Fun and Fabulous Curtains to Sew 15 Easy Designs for the Complete Beginner |
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| Author:
| Shrader, Valerie Van Arsdale |
| ISBN: | 978-1-57990-794-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
| Publisher: | Lark Books
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| Book Format: | Spiral bound |
| List Price: | USD $14.95 |
Book Description:
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Window treatments can play a vital role in a room’s personality--and these 15 projects are simple to make, marvelous to look at, and thoroughly up-to-date. You won’t find Grandma’s dull drapes here: The designs are clean and contemporary, employing such popular sewing techniques as exposed raw edges. With the help of an easy-to-follow and generously illustrated basics section, novices will quickly master all the skills. They’ll learn how to make...
More Description Window treatments can play a vital role in a room’s personality--and these 15 projects are simple to make, marvelous to look at, and thoroughly up-to-date. You won’t find Grandma’s dull drapes here: The designs are clean and contemporary, employing such popular sewing techniques as exposed raw edges. With the help of an easy-to-follow and generously illustrated basics section, novices will quickly master all the skills. They’ll learn how to make various headings (casings, tabs, grommets, ties) and different ways of constructing an assortment of curtains--lined, unlined, or caf#65533; style. Select from funky valances, smooth shades, ribbon sheers, serious silk curtains, and perfectly pleated draperies. Many of the projects incorporate the hottest new embellishments, including embroidery, trims, and sequins.