Swatches : a sourcebook of patterns with more than 600 fabric designs / by Dorsey Sitley Adler and Robert D. Adler ; foreword by Ralph Lauren.
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TextPublication details: New York : Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2005.Description: 421 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cmISBN: - 1584794194
- 9781584794196
- 746.9 SWA
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Loan | LSAD Library Main Collection | 746.9 SWA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 39002100576827 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A handy fan of paint chips is an indispensable tool when choosing colors for decorating projects. And, when it comes to selecting fabrics for upholstery, drapes, pillows--anything to do with textiles--fabric swatches are the necessary equivalent. They are the spark behind dazzling creative ideas, and they make deciding between, say, a sumptuous jacquard tapestry and a 1920s art deco pattern both manageable and fun. Swatches, by noted fabric experts Dorsey Sitley Adler and Robert D. Adler, provides the ultimate guidebook on color and pattern concepts for decoration, fashion, and craft. Featuring more than 400 fabric patterns, the book includes vintage and contemporary selections from the largest textile library in the United States. The swatches are organized by pattern type, everything from stripes and polka dots to paisleys and conversational prints. A series of special color and style groupings--Seaside Splendor and Pastel Palette, for example--add an extra touch of inspiration. In addition, the book features informative text describing the origins of and typical uses for each pattern type. With a user-friendly, "small-and-chunky" format, Swatches will serve decorators, designers, and anyone interested in pattern as an invaluable resource.
Foreword -- Introduction -- Jacquards -- Novelty Wovens -- Stripes -- Plaids -- Florals -- Geometrics -- Ethnics -- Acknowledgements.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Foreword (p. 6)
- Introduction (p. 8)
- Jacquards (p. 10)
- Tapestry
- Stripe
- Floral
- Conversational
- Coordinated Group: The River Tweed
- Novelty Wovens (p. 52)
- Coordinated Group: Mood Indigo
- Stripes (p. 96)
- Pin Stripe
- Ticking Stripe
- Bengal Stripe
- Variegated Stripe
- Regimental Stripe
- Herringbone Stripe
- Ombre Stripe
- Kasuri/Space Dyed Stripe
- Twist Yarn Stripe
- Coordinated Group: French Lavender Parlor Prints
- Plaids (p. 130)
- Tattersall Check
- Windowpane Check
- Gingham Check
- Plain Weave/Poplin Plaid
- Iridescent Plaid
- Kasuri/Space Dyed Plaid
- Twist Yarn Plaid
- Herringbone Plaid
- Ombre Plaid
- Mini Tartan
- Tartan
- District Check
- Houndstooth Check
- Glen Plaid
- Donegal Plaid
- Shetland Woolen
- Novelty Woolen
- Coordinated Group: Pastel Palette
- Florals (p. 212)
- Roses
- Contemporary Floral
- Floral Stripe
- Floral Basket Design
- Watercolor Floral
- Graphic Floral
- Leaves
- Calico Floral
- Antique Voile Floral
- Coordinated Group: Seaside Splendor
- Geometrics (p. 302)
- Assorted
- Medallion Print
- Op Art Print
- Deco Print
- Polka Dots
- Foulards
- Printed Plaid
- Coordinated Group: Black Cherry Chinoiserie
- Ethnics (p. 348)
- Tropical Print
- Central and South American Print
- Paisley Border Print
- Paisley Print
- Overprinted Madras
- Batik Print
- Oriental Print
- Ethnic Floral Print
- Border Design
- Acknowledgments (p. 422)