Professional Results: Soft Furnishings

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Whether you hope to develop your passion into a rewarding career or simply want to add finishing touches to your own home, this book will show you how to produce schemes and specify effectively for them. Learn the techniques the pros use to create beautifully finished makes. The section at the front o the book takes you through all the essential techniques, which are clearly explained and illustrated with step-by-step photography. Featuring nine detailed projects, this book shows you how to make curtains, blinds, scatter cushions, bed valances, and everything in between. Packed with practical information on every aspect of soft furnishings, you ll have the know-how to make elaborate pieces for every room in the house.

Author Bio

Wendy Shorter is a Fellow and Director of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers (AMUSF) and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Upholders (archaic word for upholsterers). In 2008 she was appointed Director of Training for the AMUSF and she represents the Association on several industry boards. Wendy trained and taught advanced upholstery at London Metropolitan University, formerly the London College of Furniture. She is City and Guilds Qualified and has been teaching for many years.