Weaver's Study Course: Sourcebook for Ideas and Techniques

by Else Regensteiner

Book Overview

A book is for weavers who are eager to explore new fields but who need stimulation and direction, Weaver's Study Course provides much stimulation through examples and directions for six main uses of weaving: clothing, accessories, interiors (Unpholstery, draperies, rugs), interior accessories (pillows, baskets, throws, placemats), toys, and wall hangings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0887401120
• ISBN13: 9780887401121
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Schiffer Craft
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 10.9"

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Contents

weaver's study course else regensteiner 1975 contents chapters fabrics for clothing: yarns, samples, patterns based on twill threading, patterns based on color interlacement, checks and tartabased on various weaves and combinations, combinations of techniques clothing accessories: tubular weaves, ponchos and coats, stoles, scarves and muffs, bags, belts (inkle weaving) collars and jewelry (coiling and pin weaving) cardweaving, metal and fiber combinations fabrics for interiors: upholstery, beiderwand, upholstery weave variations, drapery, draperies in supplementary warp, draperies in spot weave or swivel, rugs interior accessories: pillows, baskets, throws and spreads, placemats, cat environment, hanging chairs and hammocks toys: dolls, tapestry owl and other stuffed animals, games and balls, wall hangings and thre-dimensional stars wall hangings and sculptural weaving: tapestry, plain weaves, double weaves, pattern weaves, tie-dyeing, sculptural hangings references ~ index ~ color plates ~ illustrations