LauraJ Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 My dil wants me to teach her how to sew. They are moving into a new home and she wants to make the curtains, bed covers, etc. It'll be more like a duvet than a quilt. Anyone have any really good books out there that they'd recommend that I get for her to help with SIMPLE ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoinette Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Singer has a library of sewing reference books. Sewing Projects for the Home and More Sewing Projects for the Home have both duvet covers and window treatments in them. Check it out and see if one of those might meet your needs. I checked with Amazon and they have the first one at least. I think I bought mine at a local fabric store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 My favorite is an oldie, from 1992, Creative Window Treatments Forty-Five Styles Shown Step-by-Step published by The Home Decorating Institute. I see it used on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Window-Treatments-Step---Step/dp/086573352X/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1319301437&sr=8-8 It shows how to measure and sew all kinds of curtains and valences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 I used the Singer series of books to make a variety of curtains/drapes. I think there are also throw pillows, maybe table runners, seat cushions, shower curtains and other items in those books. I haven't used them in a while but I do remember them being pretty straight forward and easy to use. Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoinette Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Must be something in the air in our area, huh Dianne? For all who don't get that, Dianne and I live about three miles apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted October 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Thanks! Ordered one of the singer books to get her started. I'll be heading down to So Cal when they move into their new place and by that time - I can teach her a little bit. She's also going to get a couple little girl dress patterns - she might as well learn how to make those too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Have a barrel of fun, safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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