The Handweaver's Pattern Directory
The Handweaver's Pattern Directory

Author: Anne Dixon

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2007-10-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1596680407

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A comprehensive introduction to the tools, equipment, fibers, and yarns used with four-shaft looms, this reference features patterns for 600 different weaves, including twill, zigzag, diamond, herringbone, and block. Color photographs and large-scale drawings allow weavers to closely examine the details, and the compact size and lay-flat binding is convenient for keeping near the loom. A handbook that is essential for all four-shaft weavers, this manual includes weaving basics, specialized projects organized by degree of difficulty, finishing techniques, resources, and a glossary of terms.

Handweaving
Handweaving

Author: Isabel Buschman

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 9780810824034

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Buschman annotates more than 550 books and periodical titles published on the techniques and history of handweaving from 1928 through October 1989. She includes works on how to weave_basic weaving texts, books on looms and equipment, and patterns both for weaving and for woven articles; handweaving history and historic fabrics from around the world; works on Native American weaving, ranging from the Chilkats of the Northwest coast of North America, to the Pueblos and Navajos of our Southwest, Mexico, and Central America, and on through the rich weaving culture of the Andes; reference works containing specialized bibliographies and information on fibers, dyes, education and marketing; and periodicals. With author, title, and subject indexes.

The Weaver's Studio: Doubleweave
The Weaver's Studio: Doubleweave

Author: Jennifer Moore

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-02-15

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 1620331837

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Doubleweave is the art of weaving two layers of cloth at the same time, one above the other on the loom, creating beautiful cloth that is reversible yet unique on each side. Using pick-up techniques and clever color mixing, patterns emerge that are different but complementary on each side. The Weaver's Studio: Doubleweave begins with a brief history of doubleweave and how it has evolved into the contemporary weaving pieces seen today. Next, you will learn all the basics of doubleweave techniques, as well as tips and tricks of setting up the warp, and a variety of doubleweave specialty techniques all shown through detailed process photography and a wealth of swatches demonstrating different effects. Specialty techniques are shown for 4-shaft and 8-shaft looms. The weaving effects covered include lace, tubular weave, pick-up, color mixing, and more. And since doubleweave showcases color and pattern in unique ways, you will learn how to use these to great effect in your cloth designs. Throughout the book, you will find a wealth of inspiration with many examples of finished cloth and projects, from wall hangings and table runners to scarves and pillows.

When a Single Harness Simply Isn't Enough
When a Single Harness Simply Isn't Enough

Author: Sara von Tresckow

Publisher:

Published: 2014-06-30

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9780990446408

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The purpose of this book is to fill a void. There has never been a comprehensive work in English that included several types of double harness looms and their operation. Rather than a collection of projects and patterns, this book is meant as a guide to either acquiring a drawloom or modifying an existing loom to do double harness patterns when desired.The section on designing is meant to provide weavers with tools to create interesting textiles on their own.

Huck Lace
Huck Lace

Author: Madelyn Van der Hoogt

Publisher: XRX Books

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781893762015

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Huck Lace

Simple Woven Garments
Simple Woven Garments

Author: Sara Goldenberg

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-04-24

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 1620335530

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Fun and wearable weaving patterns! Simple Woven Garments is both a pattern book and an idea book for creating simple woven shapes and turning them into everyday, highly wearable fashions. Readers will enjoy classic woven styles and nods to today's style trends in a collection of 20 woven garments (and 4 variations) for the "what's next" weaver. This guide will help weavers create fabric that works for the intended garment, is easy to weave, and is above all beautiful. Authors Sara Goldenberg and Jane Patrick explore techniques such as yarn usage, spaced warps, felting, pick-up weaving patterns, finger-control weaving techniques, and embellishments. Shapes are simple rectangles and sewing requires minimal skill. Weavers will enjoy creating garments including wraps and tops, ranging from easy shawls with a twist to woven sweaters. Woven squares, rectangles, and strips are assembled into easy-sew garments with minimal finishing.

African Textiles
African Textiles

Author: John Gillow

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2003-09

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 0811841669

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Traces a boy's journey across India as he searches for a sacred buffalo bell stolen from his tribe.