Susan Woodcock
Expedited, Low-Bulk Pleated Drapery Method
There are many different methods for fabricating draperies. This method is perfect for when a quick turn around is needed.
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Susan Woodcock
- Dec 10, 2019
- 2 min
Bound Edges with Curves and Corners
Yes, you can sew binding that wraps around inside and outside corners with a mitered fold on the front and back!
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Susan Woodcock
- Dec 8, 2019
- 1 min
Easy Christmas Stocking Sewing Project
Making Christmas stockings is a fun sewing project, and a great way to use scrap pieces of fabric and trim. See the instructions to learn h
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Susan Woodcock
- Jul 6, 2019
- 1 min
New Online Course! Handcrafted Interlined Draperies at The Workroom Channel
I am excited to share my new online course produced by The Workroom Channel. In this class I share my techniques for making custom...
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Susan Woodcock
- Apr 16, 2019
- 1 min
Pleated Drapery with Attached Valance
Draperies are more popular than ever. This style stays on-trend by combining a Euro pleated drapery with an attached valance....
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Susan Woodcock
- Dec 20, 2018
- 1 min
Pillow Flange with Cutouts
Pillows with a small, flat flange detail are very popular, and a pretty option instead of using welt cord. A pillow flange is created by...
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Susan Woodcock
- Sep 7, 2018
- 2 min
Buckram Fold Shade: with Lining and Interlining and Transparent Buckram
Did you see the Buckram-Fold Blackout shade method that I shared in July? It's been a huge success for the workroom owners who have tried...
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Susan Woodcock
- Aug 4, 2018
- 1 min
CEU Course in San Jose, California: Window Treatment Harmony
Join me for "Window Treatments: Harmony in Design, Fabric, Color & Hardware", Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the San Jose Marriott, San...
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Susan Woodcock
- Jul 11, 2018
- 3 min
Introducing a NEW Blackout Roman Shade Method!
This is my 30th year as a workroom professional and you would think I have seen it all, learned it all and tried it all! Well, there's...
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Susan Woodcock
- Jun 13, 2018
- 1 min
CEU Course in Philadelphia, PA: Window Treatment Harmony
Join me for "Window Treatments: Harmony in Design, Fabric, Color & Hardware", Thursday, July 31, 2018 at the Philadelphia Marriott West,...
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Susan Woodcock
- Apr 23, 2018
- 3 min
How-To Sew a Round, Boxed Pillow
Round pillows are not as popular as square and rectangle shapes, but occasionally a circular pillow can add a point of interest, or show...
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Susan Woodcock
- Apr 20, 2018
- 1 min
CEU Course in Phoenix, AZ: Window Treatment Harmony
Join me for "Window Treatments: Harmony in Design, Fabric, Color & Hardware", May 15, 2018 at the Royal Palms Resort & Spa, 5200 East...
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Susan Woodcock
- Mar 21, 2018
- 1 min
Boxed Pillow with Inset Pleated Flange
This pillow features an inset flange, which is placed on the front of the pillow, instead of being sewn in the seam on the outside edges....
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Susan Woodcock
- Mar 2, 2018
- 1 min
CEU Course in Boston Area: Window Treatment Harmony
Join me for "Window Treatments: Harmony in Design, Fabric, Color & Hardware", April 30th, 2018 at the Boston Marriott Newton, 2345...
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Susan Woodcock
- Jan 28, 2018
- 1 min
Motorized Roman Shades
Motorized window treatments are not a new idea. The option to hard wire or have plug-in motors on draperies and shades has been an...
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Susan Woodcock
- Jul 20, 2017
- 2 min
2018 Custom Workroom Conference
The 2018 Custom Workroom Conference and Marketplace will be October 1-3, 2018 at the beautiful, Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 299...
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Susan Woodcock
- Apr 21, 2017
- 1 min
New School for Workrooms
Hello, I am proud to share one of the most exciting announcements of my career in the workroom industry; my husband Rodger Walker and I...
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Susan Woodcock
- Mar 12, 2017
- 1 min
Drapery Class in St. Paul, MN
Custom Drapery Design, Fabrication and Inspiration with Susan Woodcock Saturday, June 24, 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00pm Hosted by Cynthia...
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Susan Woodcock
- Oct 3, 2016
- 2 min
My New Book is Now Available!
Hello, I am happy to share that my new book Singer(R) Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades and Top Treatments is now available. The book...
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Susan Woodcock
- Jun 5, 2016
- 2 min
Hidden Tack Pleats
Traditionally, drapery pleats are tacked by machine, or hand stitched after the pleat has been sewn vertically in the top heading. I...
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