Book Description
Written by a journalist from the saddle of her motorcycle, this book chronicles the bold world of women in motorcycling: the myths, the history, and subcultures of free-spirited riders with a passion for two wheels and the road. This is the first account of this little-known facet of women's rocky road to personal independence in America. Packed with stories and photographs of pioneering women and their machines from the first grande dames who hitched up their skirts to ride motorized bicycles at the turn of the century to the high-tech drag racers, stuntwomen and exotic adventure riders of today. "A woman's symphony on the road." The New York Times.
Customer Reviews:
A history of past and present riders and safety information.......1998-03-08
Hear Me Roar is a fascinating chronicle of the lives of past and present female motorcycle riders. The inspiring riders date from the early 1900's to the present, street and race drivers, young and old. Any female motorcycle rider who reads this book will feel proud to be a part of this ongoing history.
The practical sections in Hear Me Roar regard safety and risk management, rally information, clubs, and advice on choosing a first bike. This is a great addition for a person's personal library as well as for a club lending library. The information in the practical sections is "must reading" for new riders.
"Why do I really love this book? Not only because I respect the hard work and sacrifice required to produce it, but because I want a copy for my grandchildren. I want them to know that I was a participant in the middle years of the struggle to gain acceptance for women in motorcycling. I want them to be proud to know that their grandmother cared about motorcycling and women and that she joined not a group of scuzbags, but a group of interesting, exciting, energetic, on-the-edge women who ventured into a man's world and made it a world for all. What a concept!"
A book that gives women wings.......1997-12-19
This is the first book of which I am aware that identifies and follows--literally "on the road"--a group of women who have found a sport that is at once an exhilarating physical activity, a mode of transportation, and a recreation that makes its own political statement: I can do it myself! I don't need to cling to the back of a man while he guides the machine through the traffic of the world. I love the way the author, Ann Ferrar, has shown the multi-class, multi-cultural, multi-spirit of the women described here. I love her spirited prose and the photographs she (mostly) made herself. I love the fact that she--a tiny, curly-haired intellectual woman--committed herself to this idea and this project to show the rest of us what we are missing. Read this book, women, then try your wings!
Empowerment for Life from a Two-Wheeled Thrill.......1996-10-11
When we see a woman on a motorcycle, we can't help but
wonder who she is, what her life must be like, and what
makes her ride. Author Ann Ferrar traveled across the
country on her own motorcycle to answer those questions for
us. And the answer vibrates as resolutely as an American
V-Twin, crosses boundaries in dual-sport fashion, and powers
motorcross style over life's bumps and potholes.
Ms. Ferrar has documented the history, heritage, and heart
of women motorcyclists from California to New York. Not
content for this to be merely a lesson of the past, she has
captured the essence of current female motorcyclists. Her
final reference chapters regarding choosing motorcycles,
gear, training, and camraderie, light a high-powered halogen
headlight for our future women riders.
Book Description
-A comprehensive guide that covers a wide range of styles.
Customer Reviews:
Great Reference Book .......2006-01-20
I ordered this book because I was out of ideas and needed some help with slipcovers. I have been sewing for more years than I can count, however, never to old to learn a few new tricks. I found this book to be very helpful, very simple instructions, step-by-step, they assume you are new at sewing, and take each step of the process & add photos so you can see what it is suppose to look like to keep you on track. I would suggest this book to anyone who wants to improve their sewing skills and/or new sewers or just looking for good ideas.
It's so-so.......2005-12-23
Its a good book for beginners, I am a beginner. ALOT of the projects in this book seem like they are from the early 80's (yuck) even though it was published in 2000. If looking for a how-to book this one is good with tips only. MOST of the projects are pillows and window treatments, with only a hand full of other projects. NOT a good book for the younger crowd looking for tips and projects for decorating their home. Or anyone looking for something modern. I personally was very disappointed, and there are book out there that are SO much better.
