{"product_id":"weaving-a-wardrobe","title":"Weaving a Wardrobe","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA start-to-finish resource for planning and creating handwoven cloth that’s ideally suited for each garment you make. Includes 8 projects.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIf you’ve ever wanted to turn your weaving into clothing, this book is your one-stop resource for design advice, planning tools, and the techniques needed to produce beautifully wearable handwoven fabric. It all starts with weaving cloth that meets the performance needs of the garment you're imagining, whether it's meant to keep you warm, show off your skills, or simply be a practical use for your  handwoven cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nExpert weaver and teacher Karen Donde helps you define your needs and explains the design and technical considerations for warping, weaving, and finishing handwoven clothing fabric. Next, turn to weaving cloth for 8 different projects. You’ll progress from unstructured scarves and wraps to fitted garments that are cut and sewn from yardage using a sewing pattern: shirts, skirts, jackets, vests, coats, and dresses.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFor makers who have a solid understanding of weaving basics, this book offers the thrill of making distinctive clothing that is truly one of a kind. It covers:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to make key decisions about\u003c\/strong\u003e the fabric’s design needs to ensure its success in the garment.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethods to plan, design, weave, and finish fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for clothing, including figuring out how much fabric you need, finding pattern\/color inspiration, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 garment projects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Personalize and weave these garments by starting from simple (scarves, wraps) and moving to shirts, skirts, jackets, vests, coats, and dresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner spotlights\u003c\/strong\u003e offer valuable tips: 11 weavers who excel at handwoven clothing share their stories, helpful advice, and inspirational photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e[AuthorName]By Karen Donde[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]\u003cstrong\u003eKaren Donde\u003c\/strong\u003e weaves garments, fashion accessories, and home textiles for sale, and has wide-reaching teaching experience nationwide, including for HGA’s Convergence, Southeast Fiber Forum, Midwest Weavers Conference, and many others. She is past president of Complex Weavers.\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003ewww.karendondehandwovens.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]244 color images \u0026amp; diagrams[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Techniques for Creating Garment-Worthy Cloth[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]244 color images \u0026amp; diagrams[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":48835573711097,"sku":"9780764373343","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7224\/5178\/files\/9780764373343.jpg?v=1786991602","url":"https:\/\/schifferbooks.com\/products\/weaving-a-wardrobe","provider":"Schifferbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}