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Custom Drapery 6 DVD &Instructional Book Set

Dianne Apple has been in the custom drapery business for over 37 years, working directly with the client to provide fabrics, trims, style choices, hardware and installation to create a unique and individual look for each home. She is the author of "Creating Window Wonders"  an instructional textbook and six instructional DVDs. Dianne has made treatments for homes, offices, boats, airplanes, buses- even a dog bed or two!

"Dianne Apple's book, "Creating Window Wonders" is explicit, detailed, and easy to understand.  It takes all the guess work out of making professional looking window treatments. She not only teaches you how to make the drapes, but also discusses fabrics, installation and much, much more. I refer to the book constantly for things like application, how to figure yardage, how to figure pattern repeats, and the list goes on. I don't know what I would do without the book. Likewise, the videos are a wonderful visual tool that I refer to. Before doing a specific project, I review the video and it is if I just had a private lesson. There is no way that I can make a mistake. I want to thank Dianne again for taking the time to put her techniques in writing and supplementing them with the videos." - Lee Alexandrow-Busch

"Creating Window Wonders" is an instructional textbook of 122 pages, detailing approximately 36 different treatments, including pleated draperies, swag treatments, Roman and balloon shades, cornice boards, dust skirts and coverlets, sheers, laminated shades, tie backs and much more. Each subject is covered extensively from measuring and calculating yardage, to step by step fabrication techniques, through the installation process. Also included is a glossary of 50 terms, a stackback chart, detailed instructions on how to figure pleats, an in-depth discussion of pattern repeats and drapery fabrics and a section to test yourself. As a part of each chapter there are drawings, sketches and detailed math calculations to make each project simple to understand.

Each of the six videos are step by step, hands-on, visual instruction for the individual topic.  Each video covers how to measure, how to figure yardage, and a discussion of the appropriate fabrics for the treatment.  Each project is made in it's entirety from figuring and cutting the fabric, through the final instructions on how to install it.

How to Make Pleated Draperies - Includes not only the actual construction process of a pleated drapery, but also a detailed discussion of how to figure pleats with several examples of the math involved.

How to Make Swag Treatments - Today's most popular treatment. Covers board swags, pole swags, knotted swags, and knots and rosettes.

How to Build and Cover Cornice Boards - Discussion of how to build a cornice board, the types of wood to use, the dimensions to make it. Demonstration of how to pad, cover, cord, and line a cornice board; how to cut bias strips, cover cording, and attach it to the cornice. Also, a discussion of covering shaped boards and using double cording.

How to Make Roman and Balloon Shades - Flat Roman shades, shirred balloon shades, and pleated balloon shades are covered on this video. Included is a close-up view of stringing these shades with the use of a cord lock.

How to Install Window Treatments - Actual demonstrations of how to hang traverse rods, curtain rods, cornice boards and valances, roller shades, fabric shades, mini blinds, verticals, bay windows. Also, how to dress down a drapery and hang tied back treatments. Includes a discussion of the tools and equipment necessary to install draperies.

How to Make Laminated Shades, Throw Pillows, & Pattern Repeats - This video gives instruction on how to construct roller shades using your own fabric, how to make square, corded throw pillows, including covering cording, and presents an in-depth discussion of how to figure, cut, and sew printed fabrics.

This listing includes ALL 6 DVDs and the Instructional Textbook at a reduced combined rate for a savings of $23.00. However, if you wish to purchase only individual titles or the book, each of the six DVDs and the book are available separately. Please see my additional listings.