Caroline Wrey's Complete Curtain-Making Course [Hardcover]

Caroline Wrey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1997

The coveted private course in curtain and drapery making from the world's leading expert. Complete with lavish color photography, Caroline Wrey's Complete Curtain Making Course presents in detail her acclaimed instruction. 250 color photos.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Lady Caroline is well-versed not only in the structure of curtains but their history. -- House and Garden

To Lady Caroline, diamonds are not a girl's best friend but table lamps, Velcro, and a staple gun are. -- The New York Times --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Caroline Wrey is the author of numerous books on curtains and soft furnishings. In 1982 she started her hugely successful business designing window treatments for clients in the United States, England, and France. She now teaches a variety of courses on curtain and drapery making throughout the United States and Great Britain. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Overlook Hardcover; 1st Ed. edition (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879518030
• ISBN-13: 978-0879518035
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,038,483 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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50 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Caroline Wrey's complete curtain making course, September 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Caroline Wrey's Complete Curtain-Making Course (Hardcover)

I was very disappointed in the content of the book. Not only were the styles out of date but the construction of the curtains was anything but professional. I am the owner of an upscale drapery workroom and I am always looking for books with great ideas, there were none in this book and frankly if I constructed any of my curtains in the manner in which she describes they would be returned by the designer and the client because of the poor quality.

83 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for the designer or homeowner, September 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Caroline Wrey's Complete Curtain-Making Course (Hardcover)

"Carolyn Wrey's Complete Curtain Making Course" covers all of the basics and many of the extras of curtain making. The photographs are excellent and the text is extremely easy to follow and understand. This book is a must for anyone who is decorating a home, whether they are a homeowner or a professional decorator.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost but not quite enough for making my own, January 12, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Caroline Wrey's Complete Curtain-Making Course (Hardcover)

I was looking for help in how to cut and manage drapery fabric when making curtains. This book has a couple of helpful ideas on the subject. I also wanted detailed instructions on how to make lined draperies. There are detailed instructions but not enough for me. I am a beginner sew'er (not even a seamstress!). The how to pictures weren't big enough to show alot of detail and I am left with a bunch of questions. I am keeping the book though because it does have some neat ideas on drapery styles (i.e., Italian stringing) and very good instructions on how to make pinch pleat drapes if ever I try to!