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The Home Furnishings Workbook: An Authoritative Guide to Solving All of Your Home Furnishing Problems with 100 Professional Techniques and 25 Original Projects [Paperback]

Maureen Whitemore (Author)

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Product details

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Collins & Brown; New edition edition (22 Nov 2002)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1843400170
ISBN-13: 978-1843400172

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 642,314 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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For too long the secrets of successful soft furnishings have been in the hands of the professionals. Now Maureen Whitemore reveals workroom techniques that will revolutionize the way we sew. This is the one book every keen needle-worker must have - you'll be amazed at how rapidly your skills improve and how much easier and quicker it is to make even the more ambitious projects

About the Author

Maureen Whitemore has been in the soft furnishings business for nearly 30 years and has an international reputation. She makes regular appearances at the BBC Good Homes Show in the UK and Decorex South Africa.

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5.0 out of 5 stars an excellant and informative book with clear instructions, 8 Oct 2000

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As a tutor of soft furnishings at a local college I am always looking for new books both for my use and for recommendation to students. I find this book both interesting and informative with very clear instructions and diagrams. The styles range from simple to expert and are up to date in design. I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to both beginners and experts as a good reference and learning aid.

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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book which SHOWS YOU HOW TO MAKE Designer Curtains, 24 April 2001

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I ordered this book by mistake when browsing for a book on curtain making. The pictures are clear and instructions are detailed. A really nice book which I will be happy to keep and recommend to my friends. If you are making your own curtains or soft furnishings it is a must have, professional looking curtains and a mine of information. If you want a book that shows you how to actually make designer curtains and soft furnishings and not a book with with just pretty pictures then this is the one to go for. You may have guessed already I love it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great investment, 28 July 2009

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After going to soft furnishing classes and finding myself firmly at the bottom of the class, I left believing sewing was not for me. I bought this book and although it took some time, I have produced a pair of bay window curtains with pencil pleat headings in a patterned Laura Ashley fabric. I am an absolute beginner and if I can do this anyone can. This book is fabulous and a great investment.

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