Windows with Style: Do-It-Yourself Window Treatments

by Creative Publishing International

Set the style for every room in your house with fabulous, easy-to-make window treatments. Beautiful do-it-yourself ideas to help you create a custom-made look for a fraction of the cost! Step-by-step directions and full color photos guide you through the entire process of design, sewing and installation. Features a wide range of styles and solutions for standard or unique windows.

Genres: Crafts, Sewing

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Donna Craig · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book. Great photographs and instructions. 3 stars because about half of it is outdated. Still worthy if you want to make your own window coverings, or just learn more about them.

[Jerry Jares · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is 224 pages of color photos of finished window treatments and instructions on how to create the looks illustrated. Fortunately, this book offers window fashions for every decorating style.

Having used this book a number of times, I've found the instructions and color photographs to be excellent resources to help me create the window decorations.

The book begins with Selecting a Style. There are dozens of photos, each giving a reason to select that style over another. Then

Hardware Needs
Decorative hardware
Utility hardware
Hardware accessories
Installing hardware
Installing PVC poles
Installing mounting boards

How to Measure Your Windows to Get Enough Yardage

Basic Sewing Instructions
Types of seams
Matching patterned fabrics
Construction tips

Window Treatments and Instructions
Window shades
Simple window styles
Creative rod-pocket curtains
Top treatments (swags, valances, cornices)
Alternative window treatments (frosting glass and making Shoji screens)