Illustrated Guide to Sewing Home Furnishings: Expert Techniques for Creating Custom Shades,Drapes,Slipcovers and More

by Fox Chapel Publishing

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607650263
Publisher:	Design Originals
Publication date:	12/01/2010
Series:	Illustrated Guide to Sewing
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	250
File size:	26 MB
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About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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