Practical Encyclopedia of Soft Furnishings

Product Description 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. The 100 practical and stylish projects for curtains, cushions, covers and linens 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, and 900 beautiful and clear photographs show you what to do. About the Author Dorothy Wood is a creative embroiderer who trained to teach dressmaking and design technology before specialising in textiles and embroidery at Goldsmith's College, London. She has since worked in a variety of craft media as well as patchwork, quilting, applique and embroidery.