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A unique reference book bursting with inspirational full colour photographs and over 600 line diagrams. Together with the step-by-step instructions it is THE indispensable curtain-making guide - it has sold more than 30,000 copies worldwide! With graded projects and skills from Quick & Easy to elaborate Swags and Tails, many techniques are explained here for the first time.
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Offering a comprehensive guide to all aspects of curtain-making, this volume contains information on a range of styles, materials and techniques that cater for the beginner and more experienced alike. Designs range from no-sew easy options to the more complicated headings, valances and pelmets.
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47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very easy to follow and a great inspiration.,
By subolton@supanet.com (Hastings - East Sussex) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Encyclopaedia of Curtains (Hardcover)
Merrick and Day have never yet got it wrong - how could I have missed this book up until now - very factual and basic instructions combined with inspiration for the curtain maker who is sick of just pencil pleats and the odd swag and tail - very educational for the beginner- including types of fabrics and curtains for different room settings. I couldn't be without this book at my side. A true familiar!!
36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent reference book,
By Florrie 22 (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Encyclopaedia of Curtains (Hardcover)
I have been designing and making curtains professionally for over 25 years and bought this book in 1997. I have many books on curtain making & soft furnishings as I am constantly striving for improvement (although my customers are always delighted!!!) and this book has helped me no end with my business.
It's one of my favourites and is packed with useful information with lots of professional tips clearly outlined. The author stresses that there are no RIGID rules to curtain making as styles evolve and you can adapt the instructions to suit. There's a brief section outlining the history of the curtain, stating that we can learn a great deal by seeing how our ancestors dealt with the problems facing us today, which I found fascinating. The book teaches you about the different fabrics, how to work out how much fabric to use, measuring essentials, awkward windows, sewing machines & how to get the best out of them, poles & tracks, how to make pelmets & blinds of all kinds, and much, much more. It shows traditional styles of window treatments (which never go out of fashion) and also the more contemporary, modern styles. I have found that most customers who want bespoke soft furnishings expect them to last and therefore usually chose traditional styles anyway with an individual twist (which sets them apart from the shop bought styles)- the details that make the difference - and for that purpose the pictures and styles in this book are invaluable. I found the instructions clear and easy to follow so I would recommend this book for the beginner or professional alike. I can honestly say that, even though it's fairly expensive compared to some inferior titles(which I wish I hadn't wasted my money on), I have certainly got my money's worth out of this book. For the professional - I would also recommend The Curtain Design Directory, also by Merrick and Day which is another essential reference book! Hope this helps!
61 of 62 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic,
This review is from: The Encyclopaedia of Curtains (Hardcover)
A great reference and guide book for both experienced and non experienced. All other books pale into insignificance. Very exact instructions for making curtains and blinds and special touches + great professional tips. I am glad I now have one great book I can refer to.
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