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Curtains Sue Heaser

Curtains By Sue Heaser

Curtains by Sue Heaser


$11.69
Condition - Very Good
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Summary

From curtains, blinds and drapes, to pelmets, tiebacks and valances, everything you need to create inspirational window dressings for our dolls' house is included here. Over 25 step-by-step projects show how to make a variety of window treatments.

Curtains Summary

Curtains: Step-by-step Instructions for Over 25 Projects by Sue Heaser

From curtains, blinds and drapes, to pelmets, tiebacks and valances, everything you need to create inspirational window dressings for our dolls' house is included here. Over 25 step-by-step projects show how to make a variety of window treatments. Further variation ideas, illustrated in colour, allow you to adapt many of the project to suit your dolls' house. A section on the basic tools and equipment used offers practical guidance on choosing fabrics and miniature haberdashery such as silks, cords, fringes and trimmings. Essential techniques such as making a pattern, fabric pleating and making tassels and cords are included and guidance on installing your finished project is also covered. Easy-to-use templates are provided where necessary, and inspirational colour photographs show the finished curtains displayed in situ.

About Sue Heaser

Sue Heaser is an experienced and talented craft author with over 20 years experience. She studied at art college and university, and was an archaeological illustrator before turning her versatile hand to craft and teaching, writing several books in a range of media. Crafts Beautiful, Dolls House World and Dolls House and Miniature Scene are some of the magazines she contributes to. This is Sue's second book for David & Charles, her first being Dolls' House Do It Yourself: Food Displays. Sue lives in Diss, Norfolk.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Creating Period Style: historical style and fabric swatches; Fabrics and Trimmings: suitable fabrics and haberdashery for miniature curtain making; Materials and Equipment: glue, stiffener; paint, scissors etc; Essential Techniques: step-by-step guide to using patterns and sewing; measuring windows; gluing, bonding, stiffening; pleating, gathering, draping; making tassels and cords; Basic Window Dressings; Simple gathered curtain; Tapestry curtain with tabs; Blinds: roller and festoon; Basic curtains on pole; Nets and sheers; Creative Style; Curtains With Pelmets: Victorian style shaped pelmet with tassels and tie-backs Art Deco scalloped pelmet and asymmetric curtains; Valance Curtains; Victorian style matching valance and curtains; Swags And Tails; Georgian style, with reversed-fabric variation; Lambrequin; Formal pelmet with curtains and sheers; Cafe Curtains; Tab topped for a wide window shop frontage; Bay Window; Tie-back curtains and valance; Elaborate Window; Sumptuously trimmed curtains with gold cornice; Curtains Aren't Just For Windows; curtains for a cot, dressing table, bed, sink and shower; templates and patterns; suppliers; acknowledgments; Index

Additional information

GOR001659945
9780715318522
0715318527
Curtains: Step-by-step Instructions for Over 25 Projects by Sue Heaser
Used - Very Good
Paperback
David & Charles
20040924
64
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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