Did you think I’d forgotten about hosting free book giveaways this week? I wouldn’t blame you but I’ve been busy busy busy. The first title OPR (Overseas Publishers Representatives) is offering for your perusal is part of the Pocket Book Expert series. The first title is Dyeing, Printing, & Finishing Expert. To be considered for the drawing to win this free book, you need only leave a comment on this or any other entry on this site. You can enter as many times as you like but please, only one comment per person per entry unless you are truly adding to the conversation.
This Pocket Textile Expert Book covers both beginning and advanced topics about textile dyeing technology and serves the needs of entry level and non-technical people. Truly a pocket book, it measures 5.5″ x 4″ (cute) with a hardcover binding. In the event you elect to purchase one outright, OPR is giving Fashion-Incubator readers a 10% discount. So there you are. Enter to win book number one by leaving a comment. Good luck!
PS. excuse any typos etc; I’m posting ad hoc and willy nilly via iPad and don’t have the benefit of spell check and what not.
This is awesome! Thanks so much for setting up this giveaway. I’m looking to dye some wool fabric for a coat that I’ve got traced out and ready to go and this book looks like the perfect resource.
Hand dyeing fabric for quilts is one of my favorite hobbies. Can’t even begin to imagine the help this would be for my soon-to-be-started clothing business. PS Thanks for all the info you provide.
Fonda
March 29th, 2012
2:49 AM
I have been playing around with Dyeing (Not my best results thus far…. :-( UGHH). I do love FABRIC Painting & Air Brushing (THAT’S MY MOST RECENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE) on my Designs, Fabrics & Projects!!!! I would love to have some EXPERT information & ideas to take it to the NEXT LEVEL!!!!! Anything I can learn is a FABULOUS DEAL!!!
Thanks SOOOO VERY MUCH FOR THE OPPORTUNITY!!!!!
Lesley
March 29th, 2012
3:11 AM
Add me to that list, I would love to have this book – I’m looking at doing a dyeing course next semester, and this would be a fantastic appendix to that!
angela a
March 29th, 2012
3:21 AM
i am a beginner so this book should help alot–thanks!
Well, Kathleen, when I first read the title I thought, “Why would I want to dye my pockets?” I was thinking perhaps an alteration…what to do with men’s dark suits that have that white waistband curtain and white pockets that really look tacky. Oh well, I’d still love to read the book!! Cheers.
Maripat
SusanM
March 29th, 2012
4:09 AM
I have always wanted to try dyeing. This book would be a great help!
I have just started dying and painting fabric with dye. This would be a wonderful addition to my collection
Pam
March 29th, 2012
5:47 AM
Would love to win this.
Yvonne
March 29th, 2012
6:03 AM
I have some experience with dying for film, TV and theatre projects but alway have been on the look out for an industry book. Thanks for the link to OPR… even if I don’t get a free book , I still feel like a winner….books are my friends that I can always use more of:)
This seems like a truly terrific book. It is hard for a new sewing entrepreneutr to get knowledge on fabrics and dying or printing them. Yet this knowledge is essential when designing sewn products. I would hate to have a product “fail” because of something that I didn’t know about the fabric. Thanks for the pointer to this valuable book! I hope that I win it!
Would love to give dying or printing a try! Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
Peggy Street
March 29th, 2012
7:14 AM
This would be a very resourceful book to add to my library. Would love to win it.
Sandy Peterson
March 29th, 2012
7:27 AM
I would love to learn how to dye fabric that holds the color from washing. This books sounds very interesting, and hopefully it uses products that are easily obtainable. If I don’t win, I plan to purchase the book anyway. And thanks for recommending it Kathleen, I respect your opinion!!
The first thing I would like to try is to over dye wool.
Betsy Summerhayes
March 29th, 2012
7:34 AM
I am working on printing acrylic fabric for tropical outdoor use. This looks like a good reference book to have handy.
Lynn
March 29th, 2012
7:59 AM
I would love a free book about dying! And ditto – thanks for hosting this giveway.
Sarah_H.
March 29th, 2012
8:12 AM
This sounds interesting, but my interest is only academic right now. Please pass me over if I come up winner on this. I would rather it went to someone who will put it to active use. I may buy it. Thanks for letting us know about this book.
Sounds intriguing. And though I know I shouldn’t distract myself further, I would LOVE to learn more about dying and how I can customize my fabric.
