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are an attractive alternative to pelmets and valances and look stunning hung over a roman
blind or roller blind |
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Our Teach Yourself Guide to making Lambrequins (using an MDF construction method)
provides all the information you will need to make this
exquisite window dressing to a professional standard.
The practical advice and step-by-step
instructions for this project are supported by easy to follow
illustrations, guidance on materials and preparation, and design
ideas. |
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This unique, comprehensive guide
introduces you to all the materials and tools you will need and
covers every stage of the design, planning, measuring, cutting
out, making-up and installation processes. |
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Our unique guide
is great value for money and is provided as an immediate
download after purchase, in Adobe PDF format, for
you to read, print and re-use again and again.
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| Overview |
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lambrequin is very similar to a modern stiff pelmet made of MDF. They are simple to make
and do not require any complex upholstery skills. If you are new to upholstery or have
only tackled some simple modern upholstery before, lambrequin making could be just the
project for you! |
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1 Plan Thoroughly |
- Understand the definition of a lambrequin
- Choose the right fabric
- Consider the design
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| Step 2
Estimation of fabric and purchase of ancillary materials |
- MDF
- Softwood boarding
- Metal brackets and screws
- Panel pins
- Face fabric
- Lining
- Thin sheet foam and wadding
- Trimming
- Strong paper for paper pattern
- Other materials - glue, treads, needles,
staple gun
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| Step 3
Making Up |
- Assembling the frame
- Making a paper pattern
- Cutting out
- Attaching to the frame
- Lining
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4 Installation of the Lambrequin |
- Positioning and anchoring
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| Step 5
Evaluation |
- Evaluating your finished article - ways to
avoid simple mistakes, improve you skills and perfect that professional finish
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| APPENDIX
- Soft furnishings sewing techniques used |
- Piping techniques
- Mitring and jointing trimmings
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