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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....

Susan Woodcock
Mar 21, 20181 min read


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...

Susan Woodcock
Mar 12, 20171 min read


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...

Susan Woodcock
Oct 3, 20162 min read


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...

Susan Woodcock
Jun 5, 20162 min read


Home Dec Gal will be Published!
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...

Susan Woodcock
Mar 15, 20152 min read


Shaped Soft Cornice
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...

Susan Woodcock
Mar 3, 20153 min read


Craftsy Class Launch: Sewing Custom Curtains & Draperies
I am excited to share that my newest class on Craftsy.com launched on October 28, 2014! Sewing Custom Curtains and Draperies was so...

Susan Woodcock
Nov 14, 20143 min read


Sewing Pleats in Draperies
One of the challenges of creating custom curtains and draperies is calculating the pleats and spaces to fit the hardware used at the...

Susan Woodcock
Jul 22, 20141 min read


Eliminating Pesky Pin Holes of Light
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...

Susan Woodcock
Jun 3, 20143 min read
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