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. This method can be ...

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

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

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

I am excited to share that I have signed a contract with a publisher to write a custom window treatments book, sponsored by Singer. It will cover curtains, ...

Cornice boards are usually made of wood and while they are a beautiful style and fun to construct and upholster, they can be quite heavy and difficult to ins...

I am excited to share that my newest class on Craftsy.com launched on October 28, 2014! Sewing Custom Curtains and Draperies was so much fun to film and it...

One of the challenges of creating custom curtains and draperies is calculating the pleats and spaces to fit the hardware used at the window. It isn't my fav...

What are pin holes of light? Blackout lining is made by coating a base material with layers of acrylic foam. This blocks light but when sewing by hand or ma...