Windows with Style: Do-it-yourself window treatments (ISBN 0865733481)

Short Only On Instructions:
I got four books in an effort to teach myself to properly sew drapes and curtains. This particular book was a learning experience in that I don't think that a window treatment could possibly exist that isn't included in here. This book taught me what everything is called, generally how it's put together, what types of window treatments are best for certain areas, like small windows, or dormers. It was extremely interesting and educational. I have to say upfront that if you are new to sewing, you will get lost fast in this book. I would say it is good for the intermediate or expert seamstress. There are beautiful color photos of each project, but there are little steps omitted, so it is not a 1-2-3 type of book. However, if you are already a fairly good sewer, you should have no problem with it. I was impressed by the number of shades, roman, roller, and such that are included in this book. There is also a section on frosting glass and making Shoji screens. There just doesn't seem to be anything left out concerning the windows. Overall, this book is very worthwhile for the learning experience. And I look forward to using it to make some shades when I am done with my drapes!

Great Book:
This book is great! I purchased it because I mainly wanted an easy way to make hobbled roman shades. I found articles on the net that tell you how to make roman shades but I did not feel that they explained the process well enough. So after purchasing this book Windows with Style: Do-it-yourself window treatments, I made the roman shades for my daughters bedroom, living room, and bathroom. It was easy. The calculations were easy to figure out. Every thing will come out right if you can use a ruler and do simple math. The projects can be done with a variety of fabrics. The alternative window projects like the shoji window screen and the hanging window planter are great too. I made the shoji window screen for my zen-themed bedroom and the hanging window planter for my kitchen. This gave me a convenient place to put my herb garden. Although many of the other projects in this book are of no use to me because they are not my style, I feel that I did get what I wanted and more from this book. Five Stars!

Excellent Window Treatment Resource:
Very good resource for just about any kind of window decor you could possibly want.

Window Covering "How To":
The book was exactly what I hoped for, although I did find one minor error in the instructions. The instructions were otherwise very detailed, and the book had a lot of good ideas for window coverings.

Use this book to make any window treatment:
This book shows the basics but with a little imagination you can use this book to make any window treatment. If you can sew a straight line you can make any of the window treatments in this book. I have used this book to create custom window treatments for my kitchen, office, family room, master bath and guest bath, so far.