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by Christine Barnes (Editor)
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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This all-color revision of a popular Sunset title is packed with exciting new options in window top treatments, as well as updated projects for curtains, draperies, and shades. Features step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations for making and installing over 30 window treatments, a fabric glossary, and more.

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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Sunset Publishing Corporation; 2 edition (May 1993)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 037601735X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0376017352
  • Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #238,544 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have! Buy It Now!, May 15, 2000
By S. Antico (Southern California USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is something no household should be without. Everyone who knows how to sew (from beginner to expert) will find this book useful and will save lots of $$$$ by making their own window treatments. The instructions were easy-to-follow and there were lots of pictures and drawings. I made roman shades, tab top curtains, and cornice boards for several rooms in my home. I saved hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars by doing it myself.

This book is an inexpensive investment in creating your dream home. Buy the book and start checking out fabric stores. You will love the options that suddenly open up to you when you are no longer constrained by what the department stores sell. And you'll love that you can get custom-made window treatments without paying and arm and a leg.

You'll be amazed at the variety of looks you can create with a little bit of imagination and effort. With so many different treatments to choose from, the hardest part of decorating your house will be choosing from among all the great options.

This book will pay for itself with your first window treatment!

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this book.., November 28, 1998
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It was first published over five years ago, but the styles in this book haven't been outdated by any means. If you are looking for popular looks for any size window, then this is the book to get. It includes an assortement of cornices, draperies of all kinds, swags, curtains, roman shades, ect., with easy to follow sewing and building instructions. I made one from this book already, I am in the middle of making another, and plan on making at least one more. This book doesn't give useless information, everything from the beginning of the book to the last page can be put to use, which is not true about a lot of books...some window treatement books seem to contain a lot of nice pictures and photography, but nothing you'd really want to use.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good styles, good instructions., January 7, 2000
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This book has everything that even a beginner seamstress needs to design custom window treatments. The designs lean toward main line traditional, but with accessories and fabric choice, could fit any style. Nice color pictures of windows and room settings. Very good step-by-step instructions for sewing as well as measuring, cutting, and other helpful techniques.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love, Love, Love this book!
Bought this book planning to get idea's from it. I was pleasantly pleased with not only the decorating idea's but I love the use of color in this book. Read more
Published 9 months ago by D. Worthington

5.0 out of 5 stars Best "How To" for Window Treatments
I first used this book in the early 80's when taking a class on pinch pleated draperies. It was the "textbook" for the class. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Instructions and Ideas for your windows
The instructions are good for the beginner to expert, Lots of photographs of diffrent kinds of window treatments. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview
From a notice sewer's viewpoint, the descriptions and instructions in this book were very good. As an example, it gives you a side-by-side comparison of the different types... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book of windo treatments
'd been shopping for window treatments and could not find anything I liked. A friend urged me to consider sewing my own and recommended this book. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!
It's a great book! I would recommend it highly for anyone, either beginners or "professionals". I am very happy with it.
Published 24 months ago by T. Nguyenphuoc

5.0 out of 5 stars Shows several great ideas!
This book shows a great variety of window treatments! Great for getting ideas! You probably want to have a basic background for sewing already if you're using this book.
Published 24 months ago by sunflowersNC

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The written directions were not always clear. The illustrations did not correspond to the written notations. I was unable to use this book when making my lined drapes. Read more
Published on February 11, 2007 by C. H. Eichinger

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, easy to use even for a beginner
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Published on June 14, 2006 by Amalfi Coast Girl

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for Beginners
I found this book to be very difficult to follow. The writers assumed a certain amount of prior knowledge of both "sewing jargon" and technique. Read more
Published on April 14, 2005 by avidreader

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