textiles

Text and illustrations present an alphabet book of the quilted folk art of the Kuna Indians.

Text and full-color photographs explore textile design; discussing organization of the work space, finding supplies, fabrics, color, applications, processes, and accents.

"Discusses textiles as a material, including historical uses, current uses, manufacturing, and recycling."--Provided by publisher.

Examines, in simple text and illustrations, how clothes are made and why we wear them. Includes instructions for a variety of related projects.

Examines natural fabrics, such as cotton and linen, as well as synthetic fibers, such as nylon and rayon. Includes sections on the uses of colors, dyes, and prints.

Examines how fabrics are produced including silk, wool, and man-made fibers. Covers spinning, weaving, knitting, printing and dyeing.

An introduction to manufacturing methods and uses of cloth made from natural or synthetic fibers.

Introduces the history and qualities of wool, cotton, linen, and silk and describes such crafts as weaving, knitting, crocheting, and tie-dying.

Discusses ways nature has inspired technological innovations and focuses on how sharks have helped scientists develop swimsuit technology.