Sew Home: Learn Design Basics, Techniques, Fabrics & Supplies: 30+ Modern Projects to Turn a House into YOUR Home

by Erin Schlosser

Overview

“Projects ranging from simple curtains and linens to professional-quality window treatments and decorative accessories . . . excellent.” —Library Journal

Written by a sewist with a background in interior design, this is an essential guide to home-décor sewing. Included are 31 functional projects—ranging from beginner to advanced—including DIY window treatments, bed linens, storage solutions, rugs, pillows, and custom accessories for every room in your home.

Work with cording and zippers, blind hems, and home decor fabric, and discover interior design basics that help you customize any space.

“The must-have guide for any home-decor sewist.” —Sew News

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617451591
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	07/30/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	949,761
File size:	57 MB
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About the Author

Erin Schlosser Bio: Erin Schlosser’s interior design work has been published in numerous magazines. When she’s not teaching classes or working with clients, Erin spends her time creating a line of sewing patterns, cooking with her husband, and napping with the cats. Schlosserdesigns.com

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Principles and Elements of Design
Elements of Design
Principles of Design
Finding Inspiration
Mixing and Matching Prints
My Design Philosophy

Chapter 2: Home Décor Fabric Basics
Tips for Sewing with Home Décor Fabric
Choosing Thread
Choosing a Sewing Needle
Cutting Fabric
Remembering Repeats
Types of Home Décor Fabric
Basic Home Décor Sewing Skills
Making and attaching Cording
Blind Hem
Lapped Zipper Insertion
Concealed Zipper Insertion

Chapter 3: Window Treatments
Choosing A Window Treatment Style
Visualizing Designs
Lining Basics
Café Curtain
Pleated Valance
Cornice Board
Drapes
Roman Shades

Chapter 4: Linens
Bedrooms
Customizing Sheets
Fancy Flange Shams
Bed Skirt
Duvet Cover
Bathrooms
Customizing Bath and Hand Towels
Shower Curtain
Floral Bath Mat
Kitchen
Quick and Easy Table Cloth
It's A Twist Table Runner
Color Blocked Placemats
Rolled Hem Napkins
Pineapple Hot Pad

Chapter 5: Storage and Organization
Laundry Tote
Tassel Storage Bin Set
Family Organizational Chart
Office Command Station

Chapter 6: Walls, Floors, and Décor
DIY Rug
Corded Throw Pillow
Knife Edge Throw Pillow
Art Clock
Pendant Light

Chapter 7: Outdoor Sewing
Gusseted Cushion with Lap Zipper
Lemon Slice Picnic Blanket
Lounging Hammock Cushion, Pillow, and Accessory Pocket
Waterproof Patio Art
Sheer Outdoor Patio Drapes

About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Transform your dwelling into a space that reflects your personality, your imagination, and your dreams. Sew Home, written by a professional interior designer, will teach you the basics of interior design as well as how to make 31 projects for the home. The projects include window treatments, linens, storage solutions, and more in a range of skill levels. Filled with valuable information, this book is the must-have guide for any home-decor sewist.

August/September 2017 Sew News

Treat your home to a makeover with your sewing skills. Create fabulous projects that turn a house into a home. Home decor and interior design projects for all skills with professional designer tips. You’ll find 31 projects for windows, linens, storage, rugs, pillows and more. This book includes Design, Fabric Basics, Window Treatments, Linens for bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, Storage, Walls and Floors and the Outdoors. You’ll discover questions to help you make design decisions about your decor; line drawings and photos. There are plenty of projects for graded skill levels, so even if you only have the basics, you can start to make straight away. I like the cornice (pelmet cover), twisted table runner and pineapple hot pad. All the storage solutions look great. I was surprised to see Drapes (curtains) labelled as skill level 3, I am not a highly skilled sewer, but I have made curtains for years. The bed skirt looked more complicated to me but was graded as Skill level 2 as was the duvet cover. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.

9/4/16 yarnsandfabrics.co.uk

★ 10/15/2016
Many sewing books contain home decor projects but few delve into the topic the way sewist and first-time author Schlosser, whose background is in interior design, does. Introducing home sewists to basic interior design principles, she provides advice for choosing and using home decor fabrics, and presents a series of projects ranging from simple curtains and linens to professional-quality window treatments and decorative accessories. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, as well as measuring and cutting guides, a supply list, and a summary of techniques used. Incorporated throughout are design tips and suggestions for further customization. VERDICT Schlosser's expertise, combined with the uncommon focus on professional-quality home decor projects, make this an excellent addition to sewing collections.

Library Journal