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The Ultimate Curtain Book: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Your Own Window Treatments

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Manufacturer: Readers Digest

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Average Customer Ratings:

I felt as if I were being told interior design secrets that had been kept from me for years. Curtains have always been something I thought should be left to the experts -- or at least to J.C Penneys. But who better knows what a room needs than yourself? Some of the projects I especially enjoyed were how to make velvet rose tiebacks and a stained glass window shade and how to add painted effects to your curtains with stencils.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.94
EAN: 9780762102433
ISBN: 0762102438
Label: Readers Digest
Manufacturer: Readers Digest
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: 2000-02-07
Publisher: Readers Digest
Release Date: 2000-01-10
Studio: Readers Digest


SIMILAR ITEMS:

• The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions
• The New Curtain Book: Master Classes with Today's Top Designers
• Sunset Curtains, Draperies & Shades
• Windows with Style: Do-it-yourself window treatments
• Window Treatments Idea Book (Taunton Home Idea Books)


CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

The Ultimate Curtain Book -
I wanted to make curtains in our home
and this book gave me step by step directions
that I could understand. It also give
me a variety of window treatments that
I could use

The BEST yet! -
I've ordered 6 books, and this was the BEST of the lot! (published by Reader's Digest) Yes, it's a 1994 copyright, but the looks & styles haven't changed that much in 13-years. There are over 200 photos that lend to a myriad of ideas for each room of your home. Each chapter (there are 5 in this 192-page hardcover book) outlines what one needs to consider when deciding on a style/look for windows. I found the book VERY THOROUGH: advice on considerations for window shapes/sizes, room-by-room inspirational ideas, actual step-by-step instructions for creating each style (with sketches) for all levels of sewing ability, how to measure one's windows, photos & descriptions of all types of fabric, trims, & shades and the why/when/purpose of using them; sewing techniques & fabric care, etc.; I could go on and on! There are so many wonderful window treatments, that I wish I had more windows now! I'm certainly not disappointed with this book -- in fact I'm absolutely THRILLED. Had I received this book first, I wouldn't have ordered the other 5!

Nothing ultimate about it -
Nothing "ultimate" about this book. Gives a few general suggestions and directions, but does not offer anything different or unusual. Pictures and ideas are limited and not worth the cost of the book. You're better off with an Architectural Digest magazine if you're looking for ideas.

Afraid I'm Not That Good With Illustrations -
I bought four books in my quest to learn to properly sew curtains and drapes. I have been sewing since girlhood, but simple curtains and throw pillows are the farthest I've gotten into home decorating sewing. (I'm a grandma now).

This book only got 2 stars because of the lack of photos, not of finished window treatments, but of projects in the making. I find the illustrations not too good and in most cases too difficult to follow. Guess what? That leaves a person having to figure it out on her own - guess I could have done that without the book!

In fairness to the author, this book did have something the others did not. This book has fairly extensive sections on fabrics, types, colors, usages, care, colors. Also, the back has yardage calculator charts which no other book has. Unfortunately, I would not buy this book just for that.

I think if this book were to be published with photos instead of difficult to follow illustrations, it would be a must-have for my sewing library. As it is, I cannot recommend it.

Great Book! -
I found this book to helpful in several ways. It has detailed sewing instructions along with great sketches and photos. I have made several of the projects and have been happy with all of the results. I am an experienced sewer, but even a novice could follow these instructions. Unlike another reviewer I do not think it is outdated at all. It is filled with classic, traditional treatments as well as some unique ones, --not half brained or trash styles like you find on Trading Spaces. I love this book and am glad to have it in my collection.

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