Textile Design and Colour: Elementary Weaves and Figured Fabrics (Classic Reprint)

Master textile design with a complete, illustrated guide that covers weaving, color, and pattern.This authoritative volume gathers the fundamentals of plain and fancy weaves, color theory, and the design of figured fabrics. It blends practical technique with the theory behind how yarns, textures, and colors interact in woven cloth. Richly illustrated, it presents 413 figures and more than 1,800 diagrams to help you visualize patterns, drafts, and finished fabrics. This edition revises and expands earlier material, offering new examples and additional chapters to complete a practical course in simple and advanced textile design.What you’ll experienceFoundations of simple and special weaves, plus methods for creating and reading draftsColor science applied to textiles, including how to mix, harmonize, and contrast colors on fabricGuidance on designing spot figures, stripes, checks, and complex weavesDiscussion of jacquard machines, harnessing, and the mechanics of woven designIdeal for students, designers, and makers seeking clear instructions, hands-on techniques, and a solid grounding in both the craft and theory of textile design. Read more