Surface Design for Fabric is a comprehensive, how-to guide to more than 60 surface design techniques for various fabrics and leather-ranging from the traditional to the experimental.Highly illustrated with more than 600 color images, the step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate surface design techniques, allowing readers to quickly grasp the material and further explore and experiment on their own. Irwin covers a broad range of surface design techniques including: dyeing, staining, removing color, resists, printing and transfer, fiber manipulations, fabric manipulations, embroidery, and embellishments. This modern studio resource clearly guides readers in the creation of beautiful, innovative, and professional surface designs. Key Features ~Surface Design for Fabric STUDIO provides online access to video tutorials featuring select techniques from each chapter; student self quizzes with results and personalized study tips; and flashcards with definitions and image identification to help students master concepts and improve grades ~Chapters feature a fabric selection quick guide, tools and materials, how to set up your workspace, application methods, and safety guidelines for each technique. ~Designer Profiles and Collection Spotlights show current examples of surface design end uses in fashion design, textile art, fine art, and interior design ~Environmental Impact boxes address critical environmental and sustainability issues and concerns for each chapter ~Includes helpful hints, important facts, shortcuts and mistakes to avoid throughout chapters Instructor's Resources ~ Instructor's Guide and Test Bank

Surface Design for Fabric is a highly visual, step-by-step resource to more than 60 surface design techniques on fabric and leather-ranging from the shibori dyeing to screen printing to felting.

About the Author
Kimberly A. Irwin teaches fashion construction, apparel development and experimental design techniques at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), USA.

Reviews
This modern studio resource clearly guides readers in the creation of beautiful, innovative, and professional surface designs. * Sewing World *
Irwin has packed this guide with step-by-step instructions and photography, illustrations, material lists, designer profiles and student projects to ensure that every base is covered ... With techniques ranging from the traditional to the experimental, this manual is a worthwhile investment for students, tutors and designers. * Embroidery Magazine *
This book is an exhaustive manual for anyone wanting to learn more about decorative techniques for fabric ... All the pertinent information you need to know is set out in a clear and informative way ... If you want to know how to marble or smock fabric, needle-felt a ball, tool leather or print with cyanotope - look no further. * Workshop on the Web *
The highly visual quality with many images is a wonderful aspect. The students who choose to pursue these techniques are likely visual learners, who will appreciate the extensive visual documentation of techniques. -- Marcia Weiss, Philadelphia University, US
There is a need for a text that easily presents basic methods to students in an easy to follow textbook. -- Jason Bunin, Savannah College of Art and Design - Atlanta, US
A truly comprehensive guide of this sort-basic-level on many different topics-would be immensely useful to students as they are both beginning their textile education in surface design-relative courses, as well as provide an excellent resource for when they leave school. -- Aaron McIntosh, Maryland Institute College of Art, US
[This book is] a helpful guide for students. It is clearly written with a thorough understanding of technique and aimed at students/novices. It's well organized and covers a wide range of applications. -- Susanne Goetz, FIT, US



Book Information
ISBN 9781501395277
Author Kimberly Irwin
Imprint Fairchild Books
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1418g