The Well-Dressed Window: Measure, Sew, Hang

by Carol Zentgraf

Home decor is all the rage, and this reference arms readers with the skills to create a classy and custom look for every window in the house! The Well-Dressed Window includes more than 15 dynamic projects including valances, cornices, swags, jabots, panels, tiebacks and shades, plus treatments for windows with headers and rods. Sewers gain valuable and time saving skills, including selecting the best styles of fabrics and trim for various windows, measuring any size or shape window and determining the amount of fabric needed. From creating pleats and rod pockets to specialized projects, it's all here. Whether it's a quick weekend room makeover or a more elaborate effort, this book supplies sewers with exciting easy-to-follow and money-saving decorating solutions.

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[January · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exactly what I was looking for: 20+ curtains with instructions how to make. Making a valance for hubby out of this book. Will also be making the Roman shades for the LR, and "reverse tabs panel with tasseled tie back" for my room.