Window treatments are an important part of the decorative appeal of most rooms in the home. The options range from extravagant curtains and valances to plain blinds or shutters. These are all traditional ways of decorating windows, but with a little creativity you can break loose from convention and introduce your own innovative ideas. Looking […]
Window treatments and curtains particularly offer a good opportunity to break with tradition and create your own designs and decorative themes. You can, of course, make or buy new curtains, but there are many ways of adapting and revamping existing curtains. Reducing Costs • Reviving old curtains: Give old curtains a new lease on life […]
Bunds are the main alternative to curtains and can be made from a variety of different fabrics. Tiy to balance decorative and functional requirements, and assess to what extent a blind will need to block light or provide privacy. Styles of Blind: Blinds vary in shape and size as much as any other kind of […]
Other trimmings, however, are dual-purpose and perform a function within a window-dressing system. Cornices Cornices form a decorative finish to hide the running systems of curtains and create a finished-looking window treatment. They tend to be used for grand curtain treatments, but lighter-weight, less elaborate versions can look effective in a simpler decorative plan. Using […]
To understand filet crochet you need to think of the basic mesh as a grid of lines. You have a tall stitch (usually a treble) to form each of the vertical lines, and a string of chain stitches (usually two) to form the horizontal lines. The solid blocks are made by replacing the chain stitches […]
Pastel checks are combined with a pale green base on these simple unlined curtains to give any room a light and airy feel without being too feminine. Don’t be hesitant about working with checked fabrics. it is surprisingly easy! Size: To fit a track 250cm (100 in) long, with finished length of 230cm (92in). You […]
Extra height was added to the room here by making the curtains floor-to-ceiling length. Let’s Make up. Size: Tie-backs measure 46 5 x 12cm 118 1/2 x 4 1/2 in) Swags and tails to fit pole 200cm (80in) long with finished length of 288cm it (15 1/4 in) . You Will Need for Stately Style […]
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How Can I Clean Wear And Tear Marks?
How Can I Clean Wear And Tear Marks? Inevitable around the home. However, some problems, such as mildew, need to be controlled; otherwise, they may require professional treatment and can cause permanent damage to household items. How Can I Clean Wear And Tear Marks? Mildew Patches Mildew tends to occur in damp parts of the […]
Taking Body Measurements for Clothing
Taking Body Measurements for Clothing… Keep accurate measurements for yourself and other family members, and use them as a reference when buying or making clothes. When taking a person’s measurements, be sure that he or she is standing straight. When you go shopping to buy clothes, carry the measurements with you. Revise children’s measurements frequently, […]
Many of the paint effects used on woodwork may also be applied to furniture. Preparing Surfaces: Many pieces of furniture are smaller scale than other wooden surfaces, and their surfaces may include fine details and curves. You may, therefore, need to spend more time preparing the surfaces thoroughly. However, the surface area will not be […]
When you understand the language of plants, but also our healing work, then we can supply ourselves. Healthy diet, not to force the body, even possible to make daily walks. When we pay attention to these, us to explore the healing plants and remains only to take advantage of them. When we begin to understand […]
Facings; Sometimes a shaped edge is finished with a facing. This is a piece of fabric that is attached to the edge and then folded to the wrong side. It is usually totally invisible from the right side and will frequently have seams that echo the seams of the outer section. Facings are usually interfaced […]
Based on cross stitch, this lovely stitch is an example of a loop, or pile, stitch, in which loops of yarn formed by the stitches create a pile on the surface of the canvas. Used in embroidery as well as needlepoint, velvet stitch was first seen in the reign of Charles I and was again […]
How to make Crochet Edgings? Now let’s talk about these techniques. Once the main crochet section has been made, an edging is often added to finish off the item. The way this is done can transform the work – if the edging is wrong, a beautiful piece of crochet can be ruined! Attaching the yarn […]
To understand filet crochet you need to think of the basic mesh as a grid of lines. You have a tall stitch (usually a treble) to form each of the vertical lines, and a string of chain stitches (usually two) to form the horizontal lines. The solid blocks are made by replacing the chain stitches […]
How to make Straight Stitches?
Straight stitches have been used for centuries. They can be seen in early samplers and many pieces of 17th century needlework. You have already learned decorative ways of using several straight stitches, but many other effects are also possible, as can be seen in the next project. Try experimenting with the variations shown below and […]
Zip fastenings Most skirts, and many dresses, fasten with a zip and, if this is inserted badly, it can easily spoil the finished look of an otherwise excellent garment. Zips are usually inserted into an opening in a seam, and they can be centred behind the seamline or set to one side. The latter method […]