Sew home Learn design basics, techniques, fabrics & supplies--30+ modern projects to turn a house into your home
Book - 2016
31 functional projects including DIY window treatments, linens, organizers, rugs, pillows, and accessories for every space in your home. Work with cording and zippers, blind hems, and home decor fabric, with tips from a professional designer. Complement any style when you learn interior design basics that will turn your house into a welcoming retreat.
- Subjects
- Published
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Lafayette, CA :
Stash Books
[2016]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- 143 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN
- 9781617451584
- Introduction
- 1. Principles and Elements of Design
- Finding Inspiration
- Mixing & Matching Prints
- 2. Home Decor Fabric Basics
- Choosing Fabrics
- Railroaded Fabric
- Fabric Pattern Repeats
- Determining Yardages
- Cutting Techniques
- Basic Home Decor Sewing Techniques
- 3. Window Treatments
- What Style Should I Choose
- How Do You Visualize Potential Designs?
- Lining Basics
- Café Curtain
- Inverted Pleat Valance
- Cornice Board
- Drapes
- 4. Linens
- Bedrooms
- Customized Sheets
- Fancy Flange Shams
- Bed Skirt
- Designer Duvet Cover
- Bathrooms
- Customized Bath and Hand Towels
- Shower Curtain
- Kitchen
- Quick and Easy Tablecloth
- It's Twist Table Runner
- Color-Blocked Place Mats
- Rolled-Hem Napkins
- Pineapple Hot Pad
- 5. Storage and Organization
- Laundry Tote
- Tasseled Storage Bins with Removable Dividers
- Family Organizational Chart
- Hanging Office Storage
- 6. Walls, Floors, and Decor
- DIY Rug
- Corded Throw Pillow
- Knife-Edge Throw Pillow
- Art Clock
- Pendant Light Shade
- 7. Outdoor Sewing
- Gusseted Cushion with Lap Zipper
- Lemon Slice Picnic Blanket
- Cushion, Pillow, and Accessory Pocket for Premade Hammock
- Waterproof Patio Art
- Sheer Outdoor Patto Drapes
- About the Author/Resources