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The Fabric of Space
by Matthew GandyWater lies at the intersection of landscape and infrastructure, crossing between visible and invisible domains of urban space, in the tanks and buckets of the global South and the vast subterranean technological networks of the global North. In this book, Matthew Gandy considers the cultural and material significance of water through the experiences of six cities: Paris, Berlin, Lagos, Mumbai, Los Angeles, and London. Tracing the evolving relationships among modernity, nature, and the urban imagination, from different vantage points and through different periods, Gandy uses water as a lens through which to observe both the ambiguities and the limits of nature as conventionally understood. Gandy begins with the Parisian sewers of the nineteenth century, captured in the photographs of Nadar, and the reconstruction of subterranean Paris. He moves on to Weimar-era Berlin and its protection of public access to lakes for swimming, the culmination of efforts to reconnect the city with nature. He considers the threat of malaria in Lagos, where changing geopolitical circumstances led to large-scale swamp drainage in the 1940s. He shows how the dysfunctional water infrastructure of Mumbai offers a vivid expression of persistent social inequality in a postcolonial city. He explores the incongruous concrete landscapes of the Los Angeles River. Finally, Gandy uses the fictional scenario of a partially submerged London as the starting point for an investigation of the actual hydrological threats facing that city.
The Fabric of Space: Water, Modernity, and the Urban Imagination (The\mit Press Ser.)
by Matthew GandyA study of water at the intersection of landscape and infrastructure in Paris, Berlin, Lagos, Mumbai, Los Angeles, and London.Water lies at the intersection of landscape and infrastructure, crossing between visible and invisible domains of urban space, in the tanks and buckets of the global South and the vast subterranean technological networks of the global North. In this book, Matthew Gandy considers the cultural and material significance of water through the experiences of six cities: Paris, Berlin, Lagos, Mumbai, Los Angeles, and London. Tracing the evolving relationships among modernity, nature, and the urban imagination, from different vantage points and through different periods, Gandy uses water as a lens through which to observe both the ambiguities and the limits of nature as conventionally understood. Gandy begins with the Parisian sewers of the nineteenth century, captured in the photographs of Nadar, and the reconstruction of subterranean Paris. He moves on to Weimar-era Berlin and its protection of public access to lakes for swimming, the culmination of efforts to reconnect the city with nature. He considers the threat of malaria in Lagos, where changing geopolitical circumstances led to large-scale swamp drainage in the 1940s. He shows how the dysfunctional water infrastructure of Mumbai offers a vivid expression of persistent social inequality in a postcolonial city. He explores the incongruous concrete landscapes of the Los Angeles River. Finally, Gandy uses the fictional scenario of a partially submerged London as the starting point for an investigation of the actual hydrological threats facing that city.
Fabric of the Game: The Stories Behind the NHL's Names, Logos, and Uniforms
by Chris Creamer Todd RadomAn in-depth look into the origins of how each NHL team was named, received their logo and design, with interviews by those responsible. Written by those most knowledgeable, you'll learn why every hockey team to every play in the National Hockey League looks the way it does. Nothing unites or divides a random assortment of strangers quite like the hockey team for which they cheer. The passion they hold within them for the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Boston Bruins allows them to look past any differences which would have otherwise disrupted a perfectly fine Thanksgiving dinner and channels it into a powerful, shared admiration for their team. We decorate our lives with their logos, stock our wardrobe with their jerseys, and, in some cases, even tattoo our bodies with their iconography and colors. They&’re so ingrained in our lives we don&’t even think to ask ourselves why Los Angeles celebrates royalty; why Buffalo cheers for not one, but two massive cavalry swords; or why the Broadway Blueshirts named themselves for a law enforcement agency in Texas (or why they even wear blue shirts, for that matter). All that and more is explored in Fabric of the Game, authored by two of the sports world&’s leading experts in team branding and design: Chris Creamer and Todd Radom. Tapping into their vast knowledge of the whys and hows, Creamer and Radom explore and share the origin stories behind these and more, talking directly to those involved in the decision processes and designs of the National Hockey League&’s team names, logos, and uniforms, pouring through historical accounts to find and deliver the answers to these questions. Learn more about the historied Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, as well as the lost but not forgotten Hartford Whalers and Quebec Nordiques, all the way to the lesser-known Kansas City Scouts and Philadelphia Quakers. Whichever team you pledge allegiance, Fabric of the Game covers them in-depth with research and knowledge for any hockey fan to enjoy.
