Woven Color
Author: James Koehler
Publisher: Blurb
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 270
ISBN-13: 9781450714433
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Based on interviews and conversations in collaboration with the artist."
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Color and Texture in Weaving
Author: Margo Selby
Publisher: Interweave
Published: 2012-01-31
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781596683723
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGive woven textiles a contemporary twist with Color and Texture in Weaving! Learn to mix color and yarn types to create textiles that are rich with color and texture as well as refreshing and modern. Using either a simple four- or eight-shaft loom you can discover how to mix color and yarn types to maximize visual effects in your weaving. Beginner weavers will find helpful guidance for color warping and a plethora of expert weaving inspiration. And if you've already mastered the basic skills, you'll find Color and Texture in Weaving to be a dependable weaving resource with complex techniques and a wealth of inspiring patterns. There are hundreds of weaving patterns within for you to enjoy; each is illustrated with swatches of finished textiles, setup diagrams, lifting patterns, and fabric samples shown in large, full-color photos to highlight the detail. Providing you with everything from basic setup instructions to advanced weaving ideas, Color and Texture in Weaving offers contemporary, colorful, and creative possibilities for all weavers looking to refine their color and texture approaches to textiles.
Advances in Modern Woven Fabrics Technology
Author: Savvas G. Vassiliadis
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2011-07-27
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9533073373
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe importance of woven fabrics increases constantly. Starting from traditional uses mainly in clothing applications, woven fabrics today are key materials for structural, electronic, telecommunications, medical, aerospace and other technical application fields. The new application fields of the woven fabrics is directly reflected in the contents of the book. A selected collection of papers in the technological state-of-the-art builds the book Advances in Modern Woven Fabrics Technology. It is written by internationally recognized specialists and pioneers of the particular fields. The chapters embrace technological areas with major importance, while maintaining a high scientific level. This interdisciplinary book will be useful for the textile family member as well as for the experts of the related engineering fields. The open access character of the book will allow a worldwide and direct access to its contents, supporting the members of the academic and industrial community.
Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom
Author: Syne Mitchell
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2015-11-14
Total Pages: 297
ISBN-13: 1603428518
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRigid-heddle weaving is simple to learn, is easy to master, and offers a lifetime of possibilities to discover! Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom covers everything rigid-heddle weavers need to know about the craft, from the basics — how to select a loom, set it up, and get started — to a wide variety of fun techniques that yield beautiful results. Begin by exploring a variety of weave structures, including finger-manipulated laces, tapestry, and color play with stripes, plaids, and multicolor yarns. Then move on to more complex designs and irresistible projects, from pillows and curtains to bags, shawls, and even jewelry. Explore warp-face patterning, weft-pile weaving, weaving with fine threads, woven shibori, shadow weave, and the textural effects you can create with different yarns and with wire and conductive thread. Everything you need to know is here, with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to ensure success.
Woven Fabrics
Author: Han-Yong Jeon
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2012-05-16
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9535106074
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Woven Fabrics" is a unique book which covers topics from traditional to advanced fabrics widely used in IT, NT, BT, ET, ST industry fields. In general, woven fabrics are known as the traditional textile fabrics for apparel manufacturing and are used widely in various fabric compositions as intermediate goods that affect human activities. The relative importance of woven fabrics as traditional textile materials is extremely large and currently application fields of woven fabrics as technical textiles are rapidly expanded by utilizing its geometric features and advantages. For example, the book covers analytical approaches to fabric design, micro and nano technology needed to make woven fabrics, as well as the concept for industrial application.
Woven Shibori
Author: Catharine Ellis
Publisher: Interweave Press
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9781632503541
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Includes information on working with natural dyes!"--Cover.
Woven Textile Design
Author: Jan Shenton
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Published: 2014-04-28
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 1780675550
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWoven Textile Design offers a comprehensive introduction to weaving for all those wishing to design and produce a wide range of fabrics from scratch. Starting with the basics of woven textile design, the book looks at how to draw up and interpret records and notation, before explaining how different types of cloth are constructed. From the most basic of plain weaves, through twill weaves, textured weaves such as seersucker, crepe and corded cloths to more complicated designs created with extra threads woven in, a wide range of patterns are covered. Illustrated throughout with diagrams, weaving plans and beautiful examples from contemporary designers, the book also includes tips on using different yarns and colours to create stunning and unique designs. Offering clear, practical advice, this book will show you how to interpret your initial concepts and develop your ideas on the loom.
Woven to Wear
Author: Marilyn Murphy
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2013-08-26
Total Pages: 410
ISBN-13: 1620333864
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThoughtful designs. Simple shapes. Create unique fabric and garments you'll want to wear again and again. In this garment-weaver's handbook, author Marilyn Murphy offers guidance for weaving scarves, wraps, and more. She also provides advice for designing garments, cutting and sewing fabric, adding edgings and closures, and combining woven fabrics with other techniques. In addition, nine contributing designers share their working philosophies. Garment designs in Woven to Wear are influenced by a global melting pot of traditional folkloric costume and ethnic fabric, in which silhouettes are roomy, layered, and flowing, and the cloth takes center stage.
The Woven Home
Author: Rainie Owen
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Published: 2019-12-17
Total Pages: 374
ISBN-13: 1624149901
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSimple Weaving Projects for Stunning Wall Hangings, Pillows and More Learn to create your own handwoven home accents with Rainie Owen, weaving instructor and founder of the online fiber art supply shop The Unusual Pear. Rainie’s unique designs blend natural colors, soft fibers and organic shapes to bring warmth and style to your living space. You’ll love making trendy décor like the Pastel Pop Wall Hanging, which mixes yarn and plush roving for a striking textured effect, and mastering patterns with the geometric Potted Plant Mat—the perfect accessory for your favorite houseplant. Getting started is simple with a small, portable frame loom that fits right on your desk or coffee table. You’ll even learn how to make your own! Build your skills by moving from simple designs to more complex, detailed projects. In just a few easy steps, turn your one-of-a-kind weavings into practical items like the Tablet Buttoned Pouch and Herringbone Cushion. With Rainie’s foolproof instructions and comprehensive step-by-step images, this book has everything you need to begin your weaving journey.
Weaving for Beginners
Author: Peggy Osterkamp
Publisher:
Published: 2020-08-15
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780976885542
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIllustrated guide for step-by-step beginning and advanced weaving. 424 pages; over 600 illustrations; indexed
