Fast & Fabulous Low-sew Bathroom Projects

by Reader's Digest Association (Designer)

Handmade accessories can transform a bathroom from a room that is purely functional to one that matches the taste and style of the rest of the house, In Fast & Fabulous: Low-Sew Bathroom Projects, readers will find lots of time-saving ways to bring creative, eye-pleasing, and comfortable accents to their bathrooms. Hand-decorated accented with silk. flower petals and silk cord will make guests feed pampered, and the herbal bath bolster filled with fragrant lavender guarantees a soothing and restful bath-time. Cushions fashioned from three different colors of fabric add a sophisticated, customized look to inexpensive vanity chairs. Easy-to-make tie-tab curtains with a wide border of sheer fabric let in light, while a colorful gingham fabric on the lower provides privacy. A vanity footstool a quick-sew tufted cushion slipcover or a scented silk sachet brings a touch of elegance to any bath or powder room.

Presented by the Editors of Handcraft Illustrated, the projects are both practical and creative -- perfect for sprucing up one's own bathroom or to give as gifts to friends and family. They require a minimum amount of sewing and time, and each project features complete step-by-step instructions, including a list of all the materials needed, special sewing tips, and hand-drawn how-to illustrations.

128 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1998

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