Description
Book SynopsisA collection of techniques and projects for sewers of all abilities looking to create the perfect curtains to embellish their homes. It includes twelve projects from a variety of designers that allow you to put the techniques into practise and create headings, valances, linings and pelmets for your curtains.
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Equipment/techniques/hardware/fabrics; 1. Making casings and concealed seams Cosy cafe curtains; 2. Making tab-top curtains Triangular tab-top curtains; 3. Making tiebacks Beautiful bordered curtains; 4. Using the bagging technique Dramatic double-vision curtains; 5. Dressing unusual window shapes Shapely arched window dressing; 6. Sewing with sheers Voluptuous voile curtains; 7. Making perfect pockets Surprise pocket voiles; 8. Using different curtain headers Perfect pinch pleat curtains; 9. Working with patterned fabric Gorgeous goblet curtains; 10. Making swags and jabots A different view of swags and jabots; 11. Making valances Ruffled and tapered valance; 12. Making linings and interlinings Fabulous feather-trimmed curtains; Glossary.
