Fabric

We can help you find the fabric books you are looking for. As the world's largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from Biblio.co.uk, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee.

Subcategories in Fabric

Fabric Books & Ephemera

Everyday Dress 1650-1900-Stage Costumes for Girls

Everyday Dress 1650-1900-Stage Costumes for Girls

by Ewing, Elizabeth-Greenhouse, Jean

London: Batsford, 1984. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good -/Very Good. This listing is for 2 xlibrary books (hardcovers w/ jackets) sold as a pair at the listed price with one-book priced domestic media mail shipping. ED is attractive, clean marked as customary as is the other. They are intended for a costumer looking for reference. The Ewing is scholarly and encyclopedic, the other a bit of a DIY affair for the casual theatrical outfitter. Both structurally sound and serviceable. *We feel that books... Read more about this item
Item Price
£18.12
Old English Roses In Needlework

Old English Roses In Needlework

by Iles, Jane

NY: St. Martins Press, 1986. 5th or later Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. Sharp newish, slender book. Book newish, jacket has a 1/16th" tear or two, splendid overall appearance. *We feel that books offered for internet sale should be described thoroughly and accurately. Books listed by Brass Dolphin are so described, and graded, using the strict, traditional standards. For this reason, we have virtually zero returns.*
Item Price
£9.65
The Joy of Spinning

The Joy of Spinning

by Kluger, Marilyn

NY: S&S, 1971. 5th Printing . Hardcover. Very Good-/Fair. From the title page, "The first complete book on handspinning for the hobbyist and craftsman- from choosing a wheel to carding, spinning and dyeing the handspun yarns with native dyes." Book quite decent, small degree of cocking (spine slant). No marking, clean, well made half bound in blue basketweave. Jacket is quite worn, no long tears, edge tatttering, tiny pet bites one corner etc. Jacket price clipped. *We feel that books... Read more about this item
Item Price
£13.74
La Tenture Moderne; Collection variee de modeles de tous styles: portieres, garnitures de fenetres,  lambrequins, garnitures de lit, etc.

La Tenture Moderne; Collection variee de modeles de tous styles: portieres, garnitures de fenetres,  lambrequins, garnitures de lit, etc.

by Prignot, E

Paris: Ar. Guernot, 1880. First edition. Hardcover. Green buckram. Very good. Folio, 45 x 31. Lithographic title page to each part of this three volume set with a total of 81 sepia colored lithographic plates. This is an extended set or series with the plates numbered very erratically. Interior designs from Louis LIII through Louis XVI, and a few from an earlier period. Ex-library with a few small round blind stamps at margin head fore-edge not affecting the images. All plates very clean and fresh,... Read more about this item
Item Price
£281.05
The New Knitting Stitch Library

The New Knitting Stitch Library

by Stanfield, Lesley

New York: Lark Books, 1992. Later Printing . Oversize with Stiff Cover. Near Fine/None. The book would pass for new or newish excepting one hard-to-see flaw. That is a very mild crease and trace of tipwear at front lower cover tip. In all other respects it is beautiful, heavy text is unmarked, spine uncreased. *We feel that books offered for internet sale should be described thoroughly and accurately. Books listed by Brass Dolphin are so described, and graded, using the strict, traditional standards.... Read more about this item
Item Price
£12.21
KNIT VINTAGE More Than 20 Patterns for Starlet Sweaters & Other Knitwear  from the 1930s, 1940s & 1950s

KNIT VINTAGE More Than 20 Patterns for Starlet Sweaters & Other Knitwear from the 1930s, 1940s & 1950s

by Madeline Weston & Rita Taylor

London: Jacki Small. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. 1906417660 . A fantastic collection of more than 20 timeless designs, based on original patterns, a fine copy in fine dustjacket. ; 260 x 220mm; 144 pages .
Item Price
£26.16
Tartans

Tartans

by Lewis, Breanda Ralph

Edison NJ: Chartwell, 2004. Reprint Edition . Hardcover. Very Good-/Near Fine. Book would be graded "As New" but has major internal appearance problem, an ex-libris plate has been partially removed from 1st endsheet, ugly, but the books paper is undamaged, just marred by the traces left. Sub-title,"Over 300 historic and modern tartans from around the world." Cute jacket, no wear or tears. Small oblong item, 320 pages. *We feel that books offered for internet sale should be described... Read more about this item
Item Price
£9.16
Treasures In The Kremlin

