Project Gutenberg 2020-09-24 Public domain in the USA. 168 Singer Sewing Machine Company How to Make Draperies Singer Sewing Library, No. 102 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "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.) Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Sewing Draperies TT Text Category: How To ... 100663 2025-07-25T07:13:33.967302 text/html 72671 2024-10-18T06:28:47 text/html 1811130 2025-07-25T07:13:40.570268 application/epub+zip 1811375 2025-07-25T07:13:37.068322 application/epub+zip 91938 2025-07-25T07:13:35.606296 application/epub+zip 1844552 2025-07-25T07:13:42.727244 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1827195 2025-07-25T07:13:39.217287 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 126181 2022-09-28T14:23:50.977859 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 63009 2025-07-25T07:13:33.221291 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 43253 2024-10-18T06:28:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15857 2025-07-25T07:13:42.895256 application/rdf+xml 21833 2025-07-25T07:13:35.715288 image/jpeg 3968 2025-07-25T07:13:35.655290 image/jpeg 1665432 2025-07-25T07:13:34.136287 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia