Clothing from the Hands That Weave - Softcover

Mayer, Anita Luvera

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0934026149 ISBN 13: 9780934026147

Publisher: Interweave Press, 1984

Synopsis

Clothing from the Hands that Weave is a remarkable book that traces the history of weaving and fashion from the beginning of time through the modern era. Part memoir, part weaving instruction, part historical textbook, Clothing from the Hands that Weave will educate and inspire you. Detailed descriptions and analyses of ancient clothing styles and construction techniques are combined with wildly creative and exciting ideas for updating and adapting them. From simple loom-shaped rectangles to a stunning, entirely hand-woven wardrobe, this book has got it all. Filled to the brim with notes, tips, patterns, and more, Clothing from the Hands that Weave is truly one-of-a-kind among weaving books.

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Review:

I discovered between the pages of this book an intriguing historical recounting of clothing. I was immediately drawn into a presentation of rectangular garments from cultures around the world. Wrapped, draped, toga-style dress that we've all tried to duplicate time and time again for a Greek party or Halloween is outlined step-by-step. The possibilities as to what you can do with a piece of fabric are endless. Ancient cultures made complete wardrobes usually without sewing or fasteners. Anita Luvera Mayer displays neat sketches of different cultural designs in skirts, vests, ponchos, kimonos, waistcoats and jackets, shirts, necklines, sleeves, pockets and hoods. She also provides hints and instructions for creating new clothes out of age-old designs from around the world. -- From The WomanSource Catalog & Review: Tools for Connecting the Community for Women; review by SH

About this edition

• Publisher: Interweave Press
• Publication date: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0934026149
• ISBN 13: 9780934026147
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 162