Textile artworks Books

Art Needlework, originally published in 1893, is a comprehensive guide to the art of needlework. This meticulously detailed manual, created by Brainerd & Armstrong Co., offers instruction and inspiration for a variety of needlework techniques prevalent...

Barb Rogers claims that anyone can make a fabulous costume using her method of conversion costuming.  With the secrets she shares in this book, you don't have to go through the work of making costumes from scratch.  Instead, create fabulous,...

This book explains the crucial role of yarn tension in weaving. It also disusses the various aspects and effects of yarn tension on cloth characteristics.

This book is a hands-on guide that discusses quality management in spinning. It details the techniques, insights and best practices that weave excellence into every fiber.

Have you ever asked yourself how many seams are available in the textile industry nowadays?101 Sewing Seams. The Most Used Seams by Fashion Designers has collected the most popular seams and gives them to you in this visual guide.An essential reference...

Note, this book is printed in black & white. Everyone should treat the topic of toxins in clothes personally, even if you have not yet suffered personal tragedy, as I have. The reason simply: one of the biggest and largest unrecognised contributors...

This classic, historical book is a detailed and comprehensive look at the history of historic costuming which is perfect for anyone with a professional interest in theatrical production or design. Extensively and beautifully illustrated this is a worthy...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will...

This book combines the art of crochet with the art of belly dancing with 10 wearable crochet patterns, plus one amigurumi feline belly dancer pattern. There is something for everyone, including patterns for children and adult sizes up to 5X. The patterns...

"Clothes make the man" (or woman). This is especially true in early Hollywood silent films where a character's appearance could show an immense number of different things about them. For example, Theda Bara's role in A Fool There Was (1915) was known...

This early work on Indian Slipper making is a fascinating read for any shoemaking enthusiast or historian. Comprising a step-by-step illustrated guide to making Indian slippers, it is a thoroughly recommended title for the cobbler's shelf. Many of the...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2010 im Fachbereich Textil, Druck, Werken, Note: 1, Industrie- und Handelskammer Ostwestfalen zu Bielefeld, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Praxisbezogene Aufgabenstellung zum geprüften IndustriemeisterFachrichtung Papier- und...

Talbot Hughes (1869-1942) was a British painter, a collector of historical costumes and miniature portraits, and writer on fine art and costume design. His collection of historical costumes and accessories was huge - totalling 750 pieces dating from 1450...

Unleash your Creativity and learning the Art of embroidery !♥ Our Cross Stitch Graph Paper is a very useful tool to design and create your masterpiece from paper to material, you have a disposition 100 pages to invent your own art. ����The Perfect Gift...

Become an expert at sewing without spending weeks trying to learn how! (Even if you're a complete beginner) Imagine going from an absolute beginner to expert at sewing in just a few days. What if you became so good at sewing...

This book focuses on the fundamental aspects of yarn winding from a broader perspective. It discusses a range of topics including traverse acceleration, yarn waxing, expression of tension and step-precision winding.

This book, from Europe's leading Mask director and co-founder of the Trestle Theatre Company, provides a fascinating demystification of the process of using masks.Full of simple explanations, and collating over twenty-five years' experience of writing...

Become a crochet expert in just a few days even if you're a complete beginner today! Imagine learning how to crochet quickly and easily, so that you can start making many different items in your spare time! What if you were a crochet...

Olly emerged in the artistic field in the late 1950s. The artist amassed positive reviews about her production. However, in the artistic universe, claiming quality is not enough. It was necessary that her work had some dialogue with the proposals that...

Use This Complete Guide as Your Resource for CostumingJean Hunnisett's three-volume Period Costumes for the Stage & Screen is the ultimate resource for the accurate costuming of women. Spanning fashionable and common dress from medieval times to the...

Make Clothes That Last with Strong Seams: The Catalogue to Design Durable ClothingIn the fast-paced fashion world, where trends come and go, developing garments that stand the test of time can be challenging. Strong Seams: The Catalogue to Design...

Who's behind these masks? Color them well and maybe you'll find. Coloring masks, with all their intricate details, is a great tool to practice positive self-expression. You can gauge the health of a child's mind by simply looking at his/her completed...

Going on a masquerade ball? These are the top three things you need to prepare! This coloring book is recommended for the more advanced colorists who can understand the concept of a masquerade ball. Coloring is a means of creative self-expression because...

This practical guide to historical costume is essential for anyone planning to create accurate period costumes for theatrical productions or historical reenactments. From the short tunics of Saxon men of the fifth century to a lady's bustle dress of the...

Clear and accurate in its guidance, Medieval Costume and How to Make It portrays the clothing of the 12th through the 15th centuries according to the wearer's social class, with chapters divided to cover individual professions. So in addition to royal...

Step back into the fabulous era of 1950s fashion with our hand-sketched coloring book!Why Choose Our 1950s Fashion Coloring Book?Dazzling Designs: Step back in time with us as we explore the iconic styles and trends of this golden era of fashion in this...

Make lots of beautiful paper flower decorations quickly & easily with this full list of step-by-step crafts! Imagine having a massive list of different types of beautiful paper flower decorations that you could use any time you needed...

Choose from over 50 ideas & make the perfect paper crafts for your cards or invitations without breaking your budget! Imagine having a massive list of different types of beautiful paper crafts to use for card or invitation ideas - you...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to bookbinding, with instructions for leather and vellum binding, directions for gilding paper and book edges, and many useful recipes for sprinkling, colouring, and marbling. Originally intended for...

This book contains a vintage article on the subject of leather working, being a collection of entertaining and commonly unknown facts related to leather, skinning, and tanning. With interesting historical information and a wealth of handy tips,...

This vintage book contains a guide to the various methods employed in preparing, tanning, dressing, scenting, and renovating wool and fur pelts, as well as fine leather. With simple instructions and a wealth of timeless information, this volume is highly...

This vintage book contains a complete handbook on tanning, with information on treating hides, skins and pelts of every variety. With step-by-step instructions and a wealth of useful, timeless information, this volume is highly recommended for modern...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to leather working. Profusely illustrated and written in simple, plain language, this volume is highly recommended for those with little previous experience. Although old, "Leather Work" contains a wealth of...

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the leather industry in late-nineteenth century America, being a dissertation on the methods employed in and the economics of tanning. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the...

This vintage book contains a detailed investigation into the composition of sole leathers in the early twentieth century. A thorough and comprehensive treatise, "Leather Investigations - The Composition of Some Sole Leathers" will be of considerable...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to leather working, with detailed information on hides, skins, and the manufacturing processes involved in leather production. Profusely illustrated and full of interesting and practical information, this...

This vintage book contains a concise guide to tanning leather, with information on blacking, stuffing, finishing, and more. Written in simple, plain language and full of useful tips, this volume will be of considerable utility to novice tanners and...

This vintage book contains some concise but useful facts about leather, boots, and shoes. Although old, much of the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be of considerable utility to modern readers. From the manufacturing of...

This vintage book contains a series of lessons designed for students of leather working. The lessons concern hide and sheep skin tanning and are designed to walk the student through every step of the process of manufacture from raw materials to finished...

This vintage book contains a detailed and practical guide to decorating leather. Profusely illustrated and containing many examples of leather decoration from various sources, this volume will be of considerable utility to those with a practical interest...