Whether you want to redecorate your entire house, or just sew a few quick room accessories, 'Sewing Projects for the Home' offers inspiration as well as step-by-step instructions.
This bright and inspiring collection of quick and easy home sewing projects will help you give your dwelling a speedy fabric makeover, with inspirational ideas for every room.
More Sewing for the Home is a helpful planning and coordinating guide for the do-it-yourself home decor sewer. You'll find tips and techniques used by professional designers to help you plan and decorate in your own unique style. The first section covers developing a home decorating plan, how to mix prints and colors, and how to select the appropriate fiber and finish for the project, as well as construction basics and designer tips. The rest of the book is divided into three sections. 1. Window Treatments -- Shows how-to's for creating tent-flap curtains, tapered valances, padded cornices, and more. 2. Cushions & Pillows -- Covers every style such as tie-tab pillows, mock box pillows, and trendy double-flange pillows. 3. Bed & Bath -- Includes step-by-step instructions for duvet covers, futon covers, and sink & vanity skirts, and shower curtains. Colorful photographs show how your project should look at each step of construction, ensuring success.
Newlyweds, retired folks, house restorers, apartment renovators, interior decorators and others wanting to spruce up a residence can find all the free guidance they need on the Internet. Internet leads found in this guide include: guidance for windows, floors and furniture; special interest; and many projects, tips and general discussion groups. 150 illustrations.
“Projects ranging from simple curtains and linens to professional-quality window treatments and decorative accessories . . . excellent.” —Library Journal Written by a sewist with a background in interior design, this is an essential guide to home-décor sewing. Included are 31 functional projects—ranging from beginner to advanced—including DIY window treatments, bed linens, storage solutions, rugs, pillows, and custom accessories for every room in your home. Work with cording and zippers, blind hems, and home decor fabric, and discover interior design basics that help you customize any space. “The must-have guide for any home-decor sewist.” —Sew News