Heather Luke's Complete Curtain-Making Course

by Heather Luke

From tiebacks to attached pelmets, roman blinds to kitchen ginghams, this complete curtain guide has it all! Internationally known designer Heather Luke has produced a gorgeous, comprehensive not only does it offer a fabulous display of today’s best styles, it also provides essential information on designing and making a wide range of window dressings. Glorious examples of her finest work are photographed in clients’ homes, followed by master methods for measuring the space; stitching hems, side seams, pleats, pin tucks, bindings, and borders; adding trimmings and piping; and caring for the finished curtain. Close-up details demonstrate her flair for getting the most out of modern fabrics, whether luxurious or plain, functional or purely decorative. There’s something tasteful for every room in the house.

160 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2001

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

I haven't actually made anything from this yet, but reading through it I learned a lot about how to make curtains better at blocking light, noise, and heat transfer. And the instructions seem very clear.

I also liked that although she talks about some very expensive fabrics, she also suggests, for example, that you can use an old thin blanket or a thick sheet for an interlining, if money is tight.

The one complaint I have is that I think the book could have been better organized - some parts were separated that felt like they should follow one another.