Make Your Own Soft Furnishings

Published by Southwater
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

 
This is an inspirational guide to designing and making

beautifully tailored and lasting items for your home. This

lavish collection includes everything you need to know

to make a wide range of soft furnishings. Plenty of

information is provided to help you choose fabric colours

to work with existing decor and there are tips on

choosing appropriate practical and functional fabrics. A

technical workshop shows you how to master all the

basic skills, from cutting fabric to adding zippers,

covering buttons and making buttonholes. Whatever

your skill level, this practical and inspirational reference

has projects that you can tackle with ease.

• 100 practical and stylish projects for curtains, cushions,

covers and linens.

• Projects include stunning window treatments,

removable loose chair covers, beautiful scatter cushions,

and crisp household linen.

• Step-by-step instructions lead you through all the

stages from planning to stitching, as well as caring for

the finished item.

About The Author

Dorothy Wood is a creative designer who trained to teach dressmaking and design technology before specializing in textiles and embroidery at Goldsmith’s College, London. She has since worked in a variety of craft media as well as patchwork, quilting, appliqué and embroidery. In addition to writing practical books on crafts, Dorothy works as a features writer and technical consultant for a number of craft and needlework magazines. Her other published works include Embroidered Greetings Cards (Search Press), Simple Glass Seed Beading (David & Charles), and Cross Stitch: The Essential Practical Collection.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Southwater (November 16, 2012)
  • Length: 264 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781780190969

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