Sew Home: Learn Design Basics, Techniques, Fabrics & Supplies  - 30+ Modern Projects to Turn a House into YOUR Home

by Erin Schlosser

Overview

Must-have guide to sewing for your home, with DIY window treatments, linens, and more! The first home decor sewing book you need to buy! Interior design basics plus technique-based projects for all skill levels, 31 projects covering DIY window treatments, linens, storage solutions, rugs, pillows, and more, Customize you space with tips from a professional designer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617451584
Publisher:	C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Publication date:	09/07/2016
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Erin Schlosser’s interior design work has been published in numerous magazines. When she’s not teaching classes or working with clients, Erin spends her time creating a line of sewing patterns, cooking with her husband, and napping with the cats. Schlosserdesigns.com

Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: Principles and Elements of Design Elements of Design Principles of Design Finding Inspiration Mixing and Matching Prints My Design Philosophy Chapter 2: Home Décor Fabric Basics Tips for Sewing with Home Décor Fabric Choosing Thread Choosing a Sewing Needle Cutting Fabric Remembering Repeats Types of Home Décor Fabric Basic Home Décor Sewing Skills Making and attaching Cording Blind Hem Lapped Zipper Insertion Concealed Zipper Insertion Chapter 3: Window Treatments Choosing A Window Treatment Style Visualizing Designs Lining Basics Café Curtain Pleated Valance Cornice Board Drapes Roman Shades Chapter 4: Linens Bedrooms Customizing Sheets Fancy Flange Shams Bed Skirt Duvet Cover Bathrooms Customizing Bath and Hand Towels Shower Curtain Floral Bath Mat Kitchen Quick and Easy Table Cloth It’s A Twist Table Runner Color Blocked Placemats Rolled Hem Napkins Pineapple Hot Pad Chapter 5: Storage and Organization Laundry Tote Tassel Storage Bin Set Family Organizational Chart Office Command Station Chapter 6: Walls, Floors, and Décor DIY Rug Corded Throw Pillow Knife Edge Throw Pillow Art Clock Pendant Light Chapter 7: Outdoor Sewing Gusseted Cushion with Lap Zipper Lemon Slice Picnic Blanket Lounging Hammock Cushion, Pillow, and Accessory Pocket Waterproof Patio Art Sheer Outdoor Patio Drapes About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Transform your dwelling into a space that reflects your personality, your imagination, and your dreams. Sew Home, written by a professional interior designer, will teach you the basics of interior design as well as how to make 31 projects for the home. The projects include window treatments, linens, storage solutions, and more in a range of skill levels. Filled with valuable information, this book is the must-have guide for any home-decor sewist.

August/September 2017 Sew News

Treat your home to a makeover with your sewing skills. Create fabulous projects that turn a house into a home. Home decor and interior design projects for all skills with professional designer tips. You’ll find 31 projects for windows, linens, storage, rugs, pillows and more. This book includes Design, Fabric Basics, Window Treatments, Linens for bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, Storage, Walls and Floors and the Outdoors. You’ll discover questions to help you make design decisions about your decor; line drawings and photos. There are plenty of projects for graded skill levels, so even if you only have the basics, you can start to make straight away. I like the cornice (pelmet cover), twisted table runner and pineapple hot pad. All the storage solutions look great. I was surprised to see Drapes (curtains) labelled as skill level 3, I am not a highly skilled sewer, but I have made curtains for years. The bed skirt looked more complicated to me but was graded as Skill level 2 as was the duvet cover. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.

9/4/16 yarnsandfabrics.co.uk

★ 10/15/2016
Many sewing books contain home decor projects but few delve into the topic the way sewist and first-time author Schlosser, whose background is in interior design, does. Introducing home sewists to basic interior design principles, she provides advice for choosing and using home decor fabrics, and presents a series of projects ranging from simple curtains and linens to professional-quality window treatments and decorative accessories. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, as well as measuring and cutting guides, a supply list, and a summary of techniques used. Incorporated throughout are design tips and suggestions for further customization. VERDICT Schlosser's expertise, combined with the uncommon focus on professional-quality home decor projects, make this an excellent addition to sewing collections.

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