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!

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....

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 optio...

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

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 w...

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 ...

One of the challenges of creating custom curtains and draperies is calculating the pleats and spaces to fit the hardware used at the wind...

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 ...

This eye-catching pillow is made using Coats Phoomph for Fabric, for a fast and easy appliqué. Isn't it amazing how one pillow can make ...

It is important to cut fabrics square and straight. You can mark cuts using long rulers and t-squares but often the fabric is slippery, ...

Do you remember tab-top draperies? Quaint curtains made of calico or muslin for historic homes or country decor? Well, tab-top curtains...

Pattern matching is a detail that sets custom work apart from lesser quality products. In this tutorial you will learn an easy way to cr...

I love to use cloth napkins for everyday meals at the kitchen table, or as an elegant touch at special dinners with china and crystal on ...

Grommet top curtains (or draperies) are very popular. They are clean, simple and require less fabric than pleated curtains. Plus gromme...

Summer is here and it's time to decorate the deck, porch, pation or poolside! Sewing simples square outdoor pillows is easy, and the var...