Must-have guide to sewing for your home Make your home look like a million bucks with home design expert Erin Schlosser. Learn how to choose home decor fabric, needles, and thread and get step-by-step instructions for everything from working with cording and zippers to sewing a blind hem. Become a design whiz with Erin’s in-depth lessons on the basic elements of design and decorating, including everything from basic reupholstery and hanging window treatments to customizing ready-made items and more! Then put these newfound skills to use with 31 decor projects to complement any style, including functional projects to cover your windows and walls, plus DIY bed linens, throw pillows, and the perfect accessories for every room in your home. • The first home decor sewing book you need to buy! Interior design basics plus technique-based projects for all skill levels • 31 projects covering DIY window treatments, linens, storage solutions, rugs, pillows, and more • Customize your space with interior design lessons from a professional designer Many sewing books contain home decor projects but few delve into the topic the way sewist and first-time author Schlosser, whose background is in interior design, does. Introducing home sewists to basic interior design principles, she provides advice for choosing and using home decor fabrics, and presents a series of projects ranging from simple curtains and linens to professional-quality window treatments and decorative accessories. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, as well as measuring and cutting guides, a supply list, and a summary of techniques used. Incorporated throughout are design tips and suggestions for further customization. VERDICT Schlosser's expertise, combined with the uncommon focus on professional-quality home decor projects, make this an excellent addition to sewing collections. ― Library Journal Treat your home to a makeover with your sewing skills. Create fabulous projects that turn a house into a home. Home decor and interior design projects for all skills with professional designer tips. You'll find 31 projects for windows, linens, storage, rugs, pillows and more. This book includes Design, Fabric Basics, Window Treatments, Linens for bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, Storage, Walls and Floors and the Outdoors. You'll discover questions to help you make design decisions about your decor; line drawings and photos. There are plenty of projects for graded skill levels, so even if you only have the basics, you can start to make straight away. I like the cornice (pelmet cover), twisted table runner and pineapple hot pad. All the storage solutions look great. I was surprised to see Drapes (curtains) labelled as skill level 3, I am not a highly skilled sewer, but I have made curtains for years. The bed skirt looked more complicated to me but was graded as Skill level 2 as was the duvet cover. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. ― yarnsandfabrics.co.uk Transform your dwelling into a space that reflects your personality, your imagination, and your dreams. Sew Home, written by a professional interior designer, will teach you the basics of interior design as well as how to make 31 projects for the home. The projects include window treatments, linens, storage solutions, and more in a range of skill levels. Filled with valuable information, this book is the must-have guide for any home-decor sewist. ― Sew News Erin Schlosser's interior design work has been published in numerous magazines. When she's not teaching classes or working with clients, Erin spends her time creating a line of sewing patterns, cooking with her husband, and napping with the cats. Schlosserdesigns.com Complement any style when you learn interior design Basics that will turn your house into a welcoming treat Stash by c&t books Softcover, 144 pages