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This antiquarian book contains a detailed treatise on American hand-weaving, being an account of the rise, development, eclipse, and modern revival of a national popular art together with information of interest and value to collectors, technical notes for the use of weaver, and a large collection of historical patterns. This comprehensive yet accessible guide will be of considerable value to those with an interest in weaving and its history, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: Origins and Development, The Scope of this Book, Beginner's Problems, Design of the Fabric, Choice of Pattern and Color, Setting up the Loom, The Tie-Up, Weaving, The Plain Weave, The Twill Weave, etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.… (more)
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This edition is divided into two parts. The first discusses the origins and development of weaving, it's decline between the late 1800s and early
Part two Discusses spinning and dyeing, looms, draft writing and notation, and finishing of handwoven fabrics. It also covers overshot, summer & winter, double weave, double-face twill, damask, linen weaves, and twill.