Fabric Painting for Fun!
by Anne SchreiberIn this book for beginners, you will learn about the tools and techniques for fabric painting, as well as the ways you can make your materials look really unique and exciting. Learn about fabric crafts from around the world, how to make natural dyes, and how to make truly beautiful works of art.
Fabric Painting with Cindy Walter: A Beginner's Guide
by Cindy Walter“This is a wonderful way to start experimenting with fabric paint and all the effects you can create using different techniques.” —The Applique SocietyExplore a variety of fabric painting techniques and add a distinctive touch to your quilts. You’ll learn how to create sun prints and use resist techniques, as well as how to paint a Hawaiian quilt and a traditional block quilt. Try colorwashing, scrunching, and salting methods to create uniquely personal fabrics. With fun projects, basic information about color, and tips on different types of paints and supplies, the award-winning author of Snippet Sensations and other popular titles encourages you to experiment, be playful, and get creative!
Fabric Paper Thread: 26 Projects to Stitch with Friends
by Kristen SutcliffeEmbroider fabric or paper to create 26 colorful projects you can make to use, wear, give, and brighten your space.Whether you’re super crafty or have never even picked up a needle and thread, you’ll find something here that you just have to make! Ever gotten bored with one of your tee shirts or tote bags? Learn how to transform them into unique pieces all your own using embroidery stitches and super simple appliqué. Craft a fab necklace, a cute cover for a boring notepad, or a chic bracelet in no time at all!• Make a quick and easy gift for a friend or for yourself. Choose a no-sew project like a colorful tasseled bead necklace or a cool notepad covered in your fave fabric• Crafts to do with your friends or on the go—take them on vacation, to camp, or anyplace you goPraise for Fabric Paper Thread“Sutcliffe’s first book is an approachable set of projects, mostly embroidery-based...Her aesthetic is charming: simple, often patterned, designs with easy-to-stitch lines, with just enough trendiness to appeal. . . . This book is a lovely gift to the supervised young crafter.” —Publishers Weekly“All of the projects are cool and fun, and appeal to anyone. Though most of the pictures have girls doing the projects, the projects aren’t girly and my son didn’t consider any of the projects “off limits” for a boy. . . . Fabric Paper Thread is full of ideas. Many of these projects will make great road trip and vacation projects, and I’m looking forward to trying them out with my kids.” —Sew A Straight Line
Fabric Surface Design: Painting, Stamping, Rubbing, Stenciling, Silk Screening, Resists, Image Transfer, Marbling, Crayons & Colored Pencils, Batik, Nature Prints, Monotype Printing
by Cheryl RezendesSensational sewing projects demand fabulous fabrics! Fiber artist Cheryl Rezendes shows you how to create an astonishing array of surface designs, simply and safely, using textile paints and printing ink. She covers a wide variety of techniques: stamping, ancient Japanese Shibori, silkscreen, soy wax and flour resist, image transfer, marbling, nature printing, foils and metal leaf, and more. Step-by-step photographs illustrate every technique, and Rezendes includes innovative suggestions on how to combine and layer techniques for stunningly original results.
