Weaving With Foot-Power Looms

Weaving With Foot-Power Looms

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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (no dust jacket visible, blue cloth/board cover in good condition with minor wear). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.

A definitive guide to the traditional craft of weaving, this comprehensive manual instructs weavers of all skill levels in the art of operating foot-power looms. Originally published in 1918, this classic work by master weaver Edward F. Worst presents over 285 traditional patterns complete with full drafts, making it an indispensable reference for both the serious hobbyist and the textile scholar. The tone is authoritative and practical, grounded in decades of hands-on experience, and the text details everything from loom setup and threading to the execution of complex weave structures. Reprinted by Dover Publications as part of their commitment to preserving important craft literature, this volume remains one of the most thorough and respected resources in hand-weaving history.

Author: Edward F. Worst
Format: Paperback
Published: 1974, Dover Publications
Genre: The arts

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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (no dust jacket visible, blue cloth/board cover in good condition with minor wear). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.

A definitive guide to the traditional craft of weaving, this comprehensive manual instructs weavers of all skill levels in the art of operating foot-power looms. Originally published in 1918, this classic work by master weaver Edward F. Worst presents over 285 traditional patterns complete with full drafts, making it an indispensable reference for both the serious hobbyist and the textile scholar. The tone is authoritative and practical, grounded in decades of hands-on experience, and the text details everything from loom setup and threading to the execution of complex weave structures. Reprinted by Dover Publications as part of their commitment to preserving important craft literature, this volume remains one of the most thorough and respected resources in hand-weaving history.