The Best How-To's in Home Decorating! Either Book or Video or DVD!
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Books ON SALE:
Written by a professional in the drapery business for over 25 years, this book totally
demystifies the drapery making process with exact step-by-step instructions, filled
with over 100 detailed illustrations.
Quickly master the secrets of custom-made draperies, never before revealed with
just a few hours of application and fun reading! Picture how this knowledge can
give you beautiful custom draperies in your own home (or somebody elses!) Use the
spare money you will save for that luscious fabric you've just been dying to have.
Or to do that extra room you've just never had enough money left over to do. Beam
every time someone notices YOUR lovely draperies . . . made exclusively by YOU.
All of this know-how is contained in the workbook:CUSTOM DRAPERY MAKING: FORM-ONE
METHOD.
A workbook that is easy to read. . . easy to follow. . . and will move you confidently
along from one step to another.
YOU LEARN:
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How to avoid the need for costly specialized equipment.
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How to take the guessing out of measuring for yardage. A simple way, yet hardly
anyone does it.
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What the biggest mistake is in cutting the fabric. Avoid expensive, serious trouble.
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What to do about seams. A simple trick done right at the start.
"I was new in the business and had made contacts with other drapery workroom professionals
who had been in the business for 25-40 years. They STILL panicked at making pinch
pleated sheers! Wouldn't you know, my first order was large AND for pinch pleated
sheers! I followed this book, step-by-step and very effortlessly created stunning
draperies. I've never seen a book so thorough and complete on drapery making!" Stacie
McWilliams, Sandusky MI
YOU ALSO LEARN:
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The simple and EASY way to get custom pleats even, THE FIRST TIME! So easy, we wonder
why it's done any other way.
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The ONE SECRET so closely held in business that, when known, makes the home-made
drapery look expertly custom-made, quickly, without spending another nickel!
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You'll discover the ONE KEY to custom draperies most everybody forgets (it's
so important you may want to read page 143 first!).
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The easiest way to line a drapery. Line? Why? Why not? You'll finally know. All
this and much more!
"I've already started reading the Form-One book. It's so easy to read and I'm confident
I'll learn all I need to know. Thank you very much. JBR, American Fork, UT
SAVE THE PRICE OF THE BOOK & MORE
ON YOUR FIRST DRAPERY!
"I have never found any other book to be so complete on this subject before! I have
been a seamstress all my life, but never attempted draperies. After reading this
book, I am actually eager to tackle first drapery project! Alice Wood, Valencia CA
Order #1935 CUSTOM-MADE DRAPERIES: FORM-ONE METHOD
for $39.00
US. 200+ pages including special effects, and resources for supplies. Also includes
our exclusive, tiny stacking FAN PLEAT, plus PINCH (French) Pleat, Grommet Top,
and TAB draperies. A book that will remain a classic on the bookshelves of every
home decorator!
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#1955
Installation BOOK for the Professional or the Do-It-Yourselfer!
Professionally install Custom Draperies and Window Coverings. 115 pages, $24.95
This is a book for not only those who might want to become a professional drapery
installer, but a must have reference book for everyone else. At some time in your
life, many of the installations covered in this book are bound to surface into your
own environment. Now you don’t have to commit them all to memory, but rather keep
this on your library shelf as a reference for all those projects that will come
up.
Just look at what is all included here . . .
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The Installer(professional or you!):
Important things for the installer, Common problems to look for, How installer can
make additional sales, Basic check list, Double and triple check.
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Fasteners – Tools – Construction:
Construction of windows and walls, Fasteners, Tools to use.
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How to Install a Traverse Rod:
Determining rod width, rod height, installing end brackets, center supports, placing
rod in brackets, ceiling installation, adjusting master carriers, tension pulley.
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Other Common Rods:
Double rods, Decorator rods, Continental rods, Installers
chart for deductions.
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How to Adjust Rods:
Regular rods to a one-way draw, stack back on left or right. Decorator rods to a
one-way draw, stack back on left or right. Changing sides of cord pulls. Restringing
rods. Uneven pairs
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The Finishing Touches:
Hanging the drapery, pinning, attaching the drapery to the rod, breaking the buckram,
steaming, tie-back draperies.
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Top Treatments:
Hanging on a rod, mounted on a board, where to hang the drapery rods, mounting rods
to the wall, recommended procedures.
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Hard Window Coverings:
Hanging the Mini blind, Vertical blind, standard Pleated Shades, Woven Woods.
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Fan Pleat Rods:
Hanging the Fan Wall, Fan Ceiling, and FanWood Rods.
There are instructions and illustrations that make your life easy installing. It
is highly detailed, yet is aimed for the layman. It makes what seems a mountainous
job, easily understandable, and easier to do. A must have for anyone’s library as
you won't find these highly held secrets available in any other book. Do it like
the professionals do and make it EASY on yourself!
