Design and Make Fabric Window Shades
Books / Hardcover
Books › Crafts & Hobbies › Sewing
ISBN: 0882668951 / Publisher: STOREY PUBLISHING, January 1996
Detailed instructions and illustrations accompany more than 30 treatments, from simple Roman and roller blinds to glorious cascade and Austrian designs.
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Written by Heather Luke, a professional interior decorator, Design and Make Fabric Window Shades contains both advice and inspiration. It explains how to deal with windows of an unusual shape or set into sloping roofs; how to combine shades with heavyweight winter curtains or summertime sheers; and how to achieve unusual effects such as hanging two shades of different designs or fabrics at the same window. Even the simplest Roman shade can be customized by adding a shaped hem or extra detail such as lace or a contrasting fabric.The book also provides a comprehensive basic techniques chapter covering all the sewing techniques and planning advice you will need, while the easy-to-follow instructions for making the shades feature step-by-step photographs. With a feast of specially commissioned color photography, Design and Make Fabric Window Shades contains everything you need to create your own stylishly original window treatments.
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