Thanks!
This book looks great! I’ve been checking out these types of textile books from the library, but none of them seem to be very throrough/cover all the bases. This seems perfect for my needs!
Donna
March 29th, 2012
2:33 PM
Me, me, over here, pick me, please…LOL
Nastassia
March 29th, 2012
5:29 PM
I’ve been dying fabric for years and I would love to get to know more and the insiders tip. I have always been introduced to the trade…but I know there is more to know!
Dia in MA
March 29th, 2012
6:12 PM
Nice! I’m going to have to go to the site and take a better look.
Tricia
March 29th, 2012
7:29 PM
Wow, I agree I thought why would you want to dye pockets? But I will buy to book none the less.
I would love to win this book! With starting my clothing company this year and launching in June, I plan to dye fabrics and don’t know anything, so this would help me greatly. :)
Vmarie Adams
March 30th, 2012
2:46 AM
You are always looking out for us. I would love to have this book in order to learn how the experts us dye fabrics. I have been practicing but this book would show me the professional way.
Kathleen,
Thanks so much for doing these give-aways! I would love to win.
Fonda
March 30th, 2012
11:22 AM
Kathleen~
I REALLY DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW YOU DO WHAT YOU DO, YOU ARE AN AMAZING LADY!!!
A HUGE THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR ALL OF US!!!! ALL OF THE OFFERS AND KEEPING US STRAIGHT & EVERYTHING ELSE……. WOW…… YOU INTRIGUE ME. I WANT TO BE A MORE ORGANIZED PERSON EVERYDAY DUE TO YOU!!!!!!
I run an online specialty fabric store, and most of my goods are custom made for me. I am always looking to learn more on this subject. Thanks for posting the resource!
Sabine
March 31st, 2012
1:30 AM
hmhm, that would be the second book. , with the testing and quality being the third.
Tory
March 31st, 2012
1:49 AM
You find the most interesting books. Please put me in for your draws.
I’m curious to know how many DEs do custom fabrics etc. This book certainly would be interesting!
Kathleen
March 31st, 2012
6:44 PM
Fonda, you give me too much credit (really, you do). I just fake it well from here.
All in good fun… I was showing the comments to a colleague and she smiled and said -in reference to all the “dying” (instead of dyeing)- “what do you say Kathleen? My condolences?” In that light, Yvonne’s comment made me laugh all the more. Good naturedly of course.
I don’t have spell check on this ipad or if I do have it, it is not as exuberant about highlighing my transgressions as Firefox. Which is a round about way of saying, I have to be more wary about cleaning up my own spelling sins… not that “dying” is a misspelling of course but a matter of diction.
Suz
March 31st, 2012
11:35 PM
A lovely prize to celebrate going back to school!!
Sandy, and anyone else planning to buy the book based on Kathleen’s reccomendation – Kathleen did not recommend this book over others. She has it to give away, that’s it.
cathy
April 2nd, 2012
9:18 PM
Would love to read this book.
Marie-Christine
April 3rd, 2012
2:32 AM
I’m such an idiot I thought it was about dyeing pockets. Mind you, nice pockets can be a plus in anything, but hand-dyed seems a bit excessive :-)..
Kat Anderson
April 3rd, 2012
9:07 AM
Looks interesting!
Fonda
April 3rd, 2012
10:34 AM
Well Kathleen~
I hope (in all FUN) you are not dieing lol I reference to your friends comments!!!!! haha :-)
Seriously you help us all so much!!! Thanks again WOO HOO
I/We (I think I can speak for all) look forward to what new & exciting ideas you come up with for us & keep us on our toes.
Cheers for now!!
P.S. Keep them coming PLEASE, we all like them & winning is always fun too I think I answer for everyone!!!
Wish I could have won but my birthday is coming up so I know what I am asking for now.
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March 28th, 2012
8:12 PM
I’d like to win! I want to learn more about having fabrics custom printed for small projects.
March 28th, 2012
10:28 PM
This is awesome! Thanks so much for setting up this giveaway. I’m looking to dye some wool fabric for a coat that I’ve got traced out and ready to go and this book looks like the perfect resource.
March 28th, 2012
10:36 PM
Oh, you know I would love one of these. :)
March 28th, 2012
11:24 PM
Perfect… I’ve always wanted to know more about dyeing fabric!
