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Singer(R) Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Installing Window Decor

9781589239319

Singer(R) Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Installing Window Decor

  • ISBN 13:

    9781589239319

  • ISBN 10:

    1589239318

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 09/01/2016
  • Publisher: Quarry Books
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Summary

Learn how to sew custom, professional-looking window treatments for your home!

Have you ever wanted to sew customized window treatments for your home? It's easier than you might think, especially if you have Singer(R) Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments on hand. With this helpful how-to book, readers are guided through the entire process--from planning the project to measuring scale and proportion, to selecting necessary tools, fabric, and hardware to actually sewing the curtains and installing them.

Whether you're partial to Roman shades, gathered curtains, flat shades with dowels, or pleated drapes, there's a clear-cut set of instructions for you in Singer(R) Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments. Also included are lifesaver tips and techniques from an expert in the field, advice about using scale and proportion to enhance windows and disguise flaws, and suggestions for utilizing window treatments to control light and insulate your home. Accompanying photos make learning even easier.

The book covers the following subjects in detail:

Window treatment project planning

Window measurements

Calculating scale and proportion

Fabric and hardware selection

Curtains and draperies

Grommets

Gathered and ruched curtains

Pleated curtains

Adding trim, banding, and other embellishments to window treatments

Shades and blinds

Roman shades

Flat shades with dowels

Relaxed draperies

Gathered shades

Top treaments

Common tips and techniques

Cutting

Sewing

Glossary and resources

So, unroll that bolt of fabric and jump into your next DIY project in the world of curtains and draperies!

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