Fabric to Dye For: Create 72 Hand-Dyed Colors for Your Stash
by Frieda Anderson“[A] user-friendly guide to coloring your own cloth . . . this basic and straightforward guide has all you need to get started.” —Quilting ArtsTired of going to the fabric store only to discover the colors you need aren’t in stock? Always wanted to try hand dyeing your own fabric but found it too intimidating? Now you can create beautiful colors to fit your every whim. Hand-dyed fabric costs less than pre-dyed fabric, and the best part is there are no confusing, complicated formulas to follow—dye formulas use standard measurements like cups and spoonfuls instead of grams and ounces.Create a rainbow of color from just four basic dyes. This book includes step-by-step instructions for everything from preparing your work area to mixing the dyes to washing and drying your hand-dyed fabrics. 4 easy-to-follow charts for dyes, colors, and gradations Learn to create resist patterns on newly dyed fabric Discover how to thicken dye to create interesting and creative effects and painted designs Save even more money by producing mystery fabric with leftover dyeCreate small batches or large batches
Fabric Weaving: Play with Color & Pattern; 12 Projects, 12 Designs to Mix & Match
by Tara J Curtis Mathew BoudreauxYou gotta weave it to believe it! Learn the art of fabric weaving with 12 fun and fabulous projects! Not only is fabric weaving perfect for crafters, garment sewists, and quilters—it is also an ideal entry point for non-crafters who want to join in on the fun. Mathew Boudreaux of Mx Domestic and Tara Curtis of WEFTY Needle walk you through every step of the process, from selecting materials to preparing and using your weaving board. Try out simple, classic patterns as well as more complex triaxial designs, incorporating woven textiles anywhere you’d use fabric! Weave the worries of the day behind with this truly relaxing and tactile handcraft. Make your projects pop with fabric weaving! Add wow factor to garments, bags, quilts, and home decor with fabric weaving Sewists, quilters, and crafters will love this meditative, stress-reducing handcraft Fabricate simple and complex woven textiles with Mx Domestic & WEFTY
La fabricación de jabón: Una guía para principiantes en la fabricación de jabón por Nancy Ross
by Nancy Ross¿QUIERE APRENDER CÓMO HACER JABÓN EN SU CASA CON INSTRUCCIONES PASO A PASO? Aquí hay una vista previa de lo que aprenderá ... Los métodos de fabricación de jabón ¿Qué ingredientes necesito para empezar? El equipo necesario para hacer jabón Elegir el tipo de grasa que le gustaría usar Escoger la lejía que usará y ¡Mucho mucho mas!
Fabricadabra: Discover the Hidden Potential in Your Stash
by Paula NadelsternThe author of Kaleidoscope Quilts shows how to use simple piecing to create spectacular quilts that are a feast for the eyes.Imagine a traditional quilt, its ordinary shapes gift wrapped with intricate fabrics. Celebrated author, teacher, and fabric designer Paula Nadelstern shows you how to design simple but stunning quilts with the help of vivacious fabric prints. Analyze fabrics to uncover their piecing potential for color and symmetry. Make your own cutting templates and learn how to get the “seemingly seamless” look made famous by Paula’s kaleidoscopic quilts. Example piecing diagrams show just how easy it is to quilt a visual spectacle.• Fabricadabra! Discover your fabric’s hidden potential and sew complex-looking quilts that are easy to piece with industry leader Paula Nadelstern• Understand symmetry in fabrics and fool the eye with daring design strategies• Fussy cut prints to perfection with self-drafted templates and camouflage seams for luminous effects
Fabricando Sabonetes: Um Guia Iniciante para Fabricar Sabonetes e as 14 Melhores Receitas
by Nancy RossQUER APRENDER COMO FAZER SABONETES EM CASA COM INSTRUÇÕES PASSO A PASSO? Aqui está uma prévia do que você aprenderá... Os métodos de fabricação de sabonetes Quais os ingredientes que eu preciso para começar? O equipamento necessário para fazer sabonetes Escolhendo o tipo de gordura que você gostaria de usar Escolhendo a lixívia que você usará E muito, muito mais! Aqui está uma prévia de algumas das receitas de sabonete que você aprenderá... Sabonete Veludo de Framboesa Sabonete de Lavanda Rosada Sabonete de Amêndoas Sabonete Veludo de Camomila Sabonete Veludo de Cereja Sabonete de Pomelo Rosado Sabonete de Campos de Laranja Sabonete da Primavera Brilhante Sabonete Sedução de Orquídeas Sabonete de Côco e Limão Sabonete de Cookies de Chocolate E muito, muito mais!