March 29th, 2012
12:06 AM
Dyer that I am I would love to see what industry has to say and a free book nothing better except maybe a skein of white silk.
March 29th, 2012
12:31 AM
Me too! :) I’d love to create my own fabric..
March 29th, 2012
1:09 AM
Hand dyeing fabric for quilts is one of my favorite hobbies. Can’t even begin to imagine the help this would be for my soon-to-be-started clothing business. PS Thanks for all the info you provide.
March 29th, 2012
2:49 AM
I have been playing around with Dyeing (Not my best results thus far…. :-( UGHH). I do love FABRIC Painting & Air Brushing (THAT’S MY MOST RECENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE) on my Designs, Fabrics & Projects!!!! I would love to have some EXPERT information & ideas to take it to the NEXT LEVEL!!!!! Anything I can learn is a FABULOUS DEAL!!!
Thanks SOOOO VERY MUCH FOR THE OPPORTUNITY!!!!!
March 29th, 2012
3:11 AM
Add me to that list, I would love to have this book – I’m looking at doing a dyeing course next semester, and this would be a fantastic appendix to that!
March 29th, 2012
3:21 AM
i am a beginner so this book should help alot–thanks!
March 29th, 2012
3:56 AM
Well, Kathleen, when I first read the title I thought, “Why would I want to dye my pockets?” I was thinking perhaps an alteration…what to do with men’s dark suits that have that white waistband curtain and white pockets that really look tacky. Oh well, I’d still love to read the book!! Cheers.
Maripat
March 29th, 2012
4:09 AM
I have always wanted to try dyeing. This book would be a great help!
March 29th, 2012
5:19 AM
oh I would love to have this! I want to learn how to dip dye some pieces for my next collection–sounds like this might be a place to start!
March 29th, 2012
5:21 AM
I thought the book was all about dying pockets.
March 29th, 2012
5:36 AM
I have just started dying and painting fabric with dye. This would be a wonderful addition to my collection
March 29th, 2012
5:47 AM
Would love to win this.
March 29th, 2012
6:03 AM
I have some experience with dying for film, TV and theatre projects but alway have been on the look out for an industry book. Thanks for the link to OPR… even if I don’t get a free book , I still feel like a winner….books are my friends that I can always use more of:)
March 29th, 2012
6:12 AM
That book lookd fascinating! I’d love one.
March 29th, 2012
6:21 AM
This seems like a truly terrific book. It is hard for a new sewing entrepreneutr to get knowledge on fabrics and dying or printing them. Yet this knowledge is essential when designing sewn products. I would hate to have a product “fail” because of something that I didn’t know about the fabric. Thanks for the pointer to this valuable book! I hope that I win it!
March 29th, 2012
6:25 AM
This book looks fantastic!! I hope I win!
March 29th, 2012
6:32 AM
Would love to give dying or printing a try! Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
March 29th, 2012
7:14 AM
This would be a very resourceful book to add to my library. Would love to win it.
March 29th, 2012
7:27 AM
I would love to learn how to dye fabric that holds the color from washing. This books sounds very interesting, and hopefully it uses products that are easily obtainable. If I don’t win, I plan to purchase the book anyway. And thanks for recommending it Kathleen, I respect your opinion!!
The first thing I would like to try is to over dye wool.
March 29th, 2012
7:34 AM
I am working on printing acrylic fabric for tropical outdoor use. This looks like a good reference book to have handy.
March 29th, 2012
7:59 AM
I would love a free book about dying! And ditto – thanks for hosting this giveway.
March 29th, 2012
8:12 AM
This sounds interesting, but my interest is only academic right now. Please pass me over if I come up winner on this. I would rather it went to someone who will put it to active use. I may buy it. Thanks for letting us know about this book.
March 29th, 2012
8:23 AM
Sounds intriguing. And though I know I shouldn’t distract myself further, I would LOVE to learn more about dying and how I can customize my fabric.
Thanks!
March 29th, 2012
8:29 AM
I am exploring ways to customize fabric I would love a look at this book, thanks for the giveaway
March 29th, 2012
9:31 AM
Great giveaway, Kathleen!
My partner and I are beginning to research domestic fabric sourcing…Made In the USA! Please wish us luck! :D
March 29th, 2012
9:44 AM
I would so love to learn more about textile dying! Crossing my fingers…..
