OK, so I am tired of the way my house looks but I don't have enough money for a redo. I would like new curtains, pillows, tablecloths, and whatever else will make my house look good. Sound familiar? Lucky for me, I can sew. I don't have to go to Wally World and buy cheap "made in China" objects for my home. The only thing I really need is good fabric and a good pattern.
The need for the right fabric is obvious but why a pattern? After all, curtain panels are straight with a hem on one end and a pocket for running the rod on the other. True but a pattern can be a guide. A good pattern gives you hints, sizes, and shows you what measurements you need to make a project successful.
Here's a good curtain and drapery pattern. The pattern has variations I can use in the living room (drapes) and in the kitchen.
Another project I have in mind is a duvet. I want to redo my bedroom. Even though the idea for the duvet is in my head, certain measurements need to be right. Same with the decorative pillows. I would hate to get started and cut only to find the cuts weren't the right size and I have to buy more fabric.
Saving a few dollars on a pattern could end up costing big dollars in the end not to mention wasted time and frustration. Having a buddy help with a project is priceless, even if the buddy is paper.
Here's a good curtain and drapery pattern. The pattern has variations I can use in the living room (drapes) and in the kitchen.
Another project I have in mind is a duvet. I want to redo my bedroom. Even though the idea for the duvet is in my head, certain measurements need to be right. Same with the decorative pillows. I would hate to get started and cut only to find the cuts weren't the right size and I have to buy more fabric.
Saving a few dollars on a pattern could end up costing big dollars in the end not to mention wasted time and frustration. Having a buddy help with a project is priceless, even if the buddy is paper.
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