SOFTEN UP

"Curtains, Shades, Pillows & Covers: Inspiration and Techniques" by Jean Nayar is a comprehensive reference guide to making soft furnishings for your home.

Filled with image galleries and workshops, the book offers lots of ideas for choosing fabric, shapes, design details and more.

Each category is paired with step-by-step instructions on techniques and items and includes troubleshooting, design and professional advice.

A "minimum sew" feature teaches you how to customize store-bought items to achieve your desired results.

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