Bibliography

Fibers, Cloth, Leather, Clothing, and Costumes

 

Bensussen, R. (1985). Making patterns from finished clothes. New York: Sterling Publishing Company.

Gives directions for creating patterns.

Blair, P. (No date). Animation. Tustin, California: Foster Art Service, Inc.

Shows how to draw clothing on some animated pictures.

Boehm, P. (1964). Knitting without needles. New York: Cornerstone Library.

Gives ways of making ornaments, rugs, room dividers, curtains, hot pads, napkin rings, hats, picture frames, place mats, doing spool knitting, making toys, wigs, a hula skirt, pencil flowers, booties, handbags, turbans, tassels, pom-pom stoles and skirts, a Spanish shawl, tapestry, and many other items.

Bradley, C. (1954). Western world costume: An outline history. New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts, Inc.

Describes clothing from ancient to present times.

Carlson, B. (1950). Make it yourself! Handicraft for boys and girls. New York: Abingdon Press.

Cloth picture - p. 129

Woven mat or purse - pp. 130-131

Button pictures - pp. 134-136

Carlson, L. (1990). Kits create! Charlotte, Vermont: Williamson Publishing.

Clay buttons - p. 41

Soft sculpture - p. 78

Braided rug - p. 121

Wall Banner - p. 141

Chase, A. (1962). Famous paintings: An introduction to art for young readers. New York: Platt and Munk Publishers.

Shows clothing of people in famous paintings.

Coats and Clarks. (1964). 100 embroidery stitches. New York: Coats and Clark's Sales Corporation.

Drawings show many different kinds of stitches.

Colton, V. (Ed.). Reader's digest complete guide to sewing. Pleasantville, New York: The Reader's Digest Association, Inc.

A comprehensive guide for sewing.

Comstock, N. (Ed.). (1960). McCall's golden do-it book. New York: Golden Press.

Weaving - pp. 86-91

Dolls of the world - pp. 92-93

Crocheting - pp. 94-97

Knitting - pp. 98-101

Sewing - pp. 102-103

Embroidering - pp. 104-105

Aprons - pp. 106-109

Paper dolls - pp. 110-113

Gifts to sew - pp. 134-135

A toy zoo from old socks - pp. 140-143

Cross stitching - pp. 152-153

D'Amato, J., & D'Amato, A. (1969). African crafts for you to make. New York: Julian Messner.

Tie-die fabrics - p. 11

Zulu clothing - pp. 53-55

N'Debele clothing - pp. 56-57

Masai clothing - pp. 58-59

Shields - pp. 60-61

Pendants - pp. 62-63

Deabill, D., Sidle, C., & Teeslink, N. (No date). Quips and crafts. San Jose, California: The San Jose State College Branch of the Association for Childhood Education International.

Costumes - p. 9

Yarn dolls - pp. 18-19

Donielson, D., & Pond, J. (1963). Tailoring for women: Step by step. San Jose, California: Hallen Publishing Company.

Gives directions for sewing women's clothing.

Dooley, D. (Ed.). (1972). Better homes and gardens gifts to make yourself. Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Corporation.

Needlecraft - pp. 26-59

Knitting and crocheting - pp. 60-73

Macramé - pp. 74-81

Other cloth objects - pp. 142 - 151

Dooley, D. (1976). Better homes and gardens creative crafts and stitchery. Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Corporation.

Includes chapters on embroidery, needlepoint, appliqué, sewing, knitting, crocheting, hooking and weaving.

Duncan, I. (1970). Knit to fit. New York: Liveright.

A comprehensive guide to hand and machine knitting and crocheting.

Evans, D., and Bengtson, K. (1970). Primary art curriculum guide. Cedar Rapids, Iowa: The Cedar Rapids Community Schools.

Yarn - pp. 160 - 169

Fisher, L. (1966). The tanners. New York: Franklin Watts, Inc.

Gives the history of preparing hides for clothing and other uses.

Flemming, B., Hamilton, D., & Hicks, J. (1977). Resources for creative teaching in early childhood education. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.

Dramatic play centers - pp. 17-23. Suggests props and costumes to use.

Frank, M. (1976). I can make a rainbow: things to create and do...for children and their grown up friends. Nashville, Tennessee: Incentive Publications, Inc.

