Professional Results

Author: Wendy Shorter
Publisher: IMM Lifestyle Books
ISBN: 9781504800129
Category : Bedding
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn the techniques that interior designers use to create beautiful soft furnishings, with 9 detailed projects for curtains, blinds, scatter cushions, bed valances, and more.

The Upholstery Bible

Author: Cherry Dobson
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446381307
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 563

Book Description
A complete course in upholstering furniture, including tooling up, selecting stuffings and outer textiles, techniques, and cutting plans. The Upholstery Bible is a one-stop resource for furniture upholstering, regardless of your abilities, with easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions explaining all the essential upholstery techniques, from covering buttons to stripping and upholstering entire chairs. Build your skills at your own pace, with advice on the basics such as choosing materials and tools for the job and estimating yardage, as well as more complex upholstering techniques. The Upholstery Bible features invaluable advice on what to look for when buying second hand furniture, teaching you what’s fixable and what’s not as well as how to avoid costly mistakes by choosing the right stitches, and techniques and textiles for the job. “Dobson breaks up the technical stuff with a more inspiring approach . . . If you’re starting out, I’d say this would be a brilliant resource to have . . . offers plenty of answers to the most common gotchas.” —Vintique Upholstery

Soft Furnishings

Author: Heather Luke
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN: 9781852385392
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Curtains, blinds, cushions, bedding, and tablecloths have just as much room impact as major pieces of furniture. Try these imaginative ideas and simple techniques for transforming any room to achieve impressive results. Bonus: Learn how to relate each piece to another, as well as how to add maximum visual delight and comfort to your existing furnishings. 96 pages (all in color), 7 5/8 x 10 1/2.

Soft Furnishings

Author: Wendy Shorter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781847735119
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A new title to add to the well established and highly regarded Professional series. Aimed at those who already have basic skills but are now thinking of doing an intermediate course on the subject or starting up their own business, this book offers expert advice on all aspects of soft furnishings. Whether you hope to develop your passion into a rewarding career or simply want to add finishing touches your own home, this book will show you how to produce schemes and specify effectively for them. Colours and fabrics are all covered, along with window treatments, chair coverings and household linen. Create bright, fresh items for your home and be inspired by the beautiful projects featured, all broken down into easy-to-follow steps: chairs, beds, curtains and window treatments are all considered. As with all the books in the series, a basics section at the front takes you through all the essential techniques, which are clearly explained and illustrated with step-by-step photographs.

Pillows, Curtains, and Shades Step by Step

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465464522
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
Pillows, Curtains, and Shades Step by Step has 25 easy projects to elevate your home decor without the expensive price tag. Sew curtains, make Roman blinds, design bed runners, and more. You'll learn how to make everything from professional curtains and cushion covers to seating, bedding, and blinds with guided step-by-step instructions and clear photography. Filled with hints and tips from the experts, Pillows, Curtains, and Shades Step by Step covers all the skills and techniques needed to finish each project. With Pillows, Curtains, and Shades Step by Step, you will have everything you need to know to design and redecorate your home, step by step.

Illustrated Guide to Sewing Home Furnishings

Author: Fox Chapel Publishing
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607650266
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
With the expert sewing techniques shared in this book, anyone can create home-made soft furnishings with a designer's flair.

The Complete Photo Guide to Curtains and Draperies

Author: Linda Neubauer
Publisher: Creative Publishing international
ISBN: 1616732997
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
The only curtains book with the current styles and step-by-step, photographed instructions. The Complete Photo Guide to Curtains and Draperies makes it easy to choose and construct today's most popular window treatments. Color photographs present twenty styles in a variety of room settings, fabrics, trims, and decorative hardware, then show how to DIY. The projects include tailored, romantic, and contemporary curtains and formal draperies with all styles of pleats. There are step-by-step instructions from start to finish: measuring the window, calculating yardage, cutting, sewing, and installing. Following in the tradition of CPi's best-sellingWindows with Style and Creative Window Treatments, Complete Photo Guide to Curtains and Draperies is an indispensable part of an all-new series of window decor books.

The Practical Encyclopedia of Soft Furnishings

Author: Dorothy Wood
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: 9780754806349
Category : Draperies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
-- A beautiful reference guide to making soft furnishings for every room of your home. -- 100 stylish projects to make include stunning window treatments, removable, loose chair covers, plump scatter cushions, and crisp household linen. -- Each chapter contains simple projects suitable for a novice, as well as challenging ideas for the more experienced. Step-by-step instructions lead you through the stages from planning to stitching, as well as caring for the finished item. -- Illustrated with over 800 stunning colour photographs, including many inspirational ideas from today's leading fabric designers.

Soft Furnishings for the Home

Author: Alison Wormleighton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671075217
Category : House furnishings
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description

The Complete Photo Guide to Window Treatments

Author: Linda Neubauer
Publisher: Creative Publishing international
ISBN: 1616733225
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
The most comprehensive DIY window book on the market The Complete Photo Guide to Window Treatments makes it easy to choose and construct today's most popular window treatments - 20 styles of valances, swags, and cornices; 20 styles of curtains and draperies; plus 10 types of window shades. Room photographs show each style in a variety of decorating styles, fabrics, and hardware. Each project has step-by-step instructions from beginning to end: measuring the window, cutting the fabric with confidence, sewing or constructing the project, and installing the treatment the professional way. Over 500 how-to photographs and diagrams make it easy to have professional results. This is the big book of DIY window treatments!