LACIS Publications and Special Import Books The full catalog from Lacis (with many more books, needlework tools and supplies) is available by e-mail, calling or writing to: LACIS, 3163 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703 (510) 843-7178 (phone) (510) 843-5018 (fax) lacis@delphi.com "STANDARD" WORK ON CUTTING (MEN'S GARMENTS): 1886, Jno. J. Mitchell Co. Republication of the 1886 Fifth edition of work of same title describing the block pattern system for men's garments including coats, sleeves, capes, gaiters, etc. Valuable guide for producing 19th c. men's garments. 0-916896-33-1. 128pgs. ARMENIAN LACE, Nouvart Tashjian, edited by Jules and Kaethe Kliot. This lace, originating at least 2,000 years ago is distinguished by its knotted stitches, similar to those of netted lace. This book covers the cultural importance of this lace as well as technique and provides instructions for many traditional patterns. 0-916896-20-X. 32pgs. (s) BATTENBERG AND POINT LACE, Nellie Clarke Brown, edited by Jules & Kaethe Kliot. Battenberg lace utilizes a premade tape in this popular needle lace technique. This republication of the 1912 PRISCILLA BATTENBERG AND POINT LACE BOOK is the most complete Battenberg Lace book currently available with a full description of over 100 stitches and a catalog of over 100 traditional lace designs from the 1900's, all currently available. Includes collars, handkerchiefs, curtains, table linens, tie ends and decorative motifs. 0-916896-26-9. 64pgs. (s) BEAD EMBROIDERY, Joan Edwards. A reprint of the bead work classic covering virtually all techniques with emphasis on conceptual design. 192pgs. (s) BEAD EMBROIDERY, Valerie Campbell-Harding and Pamela Watts. The many ways of making and modifying beads and attaching to fabrics in conjunction with other stitchery techniques with emphasis on innovation. 124pgs. (h) BEAD WORK, edited by Jules and Kaethe Kliot. A reprint of the 1912 Priscilla book, this is a valuable resource for study, repair and conservation of beadwork. Well illustrated, the techniques of weaving, knitting and embroidery as well as stringing are covered, with charted designs. 0-916896-21-8. 64pgs (s) BOBBIN LACE PATTERNS, Ellen Lawrence. A portfolio of patterns covering most projects in, BOBBIN LACE: DESIGNS AND INSTRUCTIONS. (f) BOBBIN LACE, Ellen Lawrence, ed. by Jules and Kaethe Kliot. An unabridged republication of the 1911 PRISCILLA BOBBIN LACE BOOK, this title briefly covers all the fundamentals and then develops the specific techniques of cluny, Russian, Bruges and torchon lace. Patterns for the advanced techniques are provided in the separate portfolio "BOBBIN LACE PATTERNS". 0-916896-14-5 (s) 32pgs. CUTWORK, HEDEBO & BRODERIE ANGLAISE, Edited by Jules & Kaethe Kliot. The techniques and designs for decorating a fabric by free form piercing and needle made infillings as popular with Victorian whitework and contemporary "heirloom" sewing. Reprints from several early 20th c. publications. 96pgs. (p) DRAFTING AND PATTERN DESIGNING, Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences. Principles, methods and proportiuions for drafting to measurements and designing individual patterns. Republication of 1926 title of same name with added contemporary fashion cuts. 160pgs. (p) EMBROIDERY WITH BEADS, Angela Thompson. Beadwork on fabric explained and explored from traditional beadwork and bead manufacture to fashion and design ideas, tambour and other beading techniques, beaded smocking and quilting, beaded edges, fringes, tassels and cords; and a resource list. 120pgs. (h) FASHION OUTLINES, Margaret C. Ralston. The block pattern system as applied to women's garments of the late 20's. Supplemented with fashion plates of the period. Originally published in 1932 under the name Dress Cutting. 0-916896-32-3. 80pgs. (p) FLORENTINE EMBROIDERY, Barbara Muller. Easy to follow charts of traditional patterns with techniques for pattern manipulation and innovation. 