Things to do with cloth, yarn, and string - pp. 109-132 Includes stitchery, patchwork, fabric blossoms, working with sheets, silk screening, Dios, string art, a spinner, yarn sculpture, geometric string designs, batik, tie-dying, and dip and dye.

French, V. (No date). How to draw and paint children. Tustin, California: Foster Art Service, Inc.

Includes the drawing of clothing.

Gathings, E. (1989). Old-fashioned children : Paper dolls in full color. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications, Inc.

Halvorson, P., & Raben, I. (1968). Art guide for grades five and six. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Independent School District 281.

Design in materials - pp. 107-111. Includes stitchery, burlap panels, wall hangings, hooked rugs, and weaving.

Hillyer, V., & Huey, E. (1966). Young people's story of our heritage: Fine art. New York: Meredith Press.

Clothing of people shown in various paintings.

Hoople, C. (1975). The heritage sampler: A book of colonial arts and crafts. New York: The Dial Press.

Quilting bee - pp. 16-18

Patchwork pillow - pp. 18-21

Samplers, pp. 38-44

Friendship pillow - pp. 44-45

Weaving - pp. 46-53

Rugmaking - pp. 60-67

Puppets, apple head dolls, and rag dolls - pp. 99-107

Horn, G. (1972). Crafts for today's schools. Worcester, Massachusetts: Davis Publications, Inc.

Textiles - pp. 71-116, 135 - Includes wall hangings, macramé, stitchery, appliqué, hooking a rug, batik, tie dying, printing, silk screening, and weaving.

Hunt, K., & Carlson, B. (1961). Masks and mask makers. New York: Abingdon Press.

Tells why people wear masks and describes examples from the Eskimos and Native Americans, Africa, the South Pacific, the Far East, and Europe.

Hutchings, M. (1960). Modern soft toy making. Newton Centre, Massachusetts: Charles T. Branford Company.

Gives general instructions, describes special processes, and shows how to make specific toys.

Janson, H., & Janson, D. (1952). The story of painting for you people: From cave painting to modern times. New York: harry N. Abrams, Inc.

Clothing of people is shown in famous paintings.

Janvier, J. (1970). Felt crafting. New York: Sterling Publishing Company.

Gives examples of many things to make from felt.

Karasz, M. (1949). Adventures in stitches. United States: Funk and Wagnalls Company.

Describes flat, looped, chained, knotted, detached, and composite stitches.

Lark-Horovitz, B., Lewis, H., & Luca, M. (1973). Understanding children's art for better teaching. (2nd ed.). Columbus, Ohio: Charles E. Merrill Publishing Company.

Weaving pp. 289-291

Leatherwork - p. 291

Stitchery - pp. 291-182

Macramé - pp. 292-293

Jewelry and beadwork - pp. 293-294

Laury, J., & Aiken, J. (1978). The pantyhose craft book. New York: Taplinger Publishing Company.

Tells about preparation and use of materials, making clothes and accessories, playthings, things for the home, dolls, flowers, rugs, and other items from pantyhose.

Leeming, J. (1950). Fun with fabrics: Amusing, interesting, and useful things to make of cloth and felt. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company.

Tells how to make toys and useful things from cloth and felt.

Linderman, E., & Herberholz, D. (1974). Developing artistic and perceptual awareness: Art practice in the elementary classroom. (3rd ed.). Dubuque, Iowa: Wm. C. Brown Company Publishers.

Shows clothing in paintings, Bayeux tapestry, and defines terms related to textiles.

Marshalltown Community Schools. (1972). Art curriculum guide: Elementary section 1-6. Marshalltown, Iowa: Marshalltown Community School District.

Crayon silk screen - p. 31

Stencil - pp. 31-32

Stitchery - pp. 32-33

Weaving - pp. 33-34

Mason, B. (1946). The book of Indian crafts and costumes. New York: The Ronald Press.

Directions are given for making headdresses, bustles, anklets, leg bands, moccasins, arm bands, breechcloths, leggins, aprons, shirts, vests, cuffs, breastplates, dresses, necklaces, jingles, bells and rattles, war clubs, drums, shields, fans, pipes, tassels bags and pouches, and other items. Clothing of plains and woodland groups are described.

Meilach, D. (1971). Macramé: Creative design in knotting. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc.

A complete guide for how to do macramé.

Meilach, D. (1974). Soft sculpture and other soft art forms. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc.

Moore, D. (1971). Pattern drafting and dressmaking. New York: Golden Press.

