02243cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500260014726400510017330000470022433600260027133700260029733800360032349000350035950000310039450801030042552012410052853400450176965300110181465300140182583000350183985600430187463282UtSlPG20260610134446.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTT1 aSinger Sewing Machine Company10aHow to Make Draperies 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aSinger Sewing Library, No. 102 aRelease date is 2020-09-24 aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net a"How to Make Draperies" by Singer Sewing Machine Company is a practical guide on creating window treatments, published in the 1960s. This instructional publication falls within the home improvement genre, specifically focusing on sewing and design techniques for draperies. Given the publication period, the book reflects the post-World War II era when home decor became a significant interest for many households, providing a detailed exploration of fabric selection, measurements, and construction methods for draperies. The book is structured to cover essential topics for making draperies, starting with the types of fabrics available and how to choose them based on design and color preferences. It includes detailed instructions on measuring windows accurately and calculating fabric yardage based on fullness requirements. Various construction techniques are discussed, such as creating pleats, choosing the right thread and needle, and the benefits of lining and interlining for durability and aesthetics. Overall, this guide serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to enhance their home decor through the art of drapery making, ensuring both functionality and style. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aSewing aDraperies 0aSinger Sewing Library, No. 10240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63282