March 29th, 2012
9:52 AM
Oh! very tempting I always like adding a new book on dyeing to my burgeoning collection of books on the textile arts! Thanks for the enabler alert! ;)
March 29th, 2012
10:58 AM
I would love to make my own custom fabric. I want this book. I will by this book if I don’t win it.
March 29th, 2012
12:11 PM
I’d love to check out this book!
March 29th, 2012
12:17 PM
This book looks great! I’ve been checking out these types of textile books from the library, but none of them seem to be very throrough/cover all the bases. This seems perfect for my needs!
March 29th, 2012
2:33 PM
Me, me, over here, pick me, please…LOL
March 29th, 2012
5:29 PM
I’ve been dying fabric for years and I would love to get to know more and the insiders tip. I have always been introduced to the trade…but I know there is more to know!
March 29th, 2012
6:12 PM
Nice! I’m going to have to go to the site and take a better look.
March 29th, 2012
7:29 PM
Wow, I agree I thought why would you want to dye pockets? But I will buy to book none the less.
March 30th, 2012
1:05 AM
I would love to win this book! With starting my clothing company this year and launching in June, I plan to dye fabrics and don’t know anything, so this would help me greatly. :)
March 30th, 2012
2:46 AM
You are always looking out for us. I would love to have this book in order to learn how the experts us dye fabrics. I have been practicing but this book would show me the professional way.
March 30th, 2012
5:08 AM
I would like to have one copy. please!
March 30th, 2012
10:37 AM
Kathleen,
Thanks so much for doing these give-aways! I would love to win.
March 30th, 2012
11:22 AM
Kathleen~
I REALLY DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW YOU DO WHAT YOU DO, YOU ARE AN AMAZING LADY!!!
A HUGE THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR ALL OF US!!!! ALL OF THE OFFERS AND KEEPING US STRAIGHT & EVERYTHING ELSE……. WOW…… YOU INTRIGUE ME. I WANT TO BE A MORE ORGANIZED PERSON EVERYDAY DUE TO YOU!!!!!!
THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!
March 30th, 2012
11:24 AM
*fingers crossed on winning* definitely will check out their book offerings!
March 30th, 2012
1:40 PM
I run an online specialty fabric store, and most of my goods are custom made for me. I am always looking to learn more on this subject. Thanks for posting the resource!
March 31st, 2012
1:30 AM
hmhm, that would be the second book. , with the testing and quality being the third.
March 31st, 2012
1:49 AM
You find the most interesting books. Please put me in for your draws.
March 31st, 2012
4:27 PM
I’m curious to know how many DEs do custom fabrics etc. This book certainly would be interesting!
March 31st, 2012
6:44 PM
Fonda, you give me too much credit (really, you do). I just fake it well from here.
All in good fun… I was showing the comments to a colleague and she smiled and said -in reference to all the “dying” (instead of dyeing)- “what do you say Kathleen? My condolences?” In that light, Yvonne’s comment made me laugh all the more. Good naturedly of course.
I don’t have spell check on this ipad or if I do have it, it is not as exuberant about highlighing my transgressions as Firefox. Which is a round about way of saying, I have to be more wary about cleaning up my own spelling sins… not that “dying” is a misspelling of course but a matter of diction.
March 31st, 2012
11:35 PM
A lovely prize to celebrate going back to school!!
April 1st, 2012
11:27 AM
Sandy, and anyone else planning to buy the book based on Kathleen’s reccomendation – Kathleen did not recommend this book over others. She has it to give away, that’s it.
April 2nd, 2012
9:18 PM
Would love to read this book.
April 3rd, 2012
2:32 AM
I’m such an idiot I thought it was about dyeing pockets. Mind you, nice pockets can be a plus in anything, but hand-dyed seems a bit excessive :-)..
April 3rd, 2012
9:07 AM
Looks interesting!
April 3rd, 2012
10:34 AM
Well Kathleen~
I hope (in all FUN) you are not dieing lol I reference to your friends comments!!!!! haha :-)
Seriously you help us all so much!!! Thanks again WOO HOO
I/We (I think I can speak for all) look forward to what new & exciting ideas you come up with for us & keep us on our toes.
Cheers for now!!
P.S. Keep them coming PLEASE, we all like them & winning is always fun too I think I answer for everyone!!!
April 3rd, 2012
5:47 PM
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April 4th, 2012
8:44 AM
Wish I could have won but my birthday is coming up so I know what I am asking for now.