Fabricate: 2 Innovative Sewing Projects that Make Fabric the Star
by Susan WasingerCreate gorgeous one-of-a-kind handmade fabrics and transform them into fun and functional projects with this guide to distinctive cloth-making techniques. From wearables to home decor, Fabricate teaches you to alter simple materials through texture, substance, embellishment, and adornment. The creative possibilities are endless!Make unique cloth using a variety of easy fiber-art and fabric-manipulation techniques Projects include laptop cases to evening bags, elegant wraps to flirty skirts, floor pillows to whimsical curtains, a felted puff-ball rug, a faux-chenille throw, a textured shibori scarf, and more Create unique effects with pleats and crinkles; puckers and tufts; cut-and-fray fabric techniques; laminates that add colorful, versatile, and playful layers; surface embellishment techniques like cording, applique, and crazy stitch; heat-treated techniques like burn-out, burn-away, and fabric etching; fabrics designed with solvy and repeating notions like rickrack, hooks and eyes, and zippersBeginning and expert sewers alike will be thrilled to find that sewing just got creative, beautiful, and artful again. If you are a crafter, sewer, or are simply fabric-obsessed, Fabricate will take your addiction to new levels.
Fabricating Architecture: Selected Readings in Digital Design and Manufacturing
by Robert CorserIn this increasingly digitized world, any investigation of architecture inevitably leads to considerations of fabrication. But despite its omnipresence in contemporary practice and theory, digital design remains a fluid concept, its development and current influence discussed in scattered articles.
Fabricating Transnational Capitalism: A Collaborative Ethnography of Italian-Chinese Global Fashion (The Lewis Henry Morgan Lectures)
by Lisa Rofel Sylvia J. YanagisakoIn this innovative collaborative ethnography of Italian-Chinese ventures in the fashion industry, Lisa Rofel and Sylvia J. Yanagisako offer a new methodology for studying transnational capitalism. Drawing on their respective linguistic and regional areas of expertise, Rofel and Yanagisako show how different historical legacies of capital, labor, nation, and kinship are crucial in the formation of global capitalism. Focusing on how Italian fashion is manufactured, distributed, and marketed by Italian-Chinese ventures and how their relationships have been complicated by China's emergence as a market for luxury goods, the authors illuminate the often-overlooked processes that produce transnational capitalism—including privatization, negotiation of labor value, rearrangement of accumulation, reconfiguration of kinship, and outsourcing of inequality. In so doing, Fabricating Transnational Capitalism reveals the crucial role of the state and the shifting power relations between nations in shaping the ideas and practices of the Italian and Chinese partners.
Fabrication
by Peter Silver William McLeanPacked with stunning images this is an indispensable visual guide illustrating and explaining current fabrication processes and material transformation. Providing a documentary of an eclectic range of fabrication techniques, this is the ideal reference for designers who wish to learn more about the materials and current technologies in material production available to them.Featuring the work of 12 fabricators based in the UK, the case studies displayed range from manufacture of complex wire rope, the processes of metal spinning, large-scale composite casting, to computer controlled sheet steel fabrication. With a full knowledge of how the materials are transformed, this book provides readers with a greater ability to employ material processes for their own designs and to better understand material fabrication. This is a book that provides information on contemporary technology and design inspiration in abundance.
Fabrics and Pattern Cutting
by Winifred AldrichGetting the right cut for the right fabric is the key to good design.One of the most challenging aspects of a fashion designer's training is learning how to crate patterns that utilize the characteristics of fabrics. With an ever expanding range available, an understanding of the relationship between fabric, form and pattern shape is now the most important skill a designer has to acquire.Winifred Aldrich, a leading pattern cutting authority, explores how a garment's shape is created and discusses the factors that need to be considered when creating patterns and offers you a practical method for solving problems. No other pattern cutting book considers the effects of individual fabrics and its approach is based on the appraisal of the fabric and body shape.Fabrics and Patterns Cutting is the revised and simplified edition of Fabric, Form and Flat Pattern Cutting. It is fully illustrated and makes use of numerous practical examples. It also takes into account important new developments in fabric - new fabrics, new methods of fabric construction and new fabric finishes.Free block patterns are available online for readers to print out for use in their classes.
