Cath Kidston's In Print: Brilliant Ideas for Using Vintage Fabrics in Your HomeCath Kidston's cheerful approach to interior design has earned her international acclaim. Mixing the whimsical, the classic, and the nostalgic, shes created a completely fresh, signature style using vintage fabrics and prints. In this lavishly illustrated book, she shows just how easy and invigorating it is to use colorful patterns throughout the home. Grouped by fabric type, each chapter showcases Cath's own choice of vintage and modern fabricsfrom painterly florals and faded chintzes to cool abstracts and cozy patchworks. To help the reader achieve the look, shes included sixty simple do-it-yourself projects such as curtains, cushion covers, pillowcases, laundry bags, and more. Throughout, Cath shares practical tips on how to incorporate vibrant patterns into existing interiors along with brilliant ways to bring vintage prints up-to-date. Separate sections outline where to find vintage fabrics, how to spot quality, and how to master basic sewing techniques. With page after colorful page of inspiration, Cath Kidston's In Print brims with bright ideas to create an inviting home positively blooming with color. |
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5/8 in seam adding adhesive-backed antique backstitches bags basic bathroom beads beanbag bed linens bedcover bedroom bias binding big floral bottom edge camisole chair chintz colors cord corners cotton curtains cushion covers Cut a piece cut two pieces dart decoration designs different prints doorstop drawers eiderdown faded florals floral prints folded edges frame garage sales gingham gloves glue headboard hems ideal lampshades length lining look oilcloth pair patches patchwork perfect piece of fabric pillowcases Pin and baste pink pinking shears plain seam print fabric raw edges retro ribbon ruffle running stitches scraps seam allowance seat cushion sewing sewn shade shoe trees side panel simple skirt slipcover slipstitch staple gun strip tablecloths tabletop tag sale tea towels terry cloth thread tiny top edge topstitch trim Turn and press Turn right side upholstery vintage fabrics vintage prints wall hangings wallpaper worth wrap wrong side zipper
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Page 159 - To make a lining, cut two pieces of lining fabric to the same size as the bag, adding 3/s in seam allowance.