Treasures In The Kremlin

by Rybakov, B.A. (Edited and Introduced)

London: Paul Hamlyn. 1964. Quarto Size [approx 27cm x 32cm]. Very Good condition in Good+ Dustjacket. DJ has some light edgewear and is now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. Quite a nice copy. Illustrated with full-page colour photographs by Karel Neubert. Bookplate to front pastedown. Fold-out List of Plates at rear. This is a heavy book and will cost more to ship internationally. Please contact us for a precise quote for your part of the world. 127 pages. The armoury of the Moscow... Read more about this item
Item Price
£13.08
La Arti Decorative In Lombardia Nell'eta Moderna 1480-1780

La Arti Decorative In Lombardia Nell'eta Moderna 1480-1780

by Terraroli, Valerio ( Editor)

Milano: Skira, 2000. First edition. Hardcover. Orig. crimson cloth lettered in gilt. Fine in fine dust wrapper. 375 pages. 32.5 x 24.5 cm. Contributions by eight experts. Profusely illustrated in color and black and white on glossy stock. Biographies of artists. Index of names. Text in Italian.
Item Price
£40.15
A Collection of 46 original pastel designs for scarves, collars and chemises by the   designer for Maison Jean Patou.

A Collection of 46 original pastel designs for scarves, collars and chemises by the designer for Maison Jean Patou.

by Douit, Ginette ; Maison Jean Patou

Paris: Maison Jean Patou, circa 1950s. White pastel on black canson paper. 16 x 13 cm. Each signed and titled. Aquarelles en blanc sur canson noir hormis un sur fond blanc et un autre sur fond gris, annotations ou titre en blanc. Tous les projets sont signés. Ginette Douit a fait toute sa carrière dans la Maison Jean Patou. Vers 1950-1960. Ginette Douit fut l’une des stylistes les plus actives de la maison Jean Patou, créée en 1914. À la mort prématurée de “l’homme le plus élégant... Read more about this item
Item Price
£401.50
Le Carnet Empire Publie par E. Maincent

Le Carnet Empire Publie par E. Maincent

by Paris. P:E. Maincent

Paris: E. Maincent, 1890. Hardcover. Orig. red cloth front cover lettered in gilt. Fine. 13. 5 x 17.5 cm. Empire style furniture, frontispiece and 67 plates, all colored by hand and printed recto only of Empire furniture designs. Lavish presentation: drapery, chairs, bedding, tables and more. Contents clean, bright and fresh.
Item Price
£461.72
Modern Upholstering Techniques

Modern Upholstering Techniques

by McDonald, Robert

B T Batsford 1st 1981 . v vmin bmps o/w F/F 600 gms.
Item Price
£8.50
Letter from James Mease Transmitting A Treatise on the Rearing of Silk-Worms by Mr. De Hazzi of Munich. February 2 1828

Letter from James Mease Transmitting A Treatise on the Rearing of Silk-Worms by Mr. De Hazzi of Munich. February 2 1828

by [Silk Industry in America]

Washington DC: Gales & Seaton, 1828. Paperback. Good + overall. Disbound, 8vo, 108pp, folding chart, with attractive hand colored plate of various phases of the silk worm. American Imprint #36885, House Document 226. Rink #1718. Text waterstained, 1 1/2" closed tear in plate repaired, cover page detached. 8vo; 108p., illustrated, folding three panel color plate. Disbound from volume. American Imprint #36885, House Document 226. Rink #1718.
Item Price
£60.22
Bead Embroidery

Bead Embroidery

by Edwards, Joan

NY: Taplinger, 1966. Hardcover. Very Good-/Good+. A sturdy, clean, decent hardcover. an x-libris plate has been removed from inside the front cover, some residue is present. 200 pages, unmarked, binding very sound. Jacket fairly ok, price clipped, tape repair at spine center, will be in new mylar wrapper. *We feel that books offered for internet sale should be described thoroughly and accurately. Books listed by Brass Dolphin are so described, and graded, using the strict, traditional standards. For... Read more about this item
Item Price
£13.73
Ethnic Needlepoint

