Download or read book Modern Block Printed Textiles written by Alan Powers and published by Walker Books Limited. This book was released on 1992 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of one of the oldest known methods of textile printing, from the late nineteenth century to the present day.
Download or read book Print Pattern Sew written by Jen Hewett and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create bold block prints for a completely custom wardrobe--print fabrics, customize patterns, and sew garments that truly express your own style. This book offers: • Clear how-to instructions for carving motifs from soft blocks, plus 13 designs to get you started • A guide to printing on fabric and construct repeating patterns • 13 projects and full-size patterns for garments and accessories for a complete hand-printed wardrobe Infuse your everyday style with more color, more pattern, and more personality. Printmaker and textile designer Jen Hewett presents her distinctive process for block-printing yards of fabric with garment sewing in mind. Explore the process of designing and printing fabric through step-by-step instruction on carving blocks and printing pattern repeats. Hewett makes creating custom, hand-printed fabric approachable and doable. Inspired by her California home, Hewett's designs reference the plants and landscape around her through botanical motifs, organic shapes, and a bold graphic quality. Paired with a playful use of color, the pattern designs here offer the perfect place to start with block-printing. Once you've printed your fabric, it's time to sew. With sewing patterns for simple garments and accessories, you'll discover the play between fabric and finished project and work toward building a highly customizable wardrobe. With step-by-step photos, clear instructions, and full-size sewing patterns this is a complete guide to sewing clothes that truly reflect your style and personality.
Download or read book First Time Beading on Fabric written by Liz Kettle and published by Landauer Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First-Time Beading on Fabric teaches nine beading techniques in nine easy lessons. Seed stitch, moss stitch, couching, backstitch, bugle beads, stacks, fringe, picot edge and peyote stitch. After practicing the beading stitches and techniques on the quilt sampler or stitch book, you will be ready to create the unique Beaded Garden Quilt to showcase your new skills. Equipment and supplies list, charts, bead shapes, threads, needles, bead mats and trays. Complete, clear and concise step-by-step instructions and how-to. Hundreds of color photographs throughout.
Download or read book Block Prints from India for Textiles written by Albert Buell Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Print Fabric written by Zeena Shah and published by David & Charles Publishers. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how simple hand printing techniques can transform your fabric into personalized designs with this easy fabric printing guide from talented textile designer Zeena Shah. In this beautiful yet practical project book, Zeena shows you how to create contemporary textiles though 20 easy-to-master techniques, each accompanied by a simple sewing project to put your prints on display straight away. Using easily accessible materials as diverse as vegetables, sponges, cardboard, rubber stamps, wood blocks, lino and simple silk screens, Zeena shows you how to create striking printed designs and then how to sew covetable items such as bags, table linen, cushions and pillows and more, to personalize your home interior with DIY style. Debut book from rising star Zeena Shah, whose striking designer textiles have earned her numerous TV, event and press appearances and over 300,000 Pinterest followers.
Download or read book John Robshaw Prints written by John Robshaw and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design enthusiasts and armchair travelers will love circling the globe with celebrated textile designer John Robshaw. From batiks in Java to ikats in Thailand and indigo printing in India, Robshaw reveals the lush inspiration behind his signature style while highlighting step-by-step block printing techniques from local artisans and masters. Robshaw provides a rare glimpse into his creative process, wherein he blends traditional methods with his own painterly style for entirely unique creations, and shares tips for incorporating textiles into any space. Brimming with beautiful photographs of covetable textiles, far-flung destinations, and eye-catching interiors, this luxe fabric-covered book is an eclectic visual tour of the rich tradition of textile printing.
Download or read book Printing by Hand written by Lena Corwin and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full-color, illustrated guide that teaches stamping, stenciling, and screen painting, with tips on making hand-made stamps and stencils.