Book review.......2005-08-17
Very good book, with easy to follow instructions. My only reason for not giving it a 5-star rating was because I would have liked to see a few more curtain/drapery styles than were offered. Lots of really good tips in this book.
Comprehensive Step-by-Step Instructions.......2004-01-29
I wish I had seen this book first! This one reference combines numerous topics in one. What I like best are the step-by-step instructions - with photos! I am new at sewing and being able to see what the steps should look like is extremely helpful. Also, the book covered every type of curtain I could think up does such a thorough job with pillow descriptions that I think of the slipcovers section as an added bonus. If you want to decorate your home with neat and professional looking work, get this book!
Good on Pillows and Windows.......2002-12-25
I love this book , the instructions for pillows are just what I needed and the photos and inspiration for windows are perfect. More attention is paid to other types of decorating though than window treatments. Still this is among my top 5 favorite home decorating books.
Book Description
-Ideas to create professional-quality window treatments.
Book Description
-Demonstrates over 20 custom-made looks that can be made for a fraction of the cost.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book.......2007-04-30
This book is great! I purchased it because I mainly wanted an easy way to make hobbled roman shades. I found articles on the net that tell you how to make roman shades but I did not feel that they explained the process well enough. So after purchasing this book Windows with Style: Do-it-yourself window treatments, I made the roman shades for my daughters bedroom, living room, and bathroom. It was easy. The calculations were easy to figure out. Every thing will come out right if you can use a ruler and do simple math. The projects can be done with a variety of fabrics. The alternative window projects like the shoji window screen and the hanging window planter are great too. I made the shoji window screen for my zen-themed bedroom and the hanging window planter for my kitchen. This gave me a convenient place to put my herb garden. Although many of the other projects in this book are of no use to me because they are not my style, I feel that I did get what I wanted and more from this book. Five Stars!
Excellent Window Treatment Resource.......2007-04-11
Very good resource for just about any kind of window decor you could possibly want.
Short Only On Instructions.......2006-11-25
I got four books in an effort to teach myself to properly sew drapes and curtains. This particular book was a learning experience in that I don't think that a window treatment could possibly exist that isn't included in here.
This book taught me what everything is called, generally how it's put together, what types of window treatments are best for certain areas, like small windows, or dormers. It was extremely interesting and educational.
I have to say upfront that if you are new to sewing, you will get lost fast in this book. I would say it is good for the intermediate or expert seamstress. There are beautiful color photos of each project, but there are little steps omitted, so it is not a 1-2-3 type of book. However, if you are already a fairly good sewer, you should have no problem with it.
I was impressed by the number of shades, roman, roller, and such that are included in this book. There is also a section on frosting glass and making Shoji screens. There just doesn't seem to be anything left out concerning the windows.
Overall, this book is very worthwhile for the learning experience. And I look forward to using it to make some shades when I am done with my drapes!
A great book for beginners.......2006-02-13
Having bought a new home in the fall, I was desperate for custom window treatment ideas and not interested in the local store offerings. Not having sewn for 25 years, I was cautious about getting in "over my head." This how-to book was full of "doable" ideas. I created shades for a guest bath and two bedrooms and am now working on the master bedroom. My ultimate goal is a newly constructed sunroom and even though the book doesn't seem to contain exactly what I am looking for, it provided me with great practice projects and something to show for it.
outdated.......2002-03-13
The ideas in this book are almost laughable. The projects that are shown wouldn't even look good with different fabrics. If you are into lots of ruffles and pouffy things everywhere, then this is for you. If you are into simpler window treatments with exquisite fabrics that complement a room, this isn't for you.
Customer Reviews:
Easy to follow.......2000-05-11
This book is colorful and full of wonderful ideas to decorate your window. There are step-by-step guidelines for the beginners to finish the project. I find this book very helpful.
Book Description
The best just got better. We've updated this fantastic book to include the latest in window fashions. This revision includes some more modern window treatments such as shades, contemporary curtains, and even shoji-style screens.
