Bücher von Violetta Thurstan

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

ΓÇ£Weaving Patterns of Yesterday and TodayΓÇ¥ explores the history of weaving and weaving patterns, first looking at its origins before walking the reader trough the various methods used to produce different patterns. With detailed explanations and simple, step-by-step instructions, this profusely-illustrated guide is highly recommended for those with an interest in weaving and its developments throughout the ages. Contents include: ΓÇ£The HarnessΓÇ¥, ΓÇ£Cotton And Wool WarpsΓÇ¥, ΓÇ£Silk WarpΓÇ¥, ΓÇ£The SelvedgeΓÇ¥, ΓÇ£The Calculation Of Threads Required For The Warp Of Patterned MaterialsΓÇ¥, ΓÇ£The Warp BookΓÇ¥, ΓÇ£Specimen EntryΓÇ¥, ΓÇ£The Pedals And What They DoΓÇ¥, ΓÇ£How To Read A Drafting PatternΓÇ¥, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on textiles and weaving.