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NEW! Get all your decorating education in one book, covering Easy Draperies, Valances,
Shades and even Easy Slipcovers.
$24.95
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All this in ONE Book!
Part 1— Quick’n Easy Drapery & Valance Fabricating
- Teaches the Basic Skills and Stitches, Tabling, and Constructing the . . .
- Pinch Pleat
- Shirred Drapery
- Austrian and Hour Glass Panels
- Bishop Sleeve Drapery & Pouff Swag Holder
- Louis XV Valance
- Tab Top, Shaped and Hour Glass Curtains
- Tie Backs, Trims, and Installation
Part 2— Quick’n Easy Shade Fabricating Shades
- Fabric prep, Pillowcase Method, Unlined Shades
- Rings, Grommets, and Ribs
- Hardware and stringing the Shade
- Mounting Shades and Installation of . . .
- Roman, Hobbled, Pouff Shades
- Austrian, & Pleated & Shirred Balloon
- Ruffled Bottom Balloon, Insulated Shades
- Laminated Shades
Part 3— Quick’n Easy Button-Wrap & Pin Slipcovers using Wide Fabrics
- Learn a Quick’n Easy way to Slipcover your couch, chair, or ottomans using fabric
over 100” wide.
- Make your furniture washable! Includes . . .
- Measuring
- Calculating Yardage
- Fabric Layout for cutting
- Draping Cutting, Sewing and Finishing
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Grommet Top Drapery EBook
Insider Secrets to Creating the massively popular Grommet Top Drapery - The EASY,
NO-FAIL SYSTEM! Crammed full of Photos, Detailed Information, Pricing, and Complete
Instructions for Total Mastery!
"Thanks for producing such as great guide. I thought I knew quite a bit about making
drapes, but found so much to learn from your book." Sonja Hansen, Joseph City AZ
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Fan Pleat Drapery EBook
Create the tiny-stacking Fan Pleat Drapery - this Ebook is Loaded with of a variety
of Photos, Step-by-Step Directions, Lining, Estimate forms, and No-Sew information.
Complete Instructions for any home sewer!
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Tab Top Drapery EBook
Create the soft, unique Tab Top Drapery - this Ebook is Loaded with of a variety
of Photos, Detailed Information, Go-Tabs, Go-Ties and Go-Button instructions. Also
some very creative TieBack to make to set the drapery off! Complete Instructions
for Total Mastery!
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#ADP7 -
Creating Window Wonders 122 pgs. $55
An instructional textbook of 122 pages, detailing approximately 36 different treatments,
including pleated draperies, swag treatments, Roman and balloon shades, cornice
boards, dust skirts and coverlets, sheers, laminated shades, tie backs and much
more. Each subject is covered extensively from measuring and calculating yardage,
to step by step fabrication techniques, through the installation process. Also included
is a glossary of 50 terms, a stack-back chart, detailed instructions on how to figure
pleats, an in-depth discussion of pattern repeats and drapery fabrics and a section
to test yourself. As a part of each chapter there are drawings, sketches and detailed
math calculations to make each project simple to understand. Shipping included.
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VIDEOS . . .
#SCA So You Want to Make a Slipcover.
59 min DVD - $40.00
Finally, a 59 minute VHS video of our slipcovering technique has been released.
Our technique is unique, and is a method that requires that one has the furniture
to work with. We use this method onsite, actually sewing slipcovers in our customers
homes.
Join Karen Erickson, slipcover professional, artist and teacher, as she shows "how
to cut" and "sew" a custom fitted slipcover for furniture. No measuring. No pattern
making. Learn quick, rewarding shortcuts, that she uses daily, as she works onsite
in her customers homes.
Learn how to: cut fabric face out before sewing the slipcover, a quick way to make
continuous welt; how to use welt cord in construction of the slipcover, sewing with
our unique method of "ditch stitching"; techniques for difficult areas, crotch and
tuck-ins; how to dress a slipcover properly, equipment used for making a slipcover
and much, much more.
Yes, you can make a slipcover, and enjoy doing it!
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#SCU Slipcovers
for Cushions
45 min DVD $30.
Shows how to make slipcovers for existing cushions. Includes how to make continuous
welt cord, outlining pattern fabric face up, zipper placket, directional stitching,
pattern matching and more.
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STW Slipcover Tips
for Wing Chairs
45min DVD $30.00
Shows how to deal with two types of wing chairs. Includes difficult areas, the crotch
areas, pattern matching, step of assembly, zippers and more. This video builds on
what was learned from the first video "So You Want to Make a Slipcover".
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SCD Slipcovers for
Dining and Side Chairs
64min DVD - $35.00
Here is where we really get creative and have fun! You will be amazed at how easy
and affordable it is to transform the look of simple dining chairs. Course teaches
how to select a chair which easily lends itself to simple and effective slipcovers.
