness, breathability, longevity, and care.
Why this matters: Once you understand fiber, you can predict a lot about how a fabric will feel and wear just from the description.
Module 2 — Yarns: The Hidden Influence
Small details. Big impact.
Yarn type and twist influence drape, stretch, softness, structure, sheen, and sewing ease — even when the fiber is the same.
Why this matters: Many “mystery” results in finished garments come from yarn, not fiber. Knowing this helps you read between the lines of online descriptions.
Module 3 — Weave: The Structure Behind Every Fabric
The blueprint of your fabric.
You’ll learn how weave construction affects movement, stability, wrinkle resistance, sheen, and garment suitability.
Why this matters: When you understand weave, you can look at a fabric description and know whether it will hang softly, hold structure, or fall somewhere in between.
Module 4 — Color, Pattern & Finishes
What you see isn't always what you get.
You’ll learn how dye methods, printing techniques, and finishes affect fabric before and after washing.
Why this matters: You’ll be able to look past pretty photos and understand what’s likely to happen after sewing, washing, and wearing.
Module 5 — Fabric Weight & Ease of Sewing
Why some fabrics cooperate — and others fight you.
You’ll discover what makes fabric easier to sew, explore beginner-friendly options, and learn how fabric weight impacts drape, comfort, structure, and design choices.
Why this matters: Ease of sewing and fabric weight affect both how a project goes and how the finished garment feels.
Module 6 — Knits, Stretch & Pattern Compatibility
Knits don’t have to be intimidating.
You’ll learn how knit fabrics are constructed, how stretch percentage and recovery actually work, and how to evaluate different knit types before you buy. You’ll also learn how to assess pattern requirements so you can choose knits that support the fit you want.
Why this matters: Matching fabric stretch to pattern ease lets you control how a knit garment fits — instead of leaving it to chance.
Module 7 — Shopping for Fabric Online
This is where everything comes together.
Using what you learned in Modules 1–6, you’ll walk step-by-step through real fabric shopping examples and learn exactly how to:
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Evaluate patterns
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Interpret fabric descriptions
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Choose fabrics that behave the way you expect
Why this matters: This module turns knowledge into a repeatable process you can use every time you shop for fabric online.
Ready to learn learn fabric the right way?
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What Students are Saying After Taking Fabricology Essentials
“I just went through the online fabric buying process looking for the perfect fabric for a dress I’m making for my grandson’s wedding. Because of what I learned in Fabricology Essentials, I was able to sort through so many options online and confidently choose the right fabric. The class itself is perfect.”
— Theresa W.
“This course is an incredibly valuable resource. The level of knowledge [Toni] shares isn’t something you absorb once — it’s something you come back to again and again. For me, Fabricology Essentials is an investment in my learning and something I’ll keep in my sewing library.”
— Ellen G.
“I love that I can go at my own pace. Learning about how fabrics are made and how they behave — especially when it comes to washing and shrinkage — has completely changed how I think about fabric. This course really took me on a learning journey.”
— Ramona J.
“I was surprised by how much detail [Toni] included in such a manageable course. Understanding fiber properties makes it so much easier to imagine drape and hand when shopping for fabric online. I’m very happy I purchased this course.”
— Teri R.
When You Enroll in Fabricology Essentials,
You’ll Get…
✔ 6 modules of clear, foundational fabric education
✔ A practical "shop for fabric online" application module
✔ Downloadable reference guides
✔ Fabric terminology and comparison tools
✔ Weight and stretch reference sheets
✔ Lifetime access + all future updates
✔ A clear system to understand fabric — for life
Everything you need to choose fabric with confidence
Lifetime access + all future updates included
Fabricology Essentials is for you if...
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You’re ready to understand fabric instead of guessing
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You feel overwhelmed choosing fabric online
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You’ve wasted money on fabric that wasn’t right for the project
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You want to feel excited — not anxious — when you shop
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You want a solid foundation without a college-level textile science course
The 7-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
I want you to feel good about investing in your fabric knowledge.
If you go through Module 1 and don’t feel like you’ve gained real value or a clearer understanding of how fabric is made and why it behaves the way it does, you’re covered by my 7-day satisfaction guarantee.
If Fabricology Essentials isn’t right for you, simply email me within 7 days of purchase and you’ll receive a full refund.
No stress. No pressure. I want you to feel confident saying yes — and just as confident if you decide it’s not the right fit.
Try Fabricology Essentials risk-free
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this course only for people who buy fabric online?
What level of sewist is this course for?
Do I need a background in textiles to take this course?
Does this course include fabric swatches?
How long do I have access to the course?
What if I have questions during or after the course?
What if I’m not sure this is right for me?
You don't have to guess about fabric anymore
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A quick note from me...
I created Fabricology Essentials because I struggled with fabric choices too — until I finally learned how fabric really works.
I was lucky enough to take a textile science course in college, complete with a fabric lab, and it changed everything for me. Understanding how fiber, yarn, weave, and finish work together removed so much guesswork and replaced it with confidence.
Most sewists never get access to that level of clarity. And now, with fabric stores disappearing, understanding fabric is more important than ever.
My goal with this course is simple:
I want you to feel confident, empowered, and excited when you shop for fabric online — not stressed or unsure.
It is possible to know how a fabric will feel, how it will drape, and how it will behave without touching it. When you understand fabric, an entirely new world of creative possibility opens up.
I can't wait to share that with you.
All my best,
Toni
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