Choose from over 40 updated window treatment projects that showcase today's more casual approach, like softer pleats on draperies, looser folds on curtains, and panels that puddle gracefully on the floor. This new edition covers the entire planning and sewing process.
Date Published 6/1/2002
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Rated By: A reader
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Comments: Perfect for beginners and professionals Easy to follow directions tells you how to match colours, pick the right fabric, measure and sew. The book gives decorating and accessorising ideas with beautiful, full colour pictures. Well laid out with easy charts and diagrams - this book is a must! I did one project and I'm excited to start another.
Rated By: Brenda
From: Norman, OK
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Comments: Good styles, good instructions This book has everything that even a beginner seamstress needs to design custom window treatments. The designs lean toward main line traditional, but with accessories and fabric choice, could fit any style. Nice color pictures of windows and room settings. Very good step-by-step instructions for sewing as well as measuring, cutting, and other helpful techniques.
Rated By: S. Antico
From: Canyon Country, CA
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Comments: A Must Have! Buy It Now! This book is something no household should be without. Everyone who knows how to sew (from beginner to expert) will find this book useful and will save lots of $$$$ by making their own window treatments. The instructions were easy-to-follow and there were lots of pictures and drawings. I made roman shades, tab top curtains, and cornice boards for several rooms in my home. I saved hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars by doing it myself.
This book is an inexpensive investment in creating your dream home. Buy the book and start checking out fabric stores. You will love the options that suddenly open up to you when you are no longer constrained by what the department stores sell. And you'll love that you can get custom-made window treatments without paying and arm and a leg.
You'll be amazed at the variety of looks you can create with a little bit of imagination and effort. With so many different treatments to choose from, the hardest part of decorating your house will be choosing from among all the great options.
This book will pay for itself with your first window treatment!
Rated By: A reader
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Comments: Worth every penny Tons of information for a very low price. Gives step by step instructions on every type of window treatment you can think of. Has illustrations and pictures where necessary, but does not waste a lot of space on large pictures. Great for novices who do not have a lot of sewing experience.
Rated By: Alix Leonard
From: LA, CA
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Comments: Very dated and old looking This book is old, I found. It shows too many ideas that are not current. The how-to is OK, but there are newer books around that do the job better.
Rated By: "thewelldressedchair"
From: California
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Comments: Curtains, Draperies and Shades This book contains some of the most helpful step by step guidelines on making window treatments. Easier to follow and more practical than other books we have with fancy pictures and special projects. With this information, almost any project can be completed to satisfaction.
Rated By: F. Littlejohn "R&D Engineer"
From: Athens, GA
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Comments: Easy to Follow Instructions This book does an excellent job of providing step-by-step instructions. For a set of instructions, there is a sketch that shows what that sheet of fabric is supposed to look like. Even though I don't sew, I am much more confident that I can imitate these instructions than books that give only text instructions along with a big picture of the finished product. I like this much better than the ones intended to be inspiration that include only visuals of the finished products. Another good book to consider is Do-It-Yourself Fabric Decor. This book uses photographs to show the steps and also includes sections pillows and slipcovers. Both books are excellent.
Rated By: Ann L
From: Metro Atlanta, GA
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Comments: Well-organized, attractive book; simple enough for beginners For years, I've been agonizing over what kinds of window treatments to use and whether or not I can actually make them myself. After finally purchasing this book, I'm going to go for it and get out the (now old) sewing machine!
This book is illustrated with current, attractive photographs of well-dressed windows, which are helping me make treatment choices for my home. In addition, the book is well-organized--so that window dressing construction seems logical and doable for a beginner like me. Written instructions are understandable and the few technical terms are explained without jargon. How-to illustrations are useful and numerous.
Even if you don't plan to make your own treatments--or are a more advanced sewer--I think this book would be a useful addition to your library. It never hurts to know exactly what's involved in constructing what you plan to buy so you can better evaluate the prices and product you'll get from drapery workrooms. And, if you're a more experienced sewer, you might glean a simpler way to put something together after reviewing this book.
Fun book. Five stars!
Rated By: avidreader
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Comments: Not for Beginners I found this book to be very difficult to follow. The writers assumed a certain amount of prior knowledge of both "sewing jargon" and technique. The window coverings were also quite complicated. For a true beginner, I would recommend "Window Basics" by Better Homes and Gardens.
Rated By: Charles Randall
From: Orange, CA
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Comments: A publisher of window decorating books The baby is a dinosaur; are you kidding me, this thing was first published in the 80's. Before you buy go to Barnes & Noble and look at it, please. Can I say outdated! Unless you are into retro 80's or want something your Grandmother would be proud of-don't buy this book.
