A bestseller for over 15 years, Fabric for Fashion: The Swatchbook is a unique resource with 142 swatches and yarns of the most recognized and widely used varieties of fabric to encourage consideration of not just their aesthetic appeal but also their structure, feel and weight. Natural fabrics such as cottons, silks, wools and linens are included, as are a wide range of manmade ones including alternative plant fibres like bamboo and hemp.
With accompanying information on fabrication, weights, construction, as well as yarn windings the book will help fashion designers and crafters to make informed textile choices based upon an understanding of raw materials together with the processes that make up a fabric.
With accompanying information on fabrication, weights, construction, as well as yarn windings the book will help fashion designers and crafters to make informed textile choices based upon an understanding of raw materials together with the processes that make up a fabric.
Reviews
The swatches are a good assortment and fantastic quality for students to learn.
Concise, well presented, easy to comprehend. It's a fabulous book. I am redesigning our curriculum around this book
It is succinct. This book has information that students really need and is presented without too many technical details that can overwhelm the beginner student. The layering of fabrics and lack of color allows students to easily compare structures and fibers. The photos are modern and are fashion forward.