Illustrated Guide to Sewing Home Furnishings

Expert Techniques for Creating Custom Shades, Drapes, Slipcovers and More

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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One of the simplest ways to add personality to a home is with fabric accents in the form of window dressings, bed coverings, pillows, slip covers and more; this book shows readers how to do so. Sewing for the home is a great place for many beginners to start, as this book proves. With the expert techniques shared in this book, homeowners no longer have to rely on the limited options offered by ready made items or pay the price for custom. They can learn to sew their own soft furnishings, from taking measurements and estimating fabric yardage, to sewing techniques with step by step projects and over 200 detailed diagrams. Luckily, sewing for the home is a great place for many beginners to start, as there are no patterns, fittings, zippers, or sleeves. By selecting fabrics with a proper mix of colour, pattern and texture, anyone can create home made decor with a designer's flair.

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Utgivningsdatum:2010-12-01
Mått:190 x 229 x 8 mm
Vikt:426 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:144
Förlag:Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN:9781565235106

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Fox Chapel Publishing publishes books, magazines, patterns, and videos for do-it-yourself enthusiasts. We inspire and inform readers who enjoy a variety of crafts and hobbies, including woodworking, arts and crafts, home & garden, outdoor projects, cooking and much more. Our greatest joy comes from working with talented craftspeople to make their designs and techniques available for everyone who shares the love of creating things by hand. We publish two magazines, Woodcarving Illustrated and Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, and have over 1000 backlist titles including Design Originals, Heliconia Press, and Plain White Press imprints.

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With the expert techniques shared in this book, you can sew your own soft furnishings. From taking measurements and estimating fabric yardage, to sewing techniques with over 200 detailed diagrams, you'll learn the simplest and most affordable ways to add personality and warmth to your home. A chart will guide you through the best fabric choices, and the step-by-step projects will inspire you.

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1: Fabric, Tools and Supplies Chapter 2: Techniques for Sewing Home Furnishings *Welting *Trims *Shirring and Ruffles *Hem Shapes *Closures *Pleats Chapter 3: Making Curtains and Drapery *Calculating fabric *Pinch pleat drapes *Shades *Cafe Curtains Chapter 4: Making Slipcovers *Blocking the cover *Determining yardage *Cutting *Fitting *Pinning *Stitching Chapter 5: Bed Coverings and Accessories *Pleated bed skirt *Fitted bedcover *Basic coverlet *Basic bed skirt *Pillow sham *Covering for bedside table Glossary