So Simple Window Style

by Gail Abbott, Cate Burren

So Simple Window Style is a comprehensive guide to choosing and creating perfect curtains, drapes, and shades for every style and shape of window. With photographic step-by-step instructions for every one of the thirty-five original projects, each design is a real solution to a real window problem, whether it is a set of floor-length eyelet curtains for a garden room or a pair of lavish double curtains for a period home. Interior designers Gail Abbott and Cate Burren provide a professional-style guide to choosing shapes, colors, and fabrics, while an extensive techniques section details all the stitching skills needed. Projects range from simple ideas that can be completed in an afternoon to complete curtain schemes; a throwover lawn curtain trimmed with beads adds charm in a couple of hours, while a set of classic lined Roman blinds with shaped valances provides lasting chic.

Genres: Sewing

208 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2005

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm reading this over 20 years past its publication and most of the designs are still very current. It was definitely eye candy with beautiful designs and expensive-looking fabrics. The how-to photos and instructions are very clear. I've made many drapes in my day but this is a good reference for many different styles of drapes.

[Linnae · Rating 3 out of 5]

Instructions for making just about any kind of drapes or window covering you can think of. Also how to measure for them, mount them, and other basic techniques.

Directions given were clear, with photos accompanying each step. I made the lined Roman shade, and was pleased with the result. The authors really had a bias for basting everything (baste, then pin, then undo basting stitches, then sew over,) which I completely ignored.