Book Recommendations

Published works by DraperyPro Members:

Kirk Axelson
Jo Ann Brezette
Steve Bursten
Debbie Green/Minutes Matter
Kitty Stein
Joan Willis

Books by Category:

Clicking on the title will take you to the Amazon.com website where you will see more information and reviews.   Order directly from Amazon.com (at their discounted prices) online. Some books are available only through the authors.

For a drapery funny, click here!

Published works by DraperyPro Members

The Ultimate Designers Workbook by Kirk Axelson. This is the most Comprehensive Window Coverings Specification Manual available. The ultimate tool to calculate yardages and labor prices on over 500 window treatments. Over 600 window covering illustrations. This book could be used as a price list also.

The Study Guide for The Ultimate Designer’s Workbook by Kirk Axelson Dozens of examples walk you through all the calculations for most window treatments. With this guide you can easily:

Calculate number of widths
Calculate yardages
Determine labor charges
Determine fabric costs

Window Treatments

Fabrications : Over 1000 Ways to Decorate Your Home With Fabric by Katrin Cargill

Interior Design

Bedroom Design

cover

 

 

House Beautiful Bedrooms (Great Style Series) by House Beautiful Magazine (Editor)

 

 Pillow Fabrication and Design

 

 

Upholstering and Slipcovers

Simple Upholstery & Slipcovers : Great New Looks for Every Room by Carol Parks

Slipcover Magic by Dorothea Hall (Editor), Ron Caralissen, Ron Carolissen (Contributor) 

Design and Make Slipcovers by Heather Luke

Make It With Style: Slipcovers by Donna Lang and Judy Petersen

Simply Slipcovers by Sunset Books

cover

 

 

The Upholsterer's Pocket Reference Book : Materials, Measurements, Calculations by David James

Business & Marketing

Selling to the Limit by Jo Ann Brezette

The Bootstrap Entrepreneur by Steve Bursten

The Price List by Kitty Stein

 Minutes Matter - Products by Debbie Green for the workroom and design business, including a manual on QuickBooksPro customized for our industry.

Getting Things Done by David Allen

How to Become a Rainmaker: The Rules for Getting and Keeping Customers and Clients by Jeffrey J. Fox

The Brand You 50 : Or : Fifty Ways to Transform Yourself from an 'Employee' into a Brand That Shouts Distinction, Commitment, and Passion! by Tom Peters

If you would like to recommend a book that you think should be on this list, write to: DianGar@aol.com

If you would like to review a particular book, click here.