The Batsford Book of Soft Furnishing
$36.00
The Batsford Book of Soft Furnishings by Angela Fishburn is a comprehensive guide to sewing and making soft furnishings for the home, covering everything from curtains and blinds to upholstered furniture and cushions. Published by the respected Batsford imprint in 1978, it offers clear instruction and practical techniques for creating professional results with fabric.
Description
The Batsford Book of Soft Furnishings by Angela Fishburn is a thorough and practical handbook for anyone wanting to sew and construct beautiful soft furnishings from scratch. Published by Batsford in 1978, this title carries the hallmark quality of the Batsford craft series, offering detailed instruction grounded in traditional sewing and upholstery techniques that remain relevant to home sewers today.
The book covers a wide range of soft furnishing projects and skills, with guidance on both construction methods and fabric selection. Topics and techniques addressed include:
- Curtains and pelmets, including heading styles and lining methods
- Roman, roller and festoon blinds
- Cushion covers and scatter cushions, including piped and buttoned finishes
- Loose covers and fitted chair covers
- Upholstery basics and padding techniques for furniture
- Bed covers, valances and bedroom soft furnishings
- Fabric joining, seam finishing and professional hand-sewing techniques
This book suits home sewers who want to move beyond garment sewing and tackle the rewarding craft of soft furnishings. It is particularly useful for those wanting to re-cover chairs, sew lined curtains, or create tailored cushions and bed dressings with a polished finish. The clear, methodical approach makes it accessible to sewers who already have a basic handle on a sewing machine and want to develop their skills in interior textiles.
168 pages. Published by Batsford, 1978. ISBN: 9780713412673.
Genre: Sewing
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
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| Dimensions | 28 × 22 × 4 cm |