Fabrigami
by Florence Temko Scott Wasserman Stern Jill StovallFabrigami is the art of folding fabrics to create three-dimensional objects ranging from the practical to the whimsical. Like paper, there are countless beautiful fabric designs to choose from, only fabric has the virtue of being extremely durable.Fabrigami began as origami legend Florence Temko's final project. Everyone knows that origami is the art of paper folding, but Temko had begun experimenting with folding fabric to make objects that are just as beautiful but more lasting than paper. Sadly, Temko passed away before the book was completed, but her collaborator, Jill Stovall, continued their work. Now, Stovall-with the help of Scott Stern, a rising young star of origami-brings Fabrigami to print for everyone to use and enjoy.This book begins by presenting instructions on how to treat fabric so it holds a shape when folded. Then Stovall shares a series of fun craft projects with simple origami-style diagrams that you can use to make a range of lovely objects, including: Fan-tastic Fold Earrings Evening Wine Coat Florence's Hexagon Box Cloth Kimono Card Pleated Peacock
Fabrigami
by Florence Temko Jill Stovall Scott Wasserman SternFabrigami is the art of folding fabrics to create three-dimensional objects ranging from the practical to the whimsical. Like paper, there are countless beautiful fabric designs to choose from, only fabric has the virtue of being extremely durable.Fabrigami began as origami legend Florence Temko's final project. Everyone knows that origami is the art of paper folding, but Temko had begun experimenting with folding fabric to make objects that are just as beautiful but more lasting than paper. Sadly, Temko passed away before the book was completed, but her collaborator, Jill Stovall, continued their work. Now, Stovall-with the help of Scott Stern, a rising young star of origami-brings Fabrigami to print for everyone to use and enjoy.This book begins by presenting instructions on how to treat fabric so it holds a shape when folded. Then Stovall shares a series of fun craft projects with simple origami-style diagrams that you can use to make a range of lovely objects, including: Fan-tastic Fold Earrings Evening Wine Coat Florence's Hexagon Box Cloth Kimono Card Pleated Peacock
Fabriquez vos propres huiles essentielles
by Amber Richards Chimène ElessaDécouvrez les nombreux bienfaits que les huiles essentielles peuvent vous apporter à vous et à votre famille. En utilisant les plantes et les herbes que vous avez à votre disposition, vous économiserez de l'argent et vous vous assurerez que vos huiles sont fraîches. Découvrez dès maintenant des recettes et des mélanges uniques qui vous permettront de venir à bout d'une variété de problèmes de santé de façon naturelle. Les huiles essentielles, huiles volatiles ou huiles éthérées, sont des liquides concentrés qui contiennent une combinaison de précieuses substances végétales pour de nombreux usages. Vous en apprendrez plus sur eux. Ils peuvent être utilisés pour la fabrication de parfums, savons, produits cosmétiques, etc. Ces huiles ont aussi leur place en médecine. Les huiles essentielles ont toujours eu un rôle très important à jouer dans le traitement des affections suivantes : Rhume et fièvre Arthrite Insomnie Système immunitaire affaibli Bronchite Acné Coupures et égratignures mineures Grosse fatigue Problèmes digestifs Tension artérielle élevée, etc. Dans ce livre vous seront révélés des méthodes faciles pour fabriquer vos propres huiles essentielles à partir de plantes et d'herbes. Vous découvrirez aussi de nombreuses recettes pour vous débarrasser de ces problèmes de santé, et plusieurs autres applications. Ce guide vous donne l'histoire générale des huiles essentielles et vous explique comment les distiller et les combiner pour différentes situations. Préparez-vous à voir votre état de santé s'améliorer et votre énergie augmenter grâce à l'utilisation des huiles essentielles.
