The Well-Dressed Window: Measure, Sew, Hang [Paperback]

Carol Zentgraf (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 8, 2005

Home décor is all the rage, and this reference arms readers with the skills to create a classy and custom look for every window in the house! The Well Dressed Window includes more than 15 dynamic projects including valances, cornices, swags, jabots, panels, tiebacks and shades, plus treatments for windows with headers and rods.

Sewers gain valuable and time saving skills, including selecting the best styles of fabric and trim for various windows, measuring any size or shape window and determining the amount of fabric needed. From creating pleats and rod pockets to specialized projects, it's all here. Whether it's a quick weekend room makeover or a more elaborate effort, this book supplies sewers with exciting easy-to-follow and money-saving decorating solutions.

-More than 150 color photos and illustrations deliver easy-to-follow instructions

-Features more than 15 projects for every level of sewer from novice to expert

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 2 edition (November 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873499719
• ISBN-13: 978-0873499712
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #912,880 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you can sew you can make curtains with this book., July 19, 2008

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Kelly P "so many books too little time" (Lumberton, NC) - See all my reviews

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If you can use a sewing machine then you can make curtains and/or drapes (lined or unlined) using this book. It is very easy to read, understand directions, excellent descriptions and pictures, with a glossary and resources. There are a lot of different styles to pick from and if you wanted to make something different it would be very easy to adapt from one of Carol's designs. I have been sewing for 60 years and I love this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Off The Chain!!, March 30, 2008

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sewurtricie (ATL, Ga) - See all my reviews

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Off the chain!! This book is all that you will need to get that drapery project going. Very detailed and colorful. I own this book and I simply swear by it!! Very good purchase.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Book, December 30, 2006

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This is a great book for the home-sewer. Great pics help me visualize. Clear instructions!