Katrin Cargill's Simple Cushions (Soft Furnishing Workbooks S.)

by James Merrell (Photographer), Katrin Cargill (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2005

  $3.25

  This practical spiral-bound workbook contains over 100 imaginative ideas for cushions of all shapes and sizes. The main section of the book consists of twenty stylish projects, each one run across a fold-out spread and accompanied by a list of materials and a sequence of easy-to-follow step-by-step artworks. Each project is beautifully illustrated, allowing the reader to see at a glance the full impact of the finished item. Simple Cushions demonstrates how to create stylish cushions for beds, chairs and sofas, covered in a wide variety of beautiful fabrics. In addition, there are ideas for creating exciting effects with different borders and edgings, trimmings and fastenings or techniques such as applique, embroidery and fabric paints. There are clear guidelines on how to sew cushions of all shapes and sizes, how to make neat corners, choose lining fabrics and appropriate fillings and clean and care for all the fabrics and trimmings featured.