“Collapse Weave”, Creating Three-Dimensional Cloth
by Anne Field
I picked up this book because I loved the pictures of all the different textured cloth on the cover.
Inside are so many wonderful descriptions of how to create specific forms of all these delightful weaves.
The author covers the basics of yarn and warping and presents specific drafts.
My favorite comment about yarn is the use of possum as 70% of the mix, since apparently, there is a large and disturbing population of possums.
The qualities of yarns, rayon, wool, possum*, cotton, passive and active are discussed.
*(New Zealand possum is a much larger rodent than the North American one. It has long, lustrous hair/fur and is not native to New Zealand where it has been destroying the vegetation and is therefore available to hunt and use the hair/fur for weaving.)
Weave structure illustrated with photos and drafts gives a great comparison so you can see the results before you start.
There is a chapter on four-shaft double weave, and it is followed by a chapter on eight to sixteen shaft double-weave with supplemental warps if you are feeling really adventurous.
Even more texture can be created using the techniques in the chapter called “Bumps, Lumps and Spaces”.
Finishing techniques are described and photographed, along with some of the most beautiful clothing.
For me, because I love texture so much, this is a very inspiring book.
© 2018 Kathryn Hardage
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