Mastering the art of fabric printing and design techniques, tutorials, and inspiration
Fabric printing and design
Laurie Wisbrun.
- San Francisco Chronicle Books 2012, c2011.
- 205 p. col. ill. 29 cm.
Includes index.
1: Designing for fabric -- Understanding patterns -- Sourcing inspiration -- Designing patterns -- 2: Fabrics and fabric printing methods -- Understanding fabric, inks, and dyes -- Hand printing -- Digital printing -- 3: The fabric business -- Going professional.
"This definitive guide outlines everything you need to know to design and print gorgeous fabrics. Inside, you'll find step-by-step tutorials for designing patterns (both digitally and by hand); a comprehensive section on printing techniques, including screen printing, stenciling, block printing, resist dyeing, and digital printing; hundreds of gorgeous photos; and insider tips for developing your collection and bringing it to the marketplace... Features interviews with established designers such as Skinny laMinx, Ink & Spindle, and Julia Rothman"-- Back cover.