The Curtain Design Directory

Introduction, how to use this book; design details, hand sewn and machine tape headings for curtains, valances and poles, tie-back designs, fabric trims and passementerie, frill designs; fabric covered laths, covered pelmet boards and fascias; poles, including door curtains; valances, including arched and serpentined valances, and curved and scalloped shaped pelmet boards; pelmets, including lambrequins; swags and tails, including swagged valances and Venetian windows; blinds, roller, Roman and Austrian blinds and their many variations; bay windows, adapting and fitting all types of window treatments; tall and narrow windows, making the best use of static headings and Italian stringing; problem windows, design solutions for dormer windows, skylights and other difficult windows, cafe curtains; beds, headboards, bed valances and quilt designs, wall dressings, coronas and half testers, four posters, bath curtains; accessories, tablecloths and cushions.