Simple Soft Furnishings
50 Essential Sewing Projects to Transform Your Home
Published on 15. October 2004
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-1-84400-115-6 (ISBN)
Description
In her latest book, renowned author and stylist Katrin Cargill has created an irresistible range of over 50 projects for all the core soft furnishings that you could ever want for your home. Beautiful cushions and bolsters; clever treatments for windows; gorgeous bed and table linens, and stylish seating ideas are all shown with straightforward step-by-step instructions, making them easily accessible for the beginner sewer. Wherever relevant, Katrin gives additional advice on alternative fabrics and trimmings, possible colour and pattern combinations and special touches such as handstitching, embroidery and applique. The emphasis is on practical but inspirational ideas, which can be customised for your own personal look.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
200 colour illustrations, 100 colour photos
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 224 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84400-115-6 (9781844001156)
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Person
Katrin Cargill is a renowned stylist and author, whose unique understanding of style and technique has given her a huge following worldwide. A former editor at World of Interiors, Katrin has styled countless magazine features and advertising campaigns. Her first book, The Soft Furnishings Book, was an immediate bestseller. She has consolidated her reputation as the undisputed queen of soft furnishings with her subsequent books, including The Curtain Bible, published by Quadrille.