Hamlyn Book of Soft Furnishings : Essential Advice and Practical Projects for Decorating with Fabrics

• ISBN13: 9780600600275
• ISBN10: 0600600270
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc

Summary

Whether you're a home sewer, working with a designer, or are a designer yourself, here are inspirational ideas for curtains, pillows, loose covers, household linen, and other soft accessories. A workshop section shows how to accomplish the important details, and features fabulous techniques from stitching French seams to edging braids to fitting a wooden batten above the window. Over 50 unique projects--some with templates--include formal swags and tails, romantic bed canopies, and beaded cushions that liven up any room.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(3)
Style	9	(24)
Fabrics	33	(32)
Curtains and drapes	65	(32)
Cushions and pillows	97	(32)
Soft seating and cover-ups	129	(16)
Merging the indoors and outdoors	145	(16)
Linens	161	(16)
Accessories	177	(16)
The workshop	193	(32)
Glossary	225	(3)
Index	228	(4)
Acknowledgements	232