Fabulous Cosplay Footwear: Create Easy Boot Covers, Shoes & Tights for Any Costume
by Regan Cerato Kelley KullmanComplement your cosplay builds with the perfect shoes—custom-designed and sewn by you! Regan Cerato and Kelley Kullman of the renowned duo Cowbutt Crunchies show you how to make every type of leg covering a cosplayer could ask for, from removable boot covers, to sleek tights, to thigh highs that won't roll down! Armed with clever patterns for fancy footwear that can’t be found in stores, you’ll create award-winning accessories that truly push the envelope. Whether you’re a new or experienced sewist, this handbook will help you turn your cosplay dreams into reality. Sew attention-getting boot covers, shoes, and leggings with the award-winning cosplayers behind Cowbutt Crunchies Build your skills with this step-by-step guide to creating cosplay footwear at home Forget fruitless shopping trips—make the exact footwear you need for any costume
Fabulous Fabric Beads: Create Custom Beads and Art Jewelry
by Kristal WickDon't settle for just any bead when you're creating handcrafted jewelry. Make unique, one-of-a-kind beads from silk, muslin, or hand-dyed ribbon embellished with crystals, fiber, glitter, wire, and more for show-stopping bijoux. Fabulous Fabric Beadscombines beading, scrapbooking, quilting, fiber arts, and mixed-media techniques to create lightweight beads made from rolled tubes of silk fabric and painted or embellished with stamps and other materials.Author Kristal Wick shares her simple and highly sought-after techniques for creating basic fabric beads, plus ideas for embellishing to achieve unique effects. Begin with a primer on supplies, materials and tools, suggestions for ideal fabrics, and how to create surface designs on fabric, including painting, dyeing, stamping, stenciling, computer printing, and foiling. How to create basic fabric beads is explained in detail, from cutting, rolling, dipping, and drying to how to create collage beads. Kristal explains how to use wire wrapping and metals and how to incorporate fibers and embellishments.All beadmaking steps are shown with step-by-step photography and use easy-to-find materials from craft and fabric stores. Sidebars and tips plus bonus information on using successful color palettes help the reader make stunning and personal jewelry. An inspirational gallery of art jewelry pieces using the featured beads gives readers ideas to use beads in ways they never envisioned.Projects are inexpensive and use readily available materials or fabric scraps or even materials that readers already have in their stash. No expensive equipment is needed and many beads can be made with common components. Plus, beads can be created in just a few hours, and all finished projects can be created in a few hours.To achieve different shapes, Kristal also uses fabric to cover inexpensive wooden, plastic, and resin beads. In her finished pieces, she combines her unique beads with commercial beads, using simple stringing and wire techniques for stunning art jewelry.
Fabulous Fat Quarter Bags: A Gorgeous Gathering Of Bags For Everyday
by Susan BriscoeSusan Briscoe's new collection of practical designs for bags and purses are sure to inspire. She takes you through a collection of 14 designs - a duo for every day of the week - with each complimentary pair featuring easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that make the bags quick and fun to create. Every bag is accompanied by a variation that shows off the details in a completely different color scheme, essentially giving you 14 additional inspirational designs.
Fabulous Floorcloths: Create Contemporary Floor Coverings from an Old World Art
by Caroline O'Neill KuchinskyCreate distinctive floor coverings to match your home's decor Canvas floorcloths are an inexpensive way to add style and beauty to any room in the house. Whether your style is contemporary or Victorian, elegant or whimsical, a custom-designed floorcloth will transform your ordinary floor into a work of art. And you can do it yourself - it's fun and surprisingly easy. In Fabulous Floorcloths you'll find projects for all skill levels - from the novice crafter to the experienced artist. The complete easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations help you create exactly what you want. No more paying high prices for custom carpeting or area rugs - canvas floorcloths are inexpensive to make and long-lasting. Choose from the 15 projects included or design your own to suit your individual style. Techniques include: Stamping and veining Painting Stenciling Lattice Paper decoupage Paper and fabric applique Doily spray From "Rainbow Hopscotch" for the game room, "Victorian Lace" for the bedroom, or "Stained Glass" or "Santa Fe" for the family room, you'll find a floorcloth project to complement any decor.
Fabulous Friendships: Scrapbooking The Relationships That Make Life Fun
by Kitty Foster Wendy MckeehanScrapbook Your Forever FriendsSure you have lots of scrapbook pages about your kids, your dog, your vacation, and maybe even your spouse. But what about those people you share a special bond with, who may be even closer than family? Your close confidants. The ones who know just what to say to make you laugh. You know...your friends!With Fabulous Friendships, you'll be inspired to create friendship scrapbook layouts that document a wide variety of relationships. From early friendships, when the biggest hardship was figuring out who would be the banker in Monopoly, to cyber friends across the globe, to that best friend who's always been there for you, these relationships and many more are featured in inspiring layouts by authors Kitty Foster and Wendy McKeehan and their accomplished contributing artists.So whether it's a princess tea party you'd like to commemorate, a bachelorette weekend or just sitting in the waves at the beach laughing at nothing in particular, grab a copy of Fabulous Friendships, pull out the photos of your fabulous friends and start scrapping!