Download or read book Batik Tie Dyeing Stenciling Silk Screen Block Printing written by Francis J. Kafka and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1973-01-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stenciling, batik, block printing, tie dyeing, freehand painting, silk screen printing, and a number of novelty decorations such as relief and ball point painting, flocking, and transferring pictures are all covered in this well-known introduction. If you have ever wanted to create your own fabric designs, from adding stenciled or printed details to creating overall designs with batik or tie dying, this book will guide you quickly and easily to the best techniques. Through over 350 illustrations and complete step-by-step explanations, the author leads you through every step of each technique from gathering materials and creating designs all the way through until the finishing touches have been completed. Along the way you will have learned basic design considerations — the way each technique creates its own design limitations, two- and three-color processes, the best inks and dues for each technique, the tools (including how to make many of them), the working area set up, and many unusual effects with basic exercises, specific projects, and the best procedures for using all the basic methods you are likely to use. With so many methods contained in one book, you can easily discover the ones best suited to your own time, budget, and needs. In addition, a number of illustrations of completed items give you a better idea of the possibilities of each technique and show the best examples of each. Artists, designers, students, and craftsmen will welcome this opportunity to learn a number of techniques for the hand decoration of fabric. By the time you finish you will be well acquainted with the most successful methods that you can use and can go on to design and decorate fabrics on your own.
Download or read book A Field Guide to Fabric Design written by Kimberly Kight and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, step-by-step resource for fabric design and printing—including tips from top designers. If you’ve ever dreamed of showing your designs on fabric, textile aficionado Kim Kight, of popular blog True Up, is here to teach you how. Comprehensive and refreshingly straightforward, this impressive volume features two main parts. First, the Design and Color section explains the basics with step-by-step tutorials on creating repeating patterns both by hand and on the computer. Next, the Printing section guides you through transferring those designs on fabric—whether it's block printing, screen printing, digital printing or licensing to a fabric company—and how to determine the best method for you. Includes extensive photos and illustrations
Download or read book Hand Block Printing Resist Dyeing written by Susan Bosence and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 1985 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Modern Hand Stitching written by Ruth Chandler and published by Landauer (IL). This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain confidence knowing over 35 basic stitches! This contemporary reference offers dozens of variations on straight stitches, cross stitches, chain stitches, knots, couching, wrapping, and more through step-by-step instructions, photography, and expert tips.
Download or read book Fabric Printing at Home written by Julie Booth and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2015-11-15 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don't have to be a fashion designer to create your own amazing fabrics! Fabric Printing at Home will show you how to create your own fabric prints using all of the traditional techniques, as well as techniques using regular everyday things you find around your kitchen! With tons of color photos, step-by-step instructions, and helpful hints, you will be crafting your very own fabric designs in no time! Learn to make print blocks, rubbing plates, stencils, fabric resists, and colorants from a wide range kitchen materials. Learn how your favorite fruits and veggies will add the perfect shapes and textures to your fabrics, or how to use recycled materials for surface design. Before you know it, you'll be crafting beautiful fabrics worthy of runways from common materials in your kitchen!
Download or read book Block Print written by Andrea Lauren and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-15 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy to follow instructions will teach beginners and initiated artists alike how to craft their own printing blocks and patterns.
Download or read book Playful Fabric Printing written by Carol Soderlund and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Printing your own fabric opens up an entire new world of design, especially for quilters, sewists, and other textile artists. Until now, the process of printing with dyes could seem difficult to learn and even harder to implement. But Carol Soderlund and Melanie Testa have taken all the stumbling blocks out of the way of would-be fabric dyers and printers. With step by step advice, instruction, and photographs, this book is a master class in using dyes and low-tech equipment to print your own fabric, and it begins at the beginning. If you've never handled dyes before, never designed your own print motifs, aren't even sure what supplies or space you might need, everything you want to know is here. More advanced students will value the in-depth presentation of techniques, tools, and insights into approaching fabric printing as an art and taking your work to the next level. The opportunities for fun creative expression and producing your most original and exciting fabric work ever are unlimited with Carol and Melanie's friendly help. It's time to try playful fabric printing!" -- Provided by publisher
Download or read book The Fabric of India written by Rosemary Crill and published by Victoria & Albert Museum. This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Published to accompany the exhibition The Fabric of India at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, from 3 October 2015 to 10 January 2016"--Title page verso.
Download or read book Wood Use in Medieval Novgorod written by Mark Brisbane and published by Oxbow Books Limited. This book was released on 2007 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering a period spanning the 10th to 15th centuries, the papers in this volume examine various aspects of the use of wood in medieval Novgorod, including construction, industry, transport, domestic use, accountancy and commerce, and in ritual and embellishment.
Download or read book Block Printed Textiles of India written by Eiluned Edwards and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imprints of Culture: Block Printed Textiles of India outlines the chronological evolution of block printing in India, analysing and discussing the various processes involved and the regional variations. It also portrays how this craft helped India create a global visual identity for itself.