Gives assistance with making patterns and with sewing.

Nagle, A., & Leeming, J. (1961). Kitchen table fun. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company.

Clothespin people - pp. 22-25

Pincushion - pp. 25-26

Bottle statuettes - pp. 38-39

Bottle people - pp. 41-42

Olman, A. (1975). Great creative crafts. New York: Pyramid Books.

Soft creatures - pp. 7-40

Patchwork - pp. 73-96

Perry, P. (Ed.). (1971). Pants and jumpsuits from vogue patterns. New York: Butterick Fashion Marketing Company.

Guidance for sewing pants and jumpsuits.

Peter, J. (1961). McCall's giant make-it book. New York: Golden Press.

Handkerchief parachute - p. 41

Halloween costumes - pp. 56-59

Weaving - pp. 64-69

Sewing - pp. 70-75

Knitting - pp. 76-79

Felt - pp. 80-81

Socks made into various items - pp. 82, 84-85

Stuffed toy rooster - pp. 86-87

Clothespin people - pp. 134-135

Cork figures - pp. 136-137

Puppets - pp. 138-141

Pipe cleaner and yarn dolls - pp. 142-143

Kachina doll - pp. 144-145

Stuffed doll - pp. 146-147

Marionettes - pp. 148-149

Various other related items - pp. 150-155

Phillips, M. (1970). Step-by-step macramé: A complete introduction to the craft of creative knotting. New York: Golden Press.

Complete guide for doing macramé.

Price, C. (1964). The story of Moslem art. New York: E. P. Dutton and Company, Inc.

Shows clothing, textile designs, and carpets.

Purdy, S. (1971). Costumes for you to make. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company.

Gives directions for tracing and transferring patterns, sewing, making basic costume parts, decorations and accessories, masks and other items.

Rathbone, L., Tarpley, E., East, M., & Ahern, N. (1962). Fashions and fabrics. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

A guide to fabrics and clothing selection and care.

Reinertson, R. (1976). Sewing techniques. Long Beach, California: ELOT Publishing Company.

Gives techniques for sewing.

Rivers, L. (1966). Better homes and gardens professional sewing tips. New York: Meredith Press.

Gives methods which assist in understanding and simplifying the sewing process.

Rivers, L. (1970). Better homes and gardens sewing book. Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Corporation.

A comprehensive guide for sewing.

Romberg, J., & Rutz, M. (1972). Art today and every day: Classroom activities for the elementary school year. West Nyack, New York: Parker Publishing Company.

Gives suggestions for making a Native American jacket, walnut people, Pilgrims, doing box, cardboard loom, and circle weaving, and yarn line designs.

Schwalbach, J. (1949). Fun-time crafts. Chicago: Childrens Press, Inc.

Weaving, - pp. 7, 10-11

Mittens - p. 15

Beanie - p. 20

Dancing dolls - pp. 26-27

Tie dying - 32-33

Sears, Roebuck and co. consumers guide fall 1900. (1970). Northfield, Illinois: DBI Books, Inc.

Seyd, M. (1972). Designing with string. London: B. T. Batsford Ltd.

Describes various types of string and ways of laying, gluing, and weaving it to make designs.

Spencer, C. (1963). How art and music speak to us. New York: The John Day Company.

Shows clothing in works of art.

Tierney, T. (1985). American family of the civil war era: Paper dolls in full color. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications.

Van Gilder, A. (1974). Felt toy making: Advanced techniques. New York: Drake Publishers.

Gives patterns for making various items from felt.

Wachowiak, F., & Ramsay, T. (1965). Emphasis: Art - a qualitative program for the elementary school. Scranton, Pennsylvania: International Textbook Company.

Lists materials and their possible uses in the art program. Shows examples of masks

Warren , J. (1985). 1 o 2 o 3 art: Open-ended art for young children. Everett, Washington: Warren Publishing House.

Lacing - pp. 134-138

String art - p. 151

Wigginton, E., & Bennett, M. (1986). Foxfire 9. New York: Doubleday.

Quilting -- The Joy of My Life - pp. 207-237.

Zimmerman, F. (1977). Leathercraft. South Holland, Illinois: The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.

Describes getting started, tanning, finishing, measuring, and grading leather, decorating, tool maintenance and careers in leatherworking.


Written by Dr. Loretta Kuse and Dr. Hildegard Kuse