There are many different methods for fabricating draperies. This method is perfect for when a quick turn around is needed.

Yes, you can sew binding that wraps around inside and outside corners with a mitered fold on the front and back!

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

I am excited to share my new online course produced by The Workroom Channel. In this class I share my techniques for making custom...

Draperies are more popular than ever. This style stays on-trend by combining a Euro pleated drapery with an attached valance....

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...

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...

Join me for "Window Treatments: Harmony in Design, Fabric, Color & Hardware", Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the San Jose Marriott, San...

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...

Join me for "Window Treatments: Harmony in Design, Fabric, Color & Hardware", Thursday, July 31, 2018 at the Philadelphia Marriott West,...

Round pillows are not as popular as square and rectangle shapes, but occasionally a circular pillow can add a point of interest, or show...

Join me for "Window Treatments: Harmony in Design, Fabric, Color & Hardware", May 15, 2018 at the Royal Palms Resort & Spa, 5200 East...

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....

Join me for "Window Treatments: Harmony in Design, Fabric, Color & Hardware", April 30th, 2018 at the Boston Marriott Newton, 2345...

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...

The 2018 Custom Workroom Conference and Marketplace will be October 1-3, 2018 at the beautiful, Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 299...

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...

Custom Drapery Design, Fabrication and Inspiration with Susan Woodcock Saturday, June 24, 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00pm Hosted by Cynthia...

Hello, I am happy to share that my new book Singer(R) Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades and Top Treatments is now available. The book...

Traditionally, drapery pleats are tacked by machine, or hand stitched after the pleat has been sewn vertically in the top heading. I...