Customer Reviews

Windows with Style: Do-it-yourself window treatments

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This book is absolutely awesome for ideas and instructions. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or an expert at sewing, this book has step by step pictures so you can see exactly where you need to be in your project. I made a 12 feet long soft cornice that came out absolutely beautiful (with welting that I made and all!) and up until then, my sewing experience was in Jr. High sewing class.

All the projects have complete step by step instructions and photos. There are lots of great ideas for just about any type of treatment you could want. You'll be re-doing all of your windows!

This book is an absolute MUST for anyone interested in saving a lot of money and making their own window treatments. I have yet to find any other book that even compares to this one.

This is the most comprehensive resource that I have ever found on window treatments. It covers all the aspects window treatments from start to finish. Provides many decorator tips that are easy to do to provide a professional look. If I had but one book for window treatments, this would be it.

The ideas in this book are almost laughable. The projects that are shown wouldn't even look good with different fabrics. If you are into lots of ruffles and pouffy things everywhere, then this is for you. If you are into simpler window treatments with exquisite fabrics that complement a room, this isn't for you.

I was hoping for a book to give me some great ideas for window treatments and this book is full of just plain tacky window treatments. It does make it very easy to make them, but who would want to? The fabrics are cheap-looking and who wants a window with ties connected to potted plants?

The book is also lacking some of the most basic design concepts that I really wanted like balloon valances or just plain old curtains that open along a rod. This was my first return to Amazon. I have no use for this book.

I am not one to spend on a decorating magazine but this was a must!! Tons of Ideas that can be altered to accommodate the decor of the room your window is in. They show you all the how to's in simple steps. Not to mention all the color photos of the finished product! 220 pages of ideas that even the most challenged home decorator could appreciate!!

Buy it and if not at least go borrow it from the library!

I got four books in an effort to teach myself to properly sew drapes and curtains. This particular book was a learning experience in that I don't think that a window treatment could possibly exist that isn't included in here.

This book taught me what everything is called, generally how it's put together, what types of window treatments are best for certain areas, like small windows, or dormers. It was extremely interesting and educational.

I have to say upfront that if you are new to sewing, you will get lost fast in this book. I would say it is good for the intermediate or expert seamstress. There are beautiful color photos of each project, but there are little steps omitted, so it is not a 1-2-3 type of book. However, if you are already a fairly good sewer, you should have no problem with it.

I was impressed by the number of shades, roman, roller, and such that are included in this book. There is also a section on frosting glass and making Shoji screens. There just doesn't seem to be anything left out concerning the windows.

Overall, this book is very worthwhile for the learning experience. And I look forward to using it to make some shades when I am done with my drapes!

Having bought a new home in the fall, I was desperate for custom window treatment ideas and not interested in the local store offerings. Not having sewn for 25 years, I was cautious about getting in "over my head." This how-to book was full of "doable" ideas. I created shades for a guest bath and two bedrooms and am now working on the master bedroom. My ultimate goal is a newly constructed sunroom and even though the book doesn't seem to contain exactly what I am looking for, it provided me with great practice projects and something to show for it.

Even though the exact window treatment I was looking for was not included in this book, there were enough examples and construction tips to complete my project. This book is pretty, with lovely pictures and good illustrations, as well as many step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow and adapt to suit anyone's particular needs and creativity. A very good reference for both the novice and the experienced seamstress or home decorating buff. I recommend this book.

This book is a very diverse look at window treatments with good instructions on how to make yourself. It has many ideas not found in other resources.

This book is excellent for those of you who are looking for a very stylish window treatments that are easy to do. Some of them require little or no sewing.