Logical instruction is given on how to approach slipcovering chairs. 5 different
chairs are discussed making 10 different slipcovers. Instructor is John French of
DIY Slipcovers
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Each of the following six videos are step by step, hands-on, visual instruction
for the individual topic. Each video covers how to measure, how to figure
yardage, and a discussion of the appropriate fabrics for the treatment. Each
project is made in its entirety from figuring and cutting the fabric, through the
final instructions on how to install it. Now available in
DVD or VHS.
$40 each. Shipping included via Media Mail-(2-9 days
depending on how far you are from where it is mailed. Most are 2-5 days).
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#ADP1- How to Make Pleated Draperies
Includes not only the actual construction process of a pleated drapery, but also
a detailed discussion of how to figure pleats with several examples of the math
involved.
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#ADP2 - How to Make Swag Treatments
Today's most popular treatment. Covers board swags, pole swags, knotted swags,
and knots and rosettes.
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#ADP3 - How to Build and Cover Cornice Boards
Discussion of how to build a cornice board, the types of wood to use, the dimensions
to make it. Demonstration of how to pad, cover, cord, and line a cornice board;
how to cut bias strips, cover cording, and attach it to the cornice. Also, a discussion
of covering shaped boards and using double cording.
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#ADP4 - How to Make Roman and Balloon Shades
Flat Roman shades, shirred balloon shades, and pleated balloon shades are covered
on this video. Included is a close-up view of stringing these shades with
the use of a cord lock.
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#ADP5 - How to Install Window Treatments
Actual demonstrations of how to hang traverse rods, curtain rods, cornice boards
and valances, roller shades, fabric shades, mini blinds, verticals, bay windows.
Also, how to dress down a drapery and hang tied back treatments. Includes
a discussion of the tools and equipment necessary to install draperies.
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#ADP6 - How to Make Laminated Shades, Throw Pillows, & Pattern
Repeats
This video gives instruction on how to: 1. Construct roller shades using your own
fabric 2. How to make square, corded throw pillows, including covering cording 3.
An in-depth discussion of how to figure, cut, and sew printed fabrics.
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Return and Exchange Policy: Please read
carefully before placing your order!
Mechanically defective video tapes or books may be exchanged for the SAME TITLE
ONLY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF PURCHASE. Videos or books may NOT be returned for reasons
based on content. Books will be exchanged only if damaged in shipping and only for
the same title. Exchanges will be made ONLY upon receipt by us of the defective
merchandise. We can not be responsible for return shipping cost. PERSONAL AND BUSINESS
CHECKS TAKE 14 BUSINESS DAYS TO PROCESS.
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Power Sewing Step-By-Step
Sandra Betzina, Host of HGTV's Sew Perfect, 232 pgs.
Reg: $34.95 SALE: $18.00
For the first time ever, Sandra Betzina gathers all of the information from her
years of sewing experience into one complete resource. Power Sewing
is fully illustrated with more than 500 photos of step-by-step processes and beautiful
finished garments. Join Sandra in her sewing room as she teaches you how to build
a wardrobe, how to make flattering fashion choices, and shows hundreds of great
sewing techniques that will have you sewing like a pro in no time. The accessible
format and comprehensive instructions make learning new skills a breeze for every
sewer.
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Every Sewer's Guide to the Perfect Fit
Customizing Your Patterns for a Sensational Look
Mary Morris / Sally McCann, 144 pgs.
Reg: $27.95 SALE: $15.00
Say good-bye to skirts that sag, pants that bind, and necklines that gap! Never
again will you lavish time and money on sewing beautiful clothes that don't
flatter your figure because they just don't fit.
With this user-friendly guide, you'll learn how to personlaize your faviorite
sewing patterns to fit your own unique and individual body. With step-by-step instructions,
easy-to-understand line drawings, and full-color before and after photos, experts
share their simple measuring and alteration techniques to make your patterns -and
your clothes - fit every time. You'll even learn to design your own patterns
for the perfectly fitting clothes you've always dreamed of.
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Serger Secrets:
High-Fashion Techniques for Creating Great-Looking Clothes, 244 pgs.
Reg: $21.95 SALE: $12.00
From pintucking and piping to quilting, shirring, and inserting a zipper - this
book has the step-by-step instrucions and detailed photographs sewers need to get
the most from their sergers. You'll find:
- 500 photos - one for every step of every techniquje
- 121 solutions to 39 problems you may have with your serger
- 58 techniques - all with step-by-step instructions
- Dozens of inspiring photographs of completed garments
- 60 pages of expert advice to help you master your serger
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Singer: The New Sewing with a Serger:
Serge with confidence, save time, and get professional results! 128 pgs.
Reg: 16.95 SALE: $9.00
Presenting all the basics, and a whole lot more . . .
- what to look for when buying a serger
- adjusting tension dials for perfect stitches
- the latest stitches and accessories
- tips and techniques for serging corners, curves, seams, and hems
- easy construction methods for your entire wardrobe
- serging specialty fabrics
- new ideas for decorative serging
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