From selecting a window treatment to draping a swag, this companion to Creative Window Treatments covers everything readers need to know to make decorator-style window treatments themselves. Included is information on shades, curtains, top treatments, and alternative treatments such as frosted windows and screens. Over 400 color photos make it easy-to-follow.
Customer Reviews:
Look through my window.......2004-07-28
If you've got a nice, sunshiny yard, why not gussy it up a little with one of the contemporary curtain ensembles that decorators now call, window treatments? I found Creative Publishing's guide to be insightful and a true resource, it's good even with the basement windows that my X put inwhile trying to give a basement woodshop some natural light, but on the other hand nosy neighbors mean that you have to have some cloth over the glass.
Whether your view overlooks a garden in the country, or St. Patrick;s Cathedral in the city, you'll want a book like this here "More Creative Window Treatments" so you can look at the color photos and decide for yourself, and for your family, which setting would look nicest. And then the book gives you complete instructions for how to sew it together yourself. Or perhaps you can enlist the assistance of the birds and mice Disney's Cinderella used to help her whip together her gown!
Only if you can sew..........2002-07-01
While this book does have a few pictures, they seem quite old. The one or two items I liked didn't have any instructions for. If you are not a sewer, than this book is not for you. I found the book very confusing - definitely written for the person with sewing background. Sorry.
Great ideas, directs you to a professional window treatment.......2001-02-05
This was one of three books I purchased on window treatments; I turn to this one for advice and direction. Step by step directions with pictures on such topics as installing hardware, including hanging a mounting board, to the basics of sewing. Great ideas for rod pocket curtains and custom shades. I used it to create two different window treatments, scarf swag and shoji-style screen. Each project tells you how to measure and materials required. Due to the great instructions, both treatments turned out very professional!!
Amazon.com
Getting a little sick of those pastel bed sheets stuck up with push pins since 1993 when you moved into your new apartment, but stumped for a plan? No more! Here's an idea book for every kind of creative window treatment you could imagine (and many, obviously, that you couldn't, or you wouldn't still have those sheets stuck up there!). Window shades, blinds, drapes, valances (I know, you don't know what that is yet--read the book ...), it's all in here. If you can't come up with an idea for some nifty window coverings after seeing this book, better call Sears Home Decorating. You are hopeless.
Customer Reviews:
Creating Your Home Creative Window Treatments.......2001-05-27
This book will make a good addition to any home sewer's library. It's written with a clearly British flavor (flavour?. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. How to's for most of the more common types of treatments are addressed. The authors describe hardware options and illustrate several unexpected and very clever ways to dress your windows. The artwork and photography are well done with some useful decorating suggestions demonstrated. It's not limited to only fabric. Several types of non-fabric treatments are included with some easy to duplicate painting techniques. This book would make a great gift for a new bride or a young person moving into there own place. I'm glad I added it to my collection.
Product Description
RING BOUND LARGE BOOK PLANNING RROMS...PROBLEM SLOVING DREATING WITH COLOR DECORATING WITH PLANTS NAD FLOWERS SOFT TOUCHES FOR POLLOWS AND ASSESSORIES SSPECIAL LOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS. A MULITTUDE OF IDEAS . SHOPPING SMART ~WINNING WAYS WITH WINDOWS WALLS FLOORS DISPLAYS AND STORAGE COMPLETE GUIDE TO INOVATIVE IDEAS ON HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME!
Book Description
In the past, draperies and curtains have been difficult chores for do-it-yourselfers, but no more! This delightful book offers lots of window treatments, some of which involve little or no sewing. Find lovely traditional window coverings as well as unique alternatives to draperies, creative ways to display curtains, simple ways to embellish readymade window treatments, and more.
Customer Reviews:
Nice book.......2007-03-15
I've never sewed a curtain before and this one gives a great introduction and guideline that is easy to follow with lots of pictures. I'm buying another one for my cousin.
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