Mastering the Art of Fabric Printing and Design

Techniques, Tutorials, and Inspiration

By Laurie Wisbrun

8 1/2 x 11 in; 208 pp, 300 color photographs, e-smooth fabric cover pp;
Hardcover
January 2012
ISBN 9781452101156
ISBN10 1452101159

SKU# 9781452101156

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This authoritative guide outlines everything readers need to know to create gorgeous fabrics. There’s nothing like it on the market!

Mastering the Art of Fabric Printing and Design

This authoritative guide outlines everything readers need to know to create gorgeous fabrics. There’s nothing like it on the market! Collected within are step-by-step tutorials for designing patterns (both digitally and by hand), a comprehensive section on printing techniques—including digital printing, screen printing, stenciling, block printing, and resist dyeing—and even insider tips for developing a collection and bringing it to the marketplace. Beautifully illustrated with swatches of exquisite fabrics and hundreds of photos, and featuring interviews with established designers such as Skinny laMinx, Ink & Spindle, and Julia Rothman, Mastering the Art of Fabric Printing and Design is a key resource for anyone looking to learn the basics, expand their skill set, or find design inspiration.

Laurie Wisbrun is a self-made textile designer and author of the blog Scarlet Fig. She lives in Austin, Texas.