96pgs. (p) GARMENT PATTERNS FOR THE EDWARDIAN LADY, Mrs. F. E. Thompson. Republication of the 1905 edition of "La Mode Universelle #22" offering basic patterns through the "new and improved" simplified layout and cutting system. Pictures and patterns for a wide variety of garments. 0 -916896-35-8. 64pgs. IRISH CROCHET LACE; INSTRUCTIONS AND DESIGNS, ed. by Jules and Kaethe Kliot. A reprint of portions of three 1900's manuals including the original DMC, IRISH CROCHET LACE. A complete explanatory work on Irish crochet designs with instructions including notes on history, technique, materials and care. 0-916896-17-X. 64pgs. (s) KNITTED LACE (KUNST-STRICKEN), Marie Niedner & Gussie von Reden. A abridged republication of the 1921 classic. Charted patterns in similar form to todays "Anna" and "Burda" patterns. Gloves, bags, garments, etc. Germany text with English guide and glossery. 80pgs. KUMI HIMO, TECHNIQUES OF JAPANESE PLAITING, Jules and Kaethe Kliot. This traditional Japanese braid has developed into the highest order of braid technique and complexity. This book contains detailed illustrations and instructions on technique, tools, materials. It is designed as a guide to understanding the several Japanese pattern texts currently available. 20pgs. 0-916896-11-0 (s) LACE NET EMBROIDERY, EMBROIDERY ON TULLE AND NET, Th. De Dillmont Embroidery on both square net and hexagonal net (tulle) explored in detail. Emphasis on running or counted mesh techniques. 64pgs. 0-916896 -28-5. (p) LADIES' TAILOR-MADE GARMENTS 1908, S.S. Gordon. Originally published as "The Standard Work on Cutting, Ladies' Tailor-Made Garments" by the Jno. J. Mitchell Co., this drafting system includes patterns for a wide variety of womens garments including jackets, skirts, collars and riding clothes. Includes period sewing and finishing instructions. 240pgs. (p) MILLINERY FOR EVERY WOMAN, Georgina Kerr Kaye. A complete course in the art of millinery covering step by step techniques, embellishments and virtually every type of hat construction. Reprint of 1926 edition. ISBN 0-916896-43-9. 384pgs. (p) NEEDLE LACES: BATTENBERG, POINT & RETICELLA, 2nd Ed, Jules & Kaethe Kliot. A valuable how-to and resource on late 19th c. tape lace and needle lace techniques and designs. Includes a catalog of over 120 available heirloom patterns from the late 19th c. 0-916896-27-7. 64pgs. (p) NEW DIMENSIONS IN TATTING, To de Haan-van Beek. Pictorial tatting using color, reverse picots and layering. Translated from Dutch "Kleurrijk Frivolite." 87pgs. (p) PATTERNS IN TORCHON: A STUDENT'S WORKBOOK, Jules & Kaethe Kliot. A set of 15 handsome torchon patterns takin from a 19th c. work book. Creative edgings, borders and insertions for a wide range of uses. Hard stock patterns with photographs of each. (f) PRACTICAL TATTING, Phyllis Sparks. Collars, mats and edgings by photos and diagrams. 33 New patterns for shuttle or needle. 96pgs. (p) SINGER INSTRUCTIONS FOR ART EMBROIDERY AND LACE WORK, Singer Sewing Machine Company, edited by Jules & Kaethe Kliot. A reprint of the 1941, 7th edition of this title. The most complete and thorough guide for the use of the basic home sewing machine as a tool for creative fabric decoration, this book still stands today as the inspiration and the most authoritative source for developing contemporary machine embroidery techniques. Techniques cover basic embroidery to all varieties of lacemaking. 0-916896-24-2. 224pgs (p) SMOCKING AND GATHERING FOR FABRIC MANIPULATION, Nellie Weymouth Link, edited by Jules and Kaethe Kliot. A valuable source for anyone interested in the pure manipulation of flat fabric into a myriad of three dimensional structures. The techniques illustrate a new tool beyond basic smocking and gathering for the fitting and trimming of any garment. 0-916896-25-0. 112pgs. (p) SPRANG: LANGUAGE AND TECHNIQUES, Jules Kliot. An ancient technique (almost 3500 yrs), Sprang is a net type fabric formed solely from parallel warp strands stretched between two supports. Believed to be the forerunner of bobbin lace, it is described with detailed instructions using a wide range of materials. 