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Want to bring a new look to a tired room without spending a fortune? Designer Lexie Barnes shows you how to personalize your living space in just a few hours, with 50 fresh, fun, pattern-free sewing projects. Transform a living room with a custom-designed slipcover and coordinated pillows. Redecorate a bedroom in a weekend by sewing up a headboard cover, a lampshade, and matching window treatments. Learn how easy and inexpensive it can be to change the look of a child’s room as she grows from a baby to a kid to a teenager.
With dramatic before-and-after examples, beautifully styled photography, and a fun “you-can-do-it” attitude, Sew Up a Home Makeover is a creative resource that you’ll return to every time you’re ready for a new look.
Chapter 1: Makeover Magic Style Function Comfort Inventory Budget Timeline
Chapter 2: Fabrics and Tools Fabrics Notions and Tools
Chapter 3: Tips and Techniques Basic Stitches Seams and Hems Bias Tape Pointers Zippers Embellishment and Trim
Makeover Challenge #1: From Drab to Fab Chapter 4: Inviting Entryway Reupholstered Seat Fabric Tray Flirty Floor Mat
Chapter 5: La Vida Lively (Living Room)
Basket Liner Sofa Slipcover Stretched Canvas Art Envelope Pillow Butterfly Chair Cover
Chapter 6: Sweet Dreams Bedroom Dreamy Duvet Cover Upholstered Headboard Roman Shade Bolster Pillows Japanese Yukata Robe Simple Slippers
Makeover Challenge #2: Dressing the Table to Fit the Occasion Chapter 7: Tea for Two Reversible Place Mats Unlined Napkins Dish Towel Tea Cozy
Chapter 8: Party On Beaded Table Skirt Lined Cocktail Napkins Roller Shade Goodie Bags
Chapter 9: A Swell Affair Table Runner Chalkboard Napkin Rings or Place Cards Classic Apron M'octagonal Coasters
Makeover Challenge #3: A Room that Grows Up (Along with the Kids)
Chapter 10: Baby Mine Tulle Canopy Box Cushion Felt Mobile Improv Applique Blankie
Chapter 11: Pee Wee Playhouse Bedtime Backdrop Night-Light Lamp Shade Cover Marshmallow Cushion Switch Plate Cover
Chapter 12: Smells Like Tween Spirit Carefree Curtains Ravioli Floor Pillow Pom-Pom Pillow Hanging Caddy
Makeover Challenge #4: One Space, Three Functions Chapter 13: Executive Suite Memo Board Journal Cover Mobile Office Tote Fabric-Covered Wastebasket
Chapter 14: Vanity Fair Jewelry Display Wristlet Pouch Pinwheel Tray
"My Precious" Ring Box
Chapter 15: Craft Atelier Canvas Coffee Cans Artist's Sling Sewing Machine Cover Utilitarian Table Cover
Resources Index
Anonymous
Posted March 20, 2012
This book takes the guesswork out of lots of home sewing projects! Most of the projects are pretty easy, there are some fun ideas in the book.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 13, 2013
I only have 36 pages. In this book what the heck is going on
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Posted April 11, 2013
AGAIN? WHAT ARE YOU TYOPING? IM AT THE NEXT RES.
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Posted March 25, 2013
Is this the library
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Posted March 26, 2013
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Overview
Want to bring a new look to a tired room without spending a fortune? Designer Lexie Barnes shows you how to personalize your living space in just a few hours, with 50 fresh, fun, pattern-free sewing projects. Transform a living room with a custom-designed slipcover and coordinated pillows. Redecorate a bedroom in a weekend by sewing up a headboard cover, a lampshade, and matching window treatments. Learn how easy and inexpensive it can be to change the look of a child’s room as ...