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Book Review of Windows with Style: Do-It-Yourself Window Treatments

Windows with Style: Do-It-Yourself Window Treatments
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This book is 224 pages of color photos of finished window treatments and instructions on how to create the looks illustrated. Fortunately, this book offers window fashions for every decorating style.

Having used this book a number of times, Ive found the instructions and color photographs to be excellent resources to help me create the window decorations.

The book begins with Selecting a Style. There are dozens of photos, each giving a reason to select that style over another. Then

Hardware Needs
Decorative hardware
Utility hardware
Hardware accessories
Installing hardware
Installing PVC poles
Installing mounting boards

How to Measure Your Windows to Get Enough Yardage

Basic Sewing Instructions
Types of seams
Matching patterned fabrics
Construction tips

Window Treatments and Instructions
Window shades
Simple window styles
Creative rod-pocket curtains
Top treatments (swags, valances, cornices)
Alternative window treatments (frosting glass and making Shoji screens)

I have several books on window treatment instructions; however I find this to be the best of the lot! Over the years, Ive purchased this book 3 times so I can part with 2.