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The Encyclopaedia of Curtains

The Encyclopaedia of Curtains - A Complete Curtain Maker

Ref: EOCMD
The Encyclopaedia of Curtains offers design inspiration and the know how to make beautiful curtains. 120 specially commissioned colour photographs give you lots of stunning design ideas. The Curtain-making Workshop tells you how to put it all together with detailed notes and 600 black-and-white illustrations. The projects range from beginner to professional levels. The step-by-step instructions are graded according to the skills and time required from quick and easy curtains to elaborate swags and tails.
  • Looking at the past - A brief history of curtains
  • Fabric glossary - a survey of fabric types
  • Get ready to sew - useful basics
  • Cutting and seaming - essential techniques
  • Curtains of all kinds - lots of different ways to make curtains
  • Decorative headings - over 20 styles of headings to make
  • Finishing touches - extras: edgings, bindings and fabric trims
  • Tops 1 - valances and pelmets in many styles
  • Tops 2 - even more valances and swags and tails for the adventurous
  • Tablecloths - easy to make cloths for round and TV tables
  • Cushions - of all kinds
  • Bed curtains - simple dressings to luxurious four-poster beds
  • Installation and fitting - achieving a perfect result


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The Encyclopaedia of Curtains - A Complete Curtain Maker
Contents Page

Part one
LOOKING BACK
Glimpses of the Past

Part Two
A WIDER CHOICE

Style and Design Portfolio
Fabric Glossary
Choosing Tracks, Poles and Other Fittings

Part Three
CURTAINS, TOPS & BLINDS

Guidelines
Quick & Easy: No-Sew
Get Ready to Sew
Curtains of All Kinds
Decorative Headings
Finishing Touches
Tops 1: Scarf Drapery, Pelmets & Valances
Tie-Backs
Blinds of All Kinds
Remaking Curtains

Part Four
BEDS & EVERYTHING ELSE
Beds
Tablecloths
Cushions

Part Five
INSTALLATION & FITTING

Fitting and Hanging
Care and Cleaning

Suppliers Directory
Glossary
Index

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Sample Pages
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Page 18 Page 27
Page 47 Page 179
All Images are © Merrick & Day Ltd
Information
ISBN : 0-9516841-4-0 Format : Hardback
Dimensions : 300mm x 220mm x 20mm
Weight : 1300g Number of pages : 240

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