Fun & Fabulous Curtains to Sew

Fun & Fabulous Curtains to Sew
Author: Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2006
Genre: Draperies
ISBN: 9781579907945

Shrader is out to convince the new sewer that curtains are one of the simplest projects a beginner can undertake. She carefully walks through the process of picking the type of curtains appropriate for a room; choosing length and width, headings, hardware, and fabric; and calculating a step-by-step plan for project completion.

Young House Love

Young House Love
Author: Sherry Petersik
Publisher: Artisan
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2015-07-14
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1579656765

This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Craft Wisdom & Know-How

Craft Wisdom & Know-How
Author: Editors of Lark Books
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2013-09-19
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1603762701

Packed with advice, tips, how-tos, and patterns for DIY crafts or crafting with kids, Craft Wisdom & Know-Howis a must-have home reference for both aspiring and experienced crafters alike. Covering dozens of the most popular projects in one complete, all-encompassing guide, this book is organized by type of craft, and also illustrated with line drawings and photos throughout. There is invaluable information about numerous crafting topics, including: Sewing Knitting and Other Needlework Paper Crafts and Bookmaking Glasswork Jewelry Making Pottery and Clay Mosaics Candle-making and Decorating Woodworking and Furniture Making, plus so much more. Each chapter covers a specific craft, with step-by-step directions and projects for crafters of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Hundreds of projects are included, such as Super Sock Monkeys, Crocheted Hats, Etched Glass, One-Afternoon Skirts, and Beading Vintage-Style Jewelry, among so many more. This book is also a part of the Know-How series which includes other titles such as: Country Wisdom & Know-How Woodworking Wisdom & Know-How Garden Wisdom & Know-How Natural Healing Wisdom & Know-How

Pretty Little Pincushions

Pretty Little Pincushions
Author: Susan Brill
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600591440

From ultra-feminine and vintage chic to whimsically colorful and downright oddball, these pincushions redefine the form. And that’s sure to attract the many creative sewers and crafters who have chosen these small, charming canvases as the perfect vehicle to showcase fabulous fabric, simple embellishments, and novel ideas. Nearly 30 projects from a pool of talented designers provide plenty of inspiration, and there’s information on materials and adornments, stuffing options, and what makes a successful, functional pincushion. All that’s needed are beginning hand-sewing skills to stitch up such unique creations as tiny flowerpot and ladybug pincushions made from a bottle-cap base; a beehive complete with honey bee-topped pins; a selection of heirloom pincushions with vintage trim, lace, and buttons; or elegant silk fruit suited to a centerpiece as much as a sewing basket. Still others, like a tropical fish, a pair of cacti, or a crazy striped rooster, can double as plushy toys without the pins. A Selection of the Crafter’s Choice Book Club.

Sew Me! Sewing Home Decor

Sew Me! Sewing Home Decor
Author: Choly Knight
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 160765461X

Beautify your home with easy sewing projects for handmade decor! Whether you are new to sewing or just want to freshen up your skills, Sew Me! Sewing Home Decor will show you how to personalize your home with classic accessories. Decorating a living space has never been easier, with friendly advice, clear directions, and easy-to-use patterns that take the guesswork out of sewing. With seven simple and straightforward projects designed to help you learn as you sew, you'll soon be sewing with confidence and creating decor that matches your taste and the way you live.

Quick Curtains

Quick Curtains
Author: Chris Jefferys
Publisher: New Holland Australia(AU)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Draperies
ISBN: 9781845372507

Curtains are a fast way to bring new life and color to any room, and now home decorators can create them more quickly and easily than ever. One clever example: simply clip an attractive tablecloth or tea towel onto a rod. These 20 projects (plus several variations) use sew and no-sew methods to achieve fabulous results with a minimum of effort. There are designs for windows of all shapes and sizes, using everything from sheers to heavyweight fabrics. All tools, materials, and techniques are explained at the front of the book, and the projects are broken down into simple, easy-to-follow steps.

A Very Beaded Christmas

A Very Beaded Christmas
Author: Terry Taylor
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2009
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600593932

Christmas is a sparkling time--and beads make the season glow even brighter. Everyone crafts at Christmas, and beautiful seed, crystal, felted, and lampwork beads are an easy way to add twinkle and shine to everything: ornaments, centerpieces, handmade gifts, and more. Anyone who can string or glue or stitch can make these contemporary, charming wreaths, holiday cards, one-of-a-kind stockings, and gift bags. Lavish, colorful photographs showcase the projects.

Caroline Wrey's Curtain Style

Caroline Wrey's Curtain Style
Author: Caroline Wrey
Publisher: Editorial Biblos
Total Pages: 22
Release: 1997
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781855854314

For the first time, best-selling author Caroline Wrey shows how to make her elegant curtains using step-by-step photography. You can actually see what she is doing and how she uses tried and tested methods to ensure a professional result every time

Design and Make Curtains and Drapes

Design and Make Curtains and Drapes
Author: Heather Luke
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 82
Release: 1996
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780882668505

DECORATING To the growing list of how-to books on curtains and blinds (e.g., Yvonne Rees's Quick and Easy Curtains and Blinds, LJ 1/96, and Carol Parks's Complete Book of Window Treatments and Curtains, Lark, 1994), Luke brings her expertise as head of a soft furnishings school. She begins each book with clear, well-illustrated instructions on basics such as sewing techniques, measuring, equipment, and set-up. She then proceeds with directions for the simplest treatments unlined curtains and roller blinds continues with more complicated designs such as interlined drapes and Austrian blinds and concludes with embellishments and decorations. A glossary and care instructions are also included. Missing are illustrations of the various hardware used for curtain and shade hangings that is included in Parks's book, which prevents these books from being truly comprehensive. Still, these are solid additions where more window treatment instruction books are needed.-

Curtains for Beginners

Curtains for Beginners
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release:
Genre: Draperies
ISBN: 9781610595735

Text and illustrations demonstrate easy to follow directions for making curtains. Spiral binder.