Handweaver's Pattern Book : The Essential Illustrated Guide to over 600 Fabric Weaves

Dixon, Anne

Herbert Press Ltd（2018/11発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 256 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781912217908
• DDC分類 746.14041

Full Description

Create wonderful woven fabric with this practical guide to more than 600 weaves for the loom.

Organised by type, from basic four-shaft structures to block drafts and double weaves, choose from a wide range of herringbone, twill, zigzag and diamond designs. Each weave features a clear, photographed swatch showing you the intricacies of each design, as well as an easy-to-follow colour chart indicating the threading sequence and order of work. All weaves are graded according to difficulty.

This large-size 'bible' for beginner and experienced weavers also contains:
- Explanations of basic weave structures
- Information on choosing and using looms and shuttles
- Colour charts and swatches
- Advice on working with colour, selecting and dyeing yarn, and suggested applications for your finished cloth

Contents

Introduction

Basic Equipment
Fibres
Yarns
Threading the Selvedges
Calculations: Sett
Calculations: Warp Length
Colour Theory

Directory
Basic Threadings
Block Drafts
Lace Weaves
Special Threadings
Finishing Your Piece

Glossary
Index
Resources
Credits