This practical guide explains the ins and outs of designing patterns while the included CD features templates for experimentation by beginners and professionals alike.

This book provides an introduction to the creative skills, knowledge and processes required in order to produce a professional, creative and commercially aware portfolio of printed textiles.

A comprehensive, step-by-step resource for fabric design and printing—including tips from top designers. If you’ve ever dreamed of showing your designs on fabric, textile aficionado Kim Kight, of popular blog True Up, is here to teach you how. Comprehensive and refreshingly straightforward, this impressive volume features two main parts. First, the Design and Color section explains the basics with step-by-step tutorials on creating repeating patterns both by hand and on the computer. Next, the Printing section guides you through transferring those designs on fabric—whether it's block printing, screen printing, digital printing or licensing to a fabric company—and how to determine the best method for you. Includes extensive photos and illustrations

Presents step-by-step instructions for creating surface designs on fabric using textile paints and printing ink, and includes tips on such techniques as stamping, silkscreen, image transfer, marbling, and Japanese shibori.

A compendium showcasing 100 of Australia's most talented surface designers: people who create the artwork that adorns the surfaces of everyday objects we use, and the fashions we wear. Read about their careers, their processes, and heed their words of 'insider' wisdom. Dive into a glorious catalogue of colours and shapes created using analogue and digital techniques. Learn about why this corner of the art world is so dynamic, where continuously evolving digital processes allow manufacturers to print artwork on a vast array of surfaces.Experience the unique flora and fauna of Australia through the eyes of these imaginative and talented creatives.Welcome to the exciting art and unique lives of Australian surface designers.