Book Review
Projects in this book are for sewers who range in experience from
intermediate to advanced. Sewers of all experience levels should
read the opening sections because they will prepare you for making
the projects in this book, especially if you have never attempted
sewing for your home. First there is the section on how to use this
book followed by a section on fabrics. Fabrics for Home Decorating
includes a glossary of essential terms and a handy chart to help
you select fabrics for the type of project you will be making. Mixing
and matching fabrics and choosing colors is also important because
it will prepare you for what to look for when you go to purchase
your material. Equipment & Notions includes information on basic
tools, tools for measuring, marking & cutting and notions, with
a definition for each item.
The projects in this book are divided into the areas of the house
where they would be used; Windows (16 projects), Pillows (15 projects),
Tables (11), Bed and Bath (7). At the beginning of each section
there is information you need to consider before starting a project.
For example, measuring the window for curtains and figuring out
the amount of material needed for the project. There is also a handy
chart, which you can photocopy and use to figure out the amount
of material you will need to buy. Also covered is how to prepare
the material for the project as well as hemming. Cutting directions
and list of things you will need are included with each project
make getting everything for your project purchased and prepared
quickly and easily. Each project has a small but useful glossary
of terms as well as photo representation of variations of the project
type i.e. two ways to mount shades.
I really like that the editors of this book include a section with
photos and information on products that will save you time and help
you be as successful as possible when working on a project in this
book. There is also a section on how to do some of the stitching
techniques required for projects contained in the book, using your
Serger, sewing machine or sewing by hand. I also really like the
clear photos of the step-by-step instructions for each part of the
projects including the tools being used. This makes it easier for
sewers attempting to make things for the home for the first time
because they can see how each step is supposed to look. I like that
the editors included beautiful photos of the final product. This
way you can get an idea if it is the project for you, if it will
look good in your home and to compare with what you made when you
are done. |
