More Splash Than Cash: Window Treatments : Over 250 Ideas, Inspirations, and Techniques for Beautiful Windows

by Babylon, Donna; Waller, Victoria

• ISBN13: 9780966822717
• ISBN10: 0966822714
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-10-01
• Publisher: Windsor Oak Pub

Summary

Making your own window treatment has never been easier. Choose from over 40 fresh designs for windows in every room of the home. The authors have over 50 years of combined experience and they did not holdback on providing all of their special tips to insure that the reader create a quality window treatment that they can be proud of. Donna and Vicki consider themselves to be the reader's personal trainer as they guide their readers through the creative process. This is evident in the detailed, helpful, and friendly instructions. The book is full of how-to diagrams and color pictures. The instructions are not overwhelming-it's as if the authors are sitting there with you as you create. Each project can stand on its own with references to specific techniques in the very infomative "Techniques To Know" section. The book has a complete glossary and index for easy reference.

Table of Contents

Part I: The Projects	1	(117)
Quick Changes
Crisscross	3	(6)
Waiting for Inspiration	9	(7)
On a Roll	16	(5)
Pinafore	21	(6)
Cornered	27	(6)
Sheer Illusions
Sheer Beauty	33	(6)
Hollywood Meets Haight-Ashbury	39	(6)
Sunny Outlook	45	(4)
Simply Sensational
Leaf Motif	49	(4)
Tying the Knot	53	(7)
Classic Choices
Knot Sew	60	(7)
The Envelope, Please	67	(8)
Beaucoup Scoops	75	(8)
Friendly Borders	83	(8)
Au Provence	91	(8)
Skirting the Issue	99	(11)
Tradition with a Twist
Inside Outlook	110	(7)
Window Projects, Color Photos	117	(52)
Double Your Pleasure	125	(8)
Regal Simplicity	133	(10)
Walk on the Wild Side	143	(7)
Just for Fun
Cancan Valance	150	(5)
Flutterby	155	(6)
Pointed in the Right Direction	161	(8)
Part II: Sketchbook	169	(10)
The Great Frame-Up	171	(1)
Treasured Keepsakes	171	(1)
Knotted Lattice	172	(1)
Ring Toss	172	(1)
Bohemian Delight	172	(1)
Wizardry	172	(1)
Knot Going to Believe It	173	(1)
Daisy Delight	173	(1)
Waterfall	174	(1)
Draped to Perfection	174	(1)
Your Number is Up	174	(1)
Tres Chic	175	(1)
Three's Company	175	(1)
Someone's in the Kitchen	175	(1)
Victorian Splendor	176	(1)
Cutting the Apron Strings	176	(1)
Babes in Toyland	176	(1)
Runners Up	176	(1)
Point Well Taken	177	(1)
Wooden It Be Nice?	177	(1)
Double Vision	177	(1)
Down by the Sea	177	(1)
Zig and Zag	178	(1)
Fit to Be Tied	178	(1)
Clothesline	178	(1)
Part III: Window Treatments 101:
A Crash Course in Sewing without Pulling Your Hair Out	179	(2)
Planning for Success	181	(5)
Planning Your Window Treatment	181	(2)
Fabric Considerations	183	(2)
Care and Cleaning of Window Treatments	185	(1)
The Basics	186	(4)
Working Efficiently	186	(1)
Pressing Matters	187	(2)
Accurate Measuring	189	(1)
Enlarging Patterns from Gridded Designs	190	(1)
Hardware	190	(4)
Hardware for Your Windows	190	(1)
Installing Rods, Brackets, and Holdbacks	191	(1)
Preparing a Mounting Board	192	(1)
Installing a Mounting Board	192	(2)
Installing Cup Hooks into a Wall	194	(1)
Fabric	194	(7)
Usable Fabric Width	194	(1)
Fabric Repeats	195	(1)
Cutting Fabric	195	(2)
Addressing Take-Up	197	(1)
Cutting Multiple Fabric Widths	197	(1)
Stitching Fabric Widths Together	198	(1)
Matching Repeat Designs	198	(2)
Advantages of Lining Your Window Treatments	200	(1)
Sewing and Handling Decorator Fabrics	201	(6)
Stitching Successfully	201	(2)
Troubleshooting Tips	203	(1)
Creating Even Seams	204	(1)
Creating Flat Seams	204	(1)
Making Smooth Curves	204	(1)
Turning and Cutting Corners and Points	205	(1)
Hems	206	(1)
Using Drapery Weights	207	(1)
Sheer Fabrics	207	(5)
Working with Sheer Fabrics	207	(1)
Straightening Sheer Fabric	208	(1)
Cutting Sheer Fabrics	208	(1)
Sewing Sheer Fabrics	209	(1)
Sewing French Seams	210	(1)
Pressing Sheer Fabrics	210	(1)
Combining a Flat Sheer with a Crinkled Sheer	211	(1)
Decorative Trims	212	(14)
Working with Decorative Trims	212	(1)
Choosing Trims	213	(1)
Trim Tips to Make Handling Easier	214	(1)
Trim Tips for Best Sewing Results	215	(1)
Caring for Your Trims	216	(1)
Trim Specifics	216	(1)
Cord	217	(2)
Fringes	219	(1)
Novelty Fringes	220	(1)
Braid	220	(1)
Filler Cord	220	(1)
Welting	221	(1)
Making Your Own Welting	221	(1)
Cutting Bias Strips	222	(1)
Sewing Welting into a Seam	222	(2)
Fabric-Covered Cording	224	(1)
Tassels	225	(1)
Buttons and Buttonholes	226	(3)
Covering Buttons	226	(1)
Sewing on Buttons	227	(1)
Better Buttonholes	228	(1)
Glossary	229	(10)
Index	239