This home reference offers a practical survey of all the fundamental elements of contemporary soft furnishing style needed to create a beautiful home. An introductory section offers guidance on how to make a choice and highlights the elements needed to consider when creating an individual style for the home. Step-by-step projects range from curtains and drapes, cushions and pillows, piping and trims to basic upholstery and furniture repairs. Inspirational gatefold features include soft furnishings for patios, balconies, conservatories and garden rooms that bring a touch of the outdoors into the heart of the home. Additional sections include a directory of terms, tools and equipment, a comprehensive coverage of basic hand and machine sewing technigues and a broad survey of fabrics available and appropriate uses.
A visual guide to the world of window treatments.
This book contains over 2,000 decorating ideas for windows, bedding and accessories - including draperies, shades, blinds, shutters, verticals, bedspreads, pillows, cushions and more.
Collins Complete Book of Soft Furnishings
Illustrated with thousands of vivid pictures, this encyclopaedia is filled with original ideas for dull, featureless and problem windows.
This beautifully presented book features: Fifty original soft furnishing designs for the home Projects for cushions, curtains and blinds, seating, bedding and table linens Simplified techniques for the beginner sewer Illustrated step-by ...
At the heart of the Home Furnishing Workbook are 32 effective yet easy-to-create projects, each one on a fold-out page, accompanied by clear but beautiful step-by-step illustrations,