Designing With Thread: From Fibre to Fabric

New York, NY: Studio Book/Viking Press, 1973. 1st Ed. DJ price clipped. Hardbound. 4to. 23 pgs + Patterns.. Nr Fine in Good- DJ/Good. Designing With Thread: From Fibre to Fabric by Irene Waller. Published by Studio Book/Viking Press, New York, NY, 1973. 1st Edition. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. DJ price clipped. 183 Pgs. ISBN 067026931X. LCCN 72-12059. Beginning with the original design conception, choosing working methods and media to achieve the desired result, and the basics and essentials of the workroom and its equipment, the author goes on to discuss, in turn the various different methods of fibre construction, from simple winding and wrapping, twisted fabrics (lace), knotted fabrics (such as macrame and tatting), looped fabrics, including hand and machine knitting, an crochet to the various types of woven fabric, constructed with and without a loom, and laminated fabrics. Each technique is discussed in relation to its own particular quality and practical, 'sthetic, and economic considerations, as well as in relation to other techniques. Illustrated with drawings and photographs. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 16000.