- "Curtains, Shades, Pillows & Covers" is the one-stop reference guide to making every kind of soft furnishing for the home. Inspirational image galleries provide hundreds of ideas for fabric, shapes, design details, and more. Every category has practical workshops that give step-by-step instructions for techniques and items, plus essential troubleshooting, design advice, and professional tips. Also included is a review of window shapes and what options for covering them—taking into account needs such as privacy, light, etc. A special section, “Essential Techniques”, ensures readers that sewing expertise is at their fingertips when they need it.