Curtains, Draperies and Shades

by By the Editors of Sunset Books & Sunset Magazine

Let there be...shade! This new and expanded edition of a Sunset bestseller breezes in like a breath of fresh air, with everything you need to know to create gorgeous curtains, draperies, shades, and valances. Practical as well as inspirational, Curtains, Draperies & Shades guides you through the process of choosing fabric and hardware, provides easy-to-follow sewing instructions, and gives clear directions for installing your beautiful window treatments, from hanging curtains to rigging shades. More than 100 projects help you select the right window treatments to dress up every room in the house. And new designer touches--from fanciful clips to edge details--will have your friends exclaiming, “ Wow, you made those? “ New and expanded Sunset classic with more than 100 window treatments Updated format with fresh photography and step-by-step directions Covers the entire planning, measuring, sewing, and installation New section on designer details for tiebacks, cascades, swags, edge details, and embellishments

Genres: Sewing, Nonfiction, How To

104 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1984

Reviews

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Concise. Clear takes the reader through every step. With lots of ideas for variations and trim. With this book and a great coupon sale I have a house of custom window treatments for a fraction of having them made for me.

[Apryl Anderson]

the classic reference