Self Sufficiency Spinning, Dying And Weaving Book

Self-Sufficiency: Spinning, Dyeing & Weaving - Essential Guide for Beginners Author: Penny Walsh 128 Page book In this comprehensive book, an expert textile arts instructor reveals everything readers need to know to spin, dye, and weave their own fabrics.
Discover age-old techniques and enjoy making beautiful, all-natural fabrics with this comprehensive guide. Expert textile arts instructor Penny Walsh reveals everything you need to know to start making your own high-quality custom fabrics. Self-Sufficiency: Spinning, Dyeing & Weaving explains where different fibres come from how to grow and harvest your own vegetable fibres and how to prepare them for spinning. The principle of spindle and spinning wheel spinning are covered, along with home dyeing using natural dyestuffs, and hand weaving with or without a loom. Also included are numerous simple projects for decorating your home.