Article: Privacy, sun control more than just window dressing

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The delicate edging trim on vintage linens contributes to their charm as simple window trims. Fold table squares or tea towels to form pennants. Vintage buttons are stitched in place to create pockets for basic tension rods.(PHOTO) (ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO)

If less is more where window treatments are concerned in your home, your time has come. And if you have basic sewing skills -- or even none at all -- then this is your era, too. Designer trends are paring down and lightening up and that's good for many who would like to create simple, softly constructed treatments. Opulent treatments with swags, jabots and elegant tassels are ...

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