Fabric Glossary (4th Edition) | 
 enlarge | Author: Mary Humphries
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Category: Book
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Edition: 4
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Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 10 x 8.4 x 1
ISBN: 0135005973
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.11014
EAN: 9780135005972
ASIN: 0135005973
Publication Date: February 21, 2008
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Product Description
The Fabric Glossary offers an illustrated fabric dictionary that includes scanned samples and a space for mounting actual swatches. Designed as a complement to the Fabric Reference, this book explores the characteristics of the multitude of fabrics we know by name. Fabrics are grouped in “Files” of like materials and over 600 names and terms are illustrated and/or explained. Topics include major fiber types, most kinds of yarns, all categories of weaves, knits and other constructions such as tufted, lace, felt, nonwoven, and stitchbonded. Also covered are effects of finishing, including examples related to dyeing, printing, and other applied design. Anyone involved with design of fabrics, apparel, or interiors; merchandising, including visual merchandising; staff-training; costuming, whether for theatrical productions or museum reproductions; textile conservators; and professional cleaners.
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Get out your gluestick July 3, 2008
Okay. Remember those old sticker books? This is sort of like that, one swatch of fabric at a time, except you're not licking them...Sound tedious? Sort of, but the process of putting the swatches on the correct pages/descriptions is great tactile exercise. This is a good reference, and the suggested uses will help to keep you from making a really bad choice for a given project. A drawback to this book is that it gets a huge bulge in the middle, making it difficult to shelve or stack with other books and materials.
Very inofrmative October 17, 2007
It has places to attach sample of fabric so you can feel, touch, and learn about them. It is organized alphabetically which is nice if you know what fabric you are looking for. It should have an extra source to look up by the weave of fabric.
 all good September 11, 2007
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
I received this book in a timely manner and it's in great condition. thanks.
Wonderful Wonderful Reference March 12, 2004
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
Fantastic book! One that is extremely useful and one that I take everywhere with me. Perfect for new designers acquiring fabric sense. I know several firms where this book is a staple reference guide. A+++++
 Good Text, But No Color June 28, 2000
40 out of 42 found this review helpful
I was a little disappointed that all of the pictures were blackand white. In order for this book to be useful to me, I would have topay [approx. $20.] plus shipping and handling to get the actual swatches used in this reference book. The text seemed to be very thorough and all fabric types are covered. For the price, I would have expected color photos of the swatches since it is difficult to judge texture from black and white. If you don't mind investing [more money] for the swatches, you'll be happy with this book.
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