Ethnic Needlepoint

by Norden, Mary

NY: Watson-Guptil, 1993. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. Sub-title, "Designs from Asia, Africa and The Americas." Large, slender book in quite decent shape. Perhaps a bit of bump at spine bottom? Jackets mylar overlay seems a bit separated at adjacent area, hard to see. *We feel that books offered for internet sale should be described thoroughly and accurately. Books listed by Brass Dolphin are so described, and graded, using the strict, traditional standards. For this reason,... Read more about this item
Item Price
£9.54
RESPECT THE SPINDLE Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool

RESPECT THE SPINDLE Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool

by Franquemont, Abby

Fort Collins: Interinterweave. Fine. 2009. First Edition. Paperback. 1596681551 . The perfect how-to book for any spinner with a growing collection of spindles or even just a dowel, Respect the Spindle includes: Step-by-step photography with detailed illustrations, making the spindle spinning techniques clear to even the novice spinner. Techniques from the basics, such as getting started on the spindle, to more specialized techniques, such as using the spindle to make specific kinds of yarn faster... Read more about this item
Item Price
£23.54
A STITCH IN TIME Vintage Knitting & Crochet Patterns 1920-1949, Volume 1

A STITCH IN TIME Vintage Knitting & Crochet Patterns 1920-1949, Volume 1

by Jane Waller & Susan Crawford

South Port, UK: Arbour House. Fine. 2010. Third Edition. Paperback. 0955620627 . This book includes more than 60 original patterns dating from 1920 to 1949, Each vintage pattern is accompanied by a modernised version of the same design using up-to-date yarns, weights and measurements. Every chapter focuses on particular style points from certain eras. The tubular look, 1920-1932, During the early 20s, garments tended to be very loose-fitting, which hid any curves and created a boyish look. Later in... Read more about this item
Item Price
£52.32
ETOFFES MERVEILLEUSES DU MUSEE HISTORIQUE DES TISSUS, LYON . Tome I - III

ETOFFES MERVEILLEUSES DU MUSEE HISTORIQUE DES TISSUS, LYON . Tome I - III

by TUCHSCHERER, Jean-Michel and SANO, Takahiko

[Tokyo]: Edition Gakken, 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine in Near Fine clear dustwrappers and slipcases. Three folio (10-1/2" x 14") volumes in clear plastic dustwrappers and slipcases. Volume I: Soieries francaises du XVII et du XVIII siecle; Volume II: Soieries francaises du XIX et du XX siecle; Volume III: Tissus de l'Orient, de l'Italie et de l'Espagne. Text in French and Japanese. With numerous illustrations, many in full color. An important and comprehensive work on textiles and fabrics. The... Read more about this item
Item Price
£501.88
Nippon Hand Weaves In "Kusakizome" Dyes

Nippon Hand Weaves In "Kusakizome" Dyes

by Yamazaki, Akira

Kanawanga: Getumeikai, 1959. First edition. Hardcover. Orig. publisher's binding of gilt lettered Mansuji pattern cotton cloth with back cover, half as previously noted with fore-edge portion in white hand-made fabric. Fine in fine folding box of silver lettered indigo Muji patterned cotton cloth with Japanese style ties. 59 (3) pages. 28.5 x 20.5 cm. Limited edition, copy 186 of 200. Twenty-six natural plant-dyed fabric samples will full descriptions and numerous small wood cut illustrations of plant... Read more about this item
Item Price
£718.69
THE MYTH AND MAGIC OF EMBROIDERY

THE MYTH AND MAGIC OF EMBROIDERY

by Stevens, Helen M

UK: A David & Charles Book. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. 0715307746 . From ancient times, embroidery and other textile arts have been associated with myths and legends, fables and fairy tales, high drama and folklore. This book features the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Old English embroidered pictures that were used in such sacred rituals. Each chapter contains an adaptation of a legend with illustrations taken from the author's own workbook. The... Read more about this item
Item Price
£18.31