European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - December 20, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse Sew and save do if yourself decorating associated press Ewing tour own window Irea Imenes. Bedspreads and pillows and Oiler projects can Savo Money and time and product a personal decorating statement to boo for a successful outcome however gear the project to your sewing level. This is easier than it used to to since there Are a number of decorating promo cos mat require Only minimal sewing skill. Several pattern companies even Olfer no sew pallets such As wrap and Lio slipcovers and pillows to create Home decorating accessories according to Judy Linda i. A sewing instructor ind author of a number of books on sewing Linda i Days Hose seeking simple shapes do not necessarily have to give up the stylish looks for example instead of a balloon Shade which classically has Box pleats Al the tap. Choose a juju if cad Paffi n the look is similar but the Cloud Shade which is simply gathered Al the lop. 15 much easier to make. You can even turn a ready made curtain into a Short Claud Srov by sowing Ungs on the Backol the curtain. Attach some strings to she Bottom of the curtain and lie in up permanently if you place he Lings near the lop you end up with a Cloud balance said Linda i Combine the treat Mon mini blinds to Sollen the hard edged contemporary look of the blinds. Lace panels Are easy to work with no fining is usually required and of ten the it a in edging eliminates the need Lor hems sew a Chomg Al the top and siring the pane on a Rod for instant installation use tension rods. Draping and a wagging Labonc Over a pole is a popular no sew decorating trick to Irmo windows. Ii privacy is required do the swag my Over mini blinds or Plain widow shades Lindalila has employed this method n tier own Home. I leave it up for a while and Wien i get dred of d i rearrange the she says when draping fabric make suit to select a Typo that hangs gracefully. Mosquito netting and Nylon incl Are excellent but Don t expect tins trick to work if you use a stiff and heavy fabric an easy window decorating idea Lor beginners is to Cove a Plain roller Shade with fabric make sure 1r Purchase a Lair Good qualy Shade so the roller Spring will perform adequately take the Shade o f the Oiler apply glue with a paint roller and smooth the fabric on of the Shade allow the Shade Lowry and then real lactic Illo Tho roller. Linda i suggests working Wilh shades for Small or Standard Sije windows at first to gel Good results use a Quick drying flexible or laminating glue and use a medium to lightweight Labonc. Herman Phynes. Marketing director for Vogue butt Enck patterns suggests working with what you have if you have draperies or Large treatments such As a Bedspread Hist you no longer want to use he suggests Recycle them into smaller Ireal ments you can shorten draperies into valances 3rd turn bedspreads or tattle cloths into pillows " you can also achieve a decorating lift by adding trimmings to existing treatments according to Phynes. Trimmings a a Par of a movement towards More forma interiors " he says you can add embellishments such As Ball fringe to window draperies pillows and Able covers simply by gluing them on he advises using a lube of White glue choosing the right fabric helps ensure a Good outcome Phynes advice is to buy a full repeal or a halt Yard of fabric and take it Home to live with for a lev. Days by we committing to a larger order according o Omdahl. If is always easier to sew lightweight to medium fabrics than Low Ork with upholstery weight fabrics or material that is very sheer and Flimsy beginners should Chint Zes Crisp finished Cottons and Rayons in fairly tight weaves Loose weaves Are d of cull lose because they stretch arid pull a solid or an All Over Pant is easiest because it won i need Matching and me design hides a multitude of Little puckers and she added. An unbalanced window is exaggerated by the use of Bright fabric for draperies using a Wall color and drapery fabric that match will diminish the unbalanced effect. Solid Wall with multicoloured Chintz draperies 8ft. 20 it. 3 in. Similar coloured Wall and draperies up brightening up a dark panelled Wall the addition of curtains and groupings of posters or prints distracts attention away from dreary panelling in a basement room. Before 8ft. 24ft. After sunday. December 20, 1987 the stars and stripes Page 17
