- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Collins & Brown (28 Oct 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1855857200
- ISBN-13: 978-1855857209
- Product Dimensions: 29.4 x 22.6 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 387,892 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Tailor-made furnishings are what every home needs and a professional touch makes all the difference. This book shows how to avoid the time-wasting pickles amateur sewers are familiar with. The wealth of experience includes advice on cutting out various types of fabric. Many classic designs are covered - properly covered chairs, various styles of curtains, blinds and cushions. Advice is given on the techniques professionals use in measuring up and hanging, sewing tips such as how to insert zips or add piping, to make this a distillation of the author's 30-year career in the field. Thirty-five step-by-step projects put the techniques into practice. (Kirkus UK)
Product Description
For too long the secrets of soft furnishings have been in the hands of the professionals. Now Maureen Whitemore reveals workroom techniques that will revolutionize the way we sew.'
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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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.
52 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
curtain making
Bought this book because I have to make some tulip goblet pleat curtains. I do have a lot of experience in curtain making but have to say I find the pictures and instructions... Read more
Published 9 months ago by juicy lucy
Good for reference.
As a professional curtain maker I had been after this book for a while, and purchased a used copy. The techniques are explained quite clearly, and there are instructions in this... Read more
Published 16 months ago by cosmicgirl1962
Home Furnishing Workbook
A great book on the subject, useful and informative. This is the best book and easiest to follow that I have seen
Published 18 months ago by Penny
Excellent
This has to be a must have for all committed curtain makers. The instructions are clear and concise with superb step by step diagrams. Worth every penny.
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