Window Treatments and Slipcovers For DummiesGain inspiration from 8 pages of full-color photos Create a stunning room with dozens of step-by-step projects Want to ditch your drab drapes and so-so slipcovers and create a style that's uniquely your own? Top designer Mark Montano reveals how easy it is to jazz up your windows and furniture -- without breaking the bank! You get expert tips on everything from measuring and cutting material to accessorizing, as well as savvy shortcuts and quick fixes. Discover how to * Express your individual style * Choose fabrics, trims, and hardware * Ensure the perfect fit * Create no-sew or low-sew treatments * Add decorative details |
Contents
Buying Pretreating and Caring for Your Fabrics | |
Latching Qn to Hardware | |
Getting the Right Tools within Reach | |
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Making Easy NoSew and LowSew Window Treatments | |
Tackling the Easy Stuff Simple Slipcoyers | |
My Slipcoyer Is Better Than Yours Knockout Accessorizing | |
Intermediate window Treatments to Sink Your Needle Into | |
Qiearing Up for More Ambitious Window Treatment Projects | |
All in a DQZS Work Intermediate Slipcoyer Projects | |
Slipcoyer AllStars Adyanced Projects | |
The Part of Tens | |
Ton Interior Design Rules to Break | |
Accessorize window Details That Dazzle | |
Slipcoyers Made Easy | |
Ton tor So Web Resources for Fabric Hardware and Notions | |
Other editions - View all
Window Treatments and Slipcovers For Dummies Mark Montano,Carly Sommerstein No preview available - 2011 |
Window Treatments and Slipcovers For Dummies Mark Montano,Carly Sommerstein No preview available - 2005 |
Window Treatments and Slipcovers For Dummies Mark Montano,Carly Sommerstein No preview available - 2005 |
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