Make It with Style: Window Shades: Creating Roman, Balloon, and Austrian Shades [Paperback]

Donna Lang (Author), Judy Petersen (Author), Dennis Krukowski (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Make It with Style | Publication Date: February 11, 1997

Create a custom-made look for a fraction of the cost. . . .

From simple Roman shades and ethereal balloons to sumptuous Austrian blinds, in Make It with Style: Window Shades you'll find stylish solutions for every window in your home. Easy-to-follow directions offer the kind of decorator secrets that ensure a professional-looking result every time. Included are . . .


directions and patterns for making more than 20 custom  designs that can be adapted to suit your personal style
dozens of detailed full-color illustrations
decorator tips on mounting and installing treatments
helpful information on choosing and caring for fabrics
guidelines for working with trims and notions
glossaries of technical terms and techniques


. . . as well as more than 50 full-color photographs of stunning window treatments that are sure to inspire your own creativity.

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About the Author

Donna Lang is the coauthor of Decorating with Fabric and Decorating with Paper and the author of Make It with Style: Draperies & Swags. Ms. Lang's home fashion designs are carried by the Simplicity Pattern Company, and she makes frequent appearances on national television. Her interior design firm, Donna Lang, Ltd., is located in Chatham, New Jersey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press; 1 edition (February 11, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 051788237X
• ISBN-13: 978-0517882375
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #444,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Interior Design > Windows

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Directions are difficult to follow, February 9, 1999

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This review is from: Make It with Style: Window Shades: Creating Roman, Balloon, and Austrian Shades (Paperback)

I've purchased this book and have found that the directions are not at all easy to follow. Details are left out, and diagrams are few and far between. I wouldn't recommend it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Save thousands of dollars making your own shades, March 6, 2001

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Kerry Webb (Germantown, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Make It with Style: Window Shades: Creating Roman, Balloon, and Austrian Shades (Paperback)

This book was my primary reference while I made shades for 13 windows, saving thousands of dollars over having them made by a workroom. Not only did the book provide inspiration by use of many pictures, I found the instructions to be more than adequate.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource!!!, October 8, 2011

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Cook "mcc" (MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Make It with Style: Window Shades: Creating Roman, Balloon, and Austrian Shades (Paperback)

I have had this book as well as her other: drapes and swags for over 12 years. I have used both extensively and have been very happy with the finished results. Some are able to be simplified in steps but I found most to be well planned. I have done window treatments out of my home for over 5 years and these books were a wonderful resource. I only wish I had had her slipcover book as well!