The Weaving, Spinning, Dyeing Book

by Rachel Brown

Book Overview

This big, beautiful book with 435 illustrations is the clearest and most comprehensive ever published on the subject--explains everything the expert or beginner needs to know on how to weave, spin,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394715950
• ISBN13: 9780394715957
• Release Date: May 1983
• Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.1" x 11.5"

Customer Reviews

The Best Weaving Book

This is one of the best books you can get for weaving. It is very informative with many clear and detailed pictures. There are many projects for each type of loom persented, ranging from beginner to expert. Traditional primitive looms are talked about, as well as instructions for a treadle loom. The instructions are are very helpful and informative, and yet flexible to adjust to any variations the weaver might need. Of all the weaving books I have seen, this is the one I have seen the most that covers the widest range of material. A great book!

A great present

I was given this as a birthday present. It contains a fascinating array of material - from Leonardo Da Vinci's design for a spinning wheel onwards. It gives projects for 5 (I think) different kinds of loom - but not the type I own (a rigid heddle) but they're adaptable. It contains a lot of material really only relevant to US readers (for instance a HUGE list of suppliers, discussion of US plants to dye wool with, typical US laws if you're thinking of setting up your own business.) Not something I'd have bought for myself - it's encyclopaedic and immensely interesting rather than immediately useful (but, in my opinion, that's one of the things that makes it a good present).

Utterly useful!

This book includes wonderful information on primitive looms, reducing the expense of getting equipped to weave and making it more accessible to all income levels. The drawings are clear and informative and provide a real understanding of weaving and weaving equipment. Highly recommended!

The closest thing I've found to a textile lover's Bible!

After having perused several books on the individual topics of weaving, spinning and dyeing, it was a complete delight to discover this magnificent tome! Rachel Brown's well-illustrated presentation of these crafts is a godsend for the new "fiberholic" and an invaluable reference for the experienced weaver or spinner. The explanations are thorough and easily understood. A must-have

Comprehensive and readable.

Of all my weaving books, I think this is my favorite