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    This is the fabric and textile directory that dressmakers and fashion designers have been waiting for. This book is like having your own personal shopper able to recommend fabrics to suit the effects you want to achieve, show you how the fabric will perform, and recommend ways of using it. Each fabric in the directory is accompanied by photographs presented in a way that makes the properties of the fabric come alive for the viewer, allowing you to really understand how a fabric might behave. "The Fashion Designers Textile Directory" is sure to become essential reading for every designer wanting to communicate their final vision through the appropriate use of fabric.

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Author's foreword
About this book
SECTION ONE:Responsible design
The future of fabric production
SECTION TWO:The language of textiles
The supply chain
Fabric orientation
Fibre
Yarn
Fabrics
Adding colour
Finishing
Garment care
SECTION THREE:The textile directory
Introduction to the directory
Chapter one: Structure
Lawn
Calico, printed and dyed
High-density fabrics
Broadcloth
Poplin
Checks and plaids
Oxford
Surface shine: cire and chintz
Puckered surface: seersucker and plisse
Dobby weaves
Taffeta
Faille and bengaline
Shantung
Sateen
Bridal satin
Flannel
Flannelette
Linen
Sheeting
Calico, unbleached
Canvas
Homespun
Hopsacking
Denim
Gabardine
Chino
Serge
Cavalry twill
Ripstop
Ottoman
Dobby weaves for suiting
Tweeds
Jacquard weaves
Velveteen
Corduroy
Brushed fabrics
Fabrics from fibre
Melton
Double knits
Coated fabrics
Microporous laminated fabrics
Film fabric
Leather
Suede leather
Faux leather and suede
Bonded and fused fabrics
Supporting structure
Interlinings for structure
Chapter two: Fluidity
Chiffon
Georgette
Voile
Gauze
Lining
Satin
Crepe de Chine
Crinkled fabric
Challis
Surah
Jersey
Interlock
Matte jersey
Fine-gauge jumper knits
Pointelle knits
Mesh
Tricot
Traditional lace
Mass-market lace
Lame
Textured knits
Designed knit surfaces
Satin crepe
Textured crepe suiting
Smooth-surface crepe
Tricot for athletics
French towelling
Polar fleece
Velour
Velvet
Medium-weight jumper knits
Heavyweight jumper knits
Chapter three: Ornamentation
Contrast fabric shapes
Contrasting fabric:'creating lines and
  outlines with fabric
Functional tapes
Decorative ribbon: satin and velvet
Decorative ribbon: grosgrain and taffeta
Decorative ribbon: Jacquard
Decorative ribbon: dobby design
Passementerie trim
Fringe
Narrow novelty trims
Narrow closure trims
Lace edging and appliques
Embroidery
Embroidery threads
All-over embroidered fabrics
Garment-specific embroidery
Embroidered denim
Chapter four: Expansion
Netting
Organza
Organdy
Crinoline
Buckram
The concept of pleating
Pleated silk fibre fabrics
Pleated cotton fibre fabrics
Polyester plain-weave pleated fabrics
Crepe and satin crepe pleated fabrics
Stitched pleating
Shirring
Boucle
Chenille
Towelling
The concept of quilting
Minimum-loft quilting
Medium-loft quilting
High-loft quilting
Fur in apparel
Repurposed fur
Commonly used faux fur
Exotic faux fur
Chapter five: Compression
Compression with rigid fabrics
Ribbed knits
Elastic ribbed knit banding
Comfort stretch: top weights
Comfort stretch: casual woven fabrics
Comfort stretch: stretch denim
Comfort stretch: stretch suiting
Comfort stretch: double knits
Power stretch: athletic knits
Power stretch: underwear knits
Power stretch: elastic power mesh
Power stretch: narrow elastic bands
SECTION FOUR:
The charts
Introduction to the charts
Balanced plain weave
Unbalanced plain weave
Textured weave/Jacquard weave
Pile weave/Basketweave
Twill weave
Satin weave
Weft knit
Weft pile knit/Warp knitting
Warp pile knit/Jacquard warp knit
Fibre to fabric/Lace
Glossary
Resources
Index
Credits and acknowledgments