The Practical Encyclopedia of Soft Furnishings
The Practical Encyclopedia of Soft Furnishings

Author: Dorothy Wood

Publisher: Lorenz Books

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780754806349

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-- A beautiful reference guide to making soft furnishings for every room of your home. -- 100 stylish projects to make include stunning window treatments, removable, loose chair covers, plump scatter cushions, and crisp household linen. -- Each chapter contains simple projects suitable for a novice, as well as challenging ideas for the more experienced. Step-by-step instructions lead you through the stages from planning to stitching, as well as caring for the finished item. -- Illustrated with over 800 stunning colour photographs, including many inspirational ideas from today's leading fabric designers.

Simple Soft Furnishings
Simple Soft Furnishings

Author: Katrin Cargill

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781844001156

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In this book, Katrin Cargill has created an irresistible range of over 50 projects for all the core soft furnishings that you could ever want for your home. Beautiful cushions and bolsters; clever treatments for windows; gorgeous bed and table linens and stylish seating ideas are all shown with straightforward step-by-step instructions.

Make Your Own Soft Furnishings
Make Your Own Soft Furnishings

Author: Dorothy Wood

Publisher: Lorenz Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780754815631

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An inspirational guide to designing and making beautifuly tailored and lasting items for your home.

Young House Love
Young House Love

Author: Sherry Petersik

Publisher: Artisan

Published: 2015-07-14

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1579656765

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This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Handmade Interiors
Handmade Interiors

Author: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-29

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9780241186381

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Create your own soft furnishings, from cushions to curtains Make your home uniquely yours with Handmade Interiors, the one-stop guide to creating your own bespoke soft furnishings. Handmade Interiors is the most comprehensive guide to soft furnishings and home sewing projects on the market. Handmade Interiors leads you through sewing projects such as how to sew curtains, a cushion cover or a Roman blind using step-by-step instructions and images. Compiled by experts in home design who offer advice on fabrics and variations to tailor to your specific home decoration needs. The easy to follow format makes this the perfect guide for novices and experts alike, covering the whole process of creating professional looking furnishings, from measuring, all the way through to installing your finished project.

Soft Furnishings
Soft Furnishings

Author: Wendy Shorter

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781847735119

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A new title to add to the well established and highly regarded Professional series. Aimed at those who already have basic skills but are now thinking of doing an intermediate course on the subject or starting up their own business, this book offers expert advice on all aspects of soft furnishings. Whether you hope to develop your passion into a rewarding career or simply want to add finishing touches your own home, this book will show you how to produce schemes and specify effectively for them. Colours and fabrics are all covered, along with window treatments, chair coverings and household linen. Create bright, fresh items for your home and be inspired by the beautiful projects featured, all broken down into easy-to-follow steps: chairs, beds, curtains and window treatments are all considered. As with all the books in the series, a basics section at the front takes you through all the essential techniques, which are clearly explained and illustrated with step-by-step photographs.

Make Your Own Curtains & Blinds
Make Your Own Curtains & Blinds

Author: Lani Van Reenen

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780882668659

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This book illustrates by means of magnificent full-colour photographs, clear explanatory diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions the many ways to dress up -- or dress down -- a window.

Professional Results
Professional Results

Author: Wendy Shorter

Publisher: IMM Lifestyle Books

Published: 2015-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781504800129

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Learn the techniques that interior designers use to create beautiful soft furnishings, with 9 detailed projects for curtains, blinds, scatter cushions, bed valances, and more.

Stylish Home Sewing
Stylish Home Sewing

Author: Torie Jayne

Publisher: CICO Books

Published: 2017-10-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781782495291

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Bring color and style to your home with Torie Jayne’s beautiful sewing projects. Bring color and style to your home with Torie Jayne’s beautiful sewing projects. Torie Jayne is a successful young designer, blogger, and author with a keen interest in creating beautiful accessories for the home. Her blog, toriejayne.com, receives over 100,000 hits a month, and features her trademark sewing in beautiful saturated pastels, as well as baking and other crafts. Now Torie has created over 35 projects for you to make, to bring some of her style to your home. The kitchen chapter includes table linen, a bread basket, and a utensil holder, while the bedroom chapter features an eye mask, a make-up bag, and a padded headboard. The entrance hall chapter includes useful storage projects, such as square storage boxes made from fabric, plus fabric and oilcloth bags. The garden chapter showcases practical projects such as a kneeler with carry-handles and a polka-dot tool belt, as well as decorative bench cushions, a child’s play tent, and bunting. Every project is in fresh, appealing colors, and reflects Torie’s sewing expertise, as well as her eye for patterns.

Upholstery Basics
Upholstery Basics

Author: Cowles Creative Publishing

Publisher: Creative Publishing Int'l

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9780865733190

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Think of the money you can save by recovering your favorite chair instead of replacing it. This book covers all of the basic techniques you'll need to reupholster outdated furniture. From wood footstools to over stuffed chairs, there's a good variety of projects you can accomplish with the help of this bestselling book. The fantastic how-to photos and easy-to-understand text make this a must-have for anyone interested in learning upholstery.