{"product_id":"the-fashion-designers-textile-directory-9780764146282","title":"The Fashion Designer's Textile Directory","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis valuable materials directory for professional dressmakers and fashion designers is also a good reference source for students of fashion design  as well as for those who make their own garments. The author points out the best fabrics for creating specific garments  explaining how each fabrics qualities make it suitable for various items of apparel. Knowing which fabrics can support a structured silhouette is fundamental to fashion design  and this book explains the use of stiff or crisply textured fabrics for tailored garments  as well as soft textured fabrics for rounded forms. Ornamentation is also discussed  and includes advice on how to work with different fabrics to create what author Gail Baugh classifies as opulent  simple  and in-between decorative effects. The books additional features include:  Fiber characteristics charts Weave charts and knit charts with fabric names and photos A glossary of terms and definitions Lists of textile suppliers  online stores  and study resources  This directory of textiles and their uses is profusely illustrated with more than 500 color photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648122806325,"sku":"ByrdShop_0764146289","price":22.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780764146282.jpg?v=1781709989","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-fashion-designers-textile-directory-9780764146282","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}