24pgs. 0-916896-03-X (s) TAPESTRY LOOM TECHNIQUES, A GUIDE TO EXPLORATION ON THE TWO HARNESS LOOM, Jules Kliot. A classroom guide to the techniques and stitches of hand manipulated weaves. Covers tapestry, locking, wrapped, pile, lace and knotted weaves. 24pgs 0-916896-04-8 (p) TATTING WITH VISUAL PATTERNS, Mary Konior. A new collection of tatting patterns, each illustrated graphically and with photo covering a wide range of skills. 120pgs. (h) TATTING; DESIGNS FROM VICTORIAN LACE,ed. by Jules and Kaethe Kliot. An unabridged republication of three works from the early 1900's including the Priscilla TATTING BOOK NO.1. Projects include elaborate collars, bonnets, monograms, chatelaine and numerous yokes and edgings. 0-916896 -13-7. 64pgs. (s) TENERIFFE LACE, Jules and Kaethe Kliot. Kliot. Teneriffe lace is a needle lace weaving technique, requiring a frame or form in addition to an ordinary needle and thread. A republication of portions of four outstanding manuals printed during the early 20th century, including the DMC title TENERIFFE LACE, this book brings the techniques to readily available tools and materials. 0-916896-22-6. 96pgs. (p) THE ART AND CRAFT OF RIBBON WORK, edited by Jules & Kaethe Kliot. Originally published in 1918 this ribbon work classic with selections from other contemporary manuals details the manipulation of ribbon for bows, millinery, costume and accessories. 80pgs. (p) THE ART OF DRAWN WORK, the Butterick Publishing Company. An unabridged republication of the 1896 edition, this remains the finest and most complete resource exploring this form of embroidered open work. 0- 916896-29-3. 128pgs. (s) THE ART OF HAIR WORK, HAIR BRAIDING AND JEWELRY OF SENTIMENT, Mark Campbell. Hair work and braiding at its height of sophistication is detailed in this republication of the 1875 edition. Much akin in technique to Kumi-Himo, these braids rely on openness and texture rather than color. Supplemented by material from Godey's Lady's Book from years 1850 - 1859. Should appeal to craft person, historian, jeweler and collector. 0-916896-31-5. 208pgs. (p) THE ART OF NETTING, edited by Jules & Kaethe Kliot. The making of netted lace where the structural nature of the construction is the prime design element. A compilation of projects from 19th c. sources. 0 -916896-30-7. 112pgs. (p) THE ART OF SHETLAND LACE, Sarah Don. The authoritative book on the finest of knitting. Technique, instructions and patterns for the gossamer wedding ring laces. 117pgs (p) THE ART OF TATTING, Katherine Hoare. This is the only book to treat tatting as a fine art. With an introduction by H.M the Queen of Roumania, an avid tatter, the author explores tatting technique and presents with 54 plates, a collection of spectacular examples of garments, collars, edgings doilies and ecclesiastic pieces. 0-916896- 19-6. 64 pgs. (h) THE BARGELLO BOOK, Frances Salter. Original designs with color photos charts and instructions. 74pgs. (h) THE CARE AND PRESERVATION OF TEXTILES, Karen Finch & Greta Putnam. Still the definitive book on textile care, this book is a must for anyone involed in collecting, wearing or just enjoying textiles in any form. Karen Finch is Principal of the Textile Conservation Center at Hampton Court Palace. 144pgs. (h)) THE KNITTED LACE PATTERNS OF CHRISTINE DURCHOW, Vol I, Ed by Jules & Kaethe Kliot. A collection of over 100 early 20th c. charted patterns by a foremost lace designer. 128pgs. (p) THE VERTICAL LOOM, PRINCIPLES AND CONSTRUCTION, Jules Kliot. Construction details and operation of the vertical tapestry loom, commonly used for large tapestries. Covers loom up to 20 feet wide. 12pgs 0-916896-09-9 (s) TRADITIONAL BOBBIN LACE: Patterns in Torchon, Guipire & Indira; Gertrude Biedermann and Martha Anderson. An exciting collection of 45 pictorial and geometric bobbin lace patterns with an introduction and working notes. Includes edgings, insertions, collars, doilies, corners and ornaments. (portfolio) TRADITIONAL DESIGN IN HARDANGER EMBROIDERY, Edited by Jules & Kaethe Kliot. The decoration of a woven fabric by piercing with small square holes. Technique and an extensive range of rich patterns from several early 20th c. sources. 80pgs. (p)