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
- 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
- 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
- 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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Susan Woodcock
- Mar 15, 2015
- 2 min
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...
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Susan Woodcock
- Mar 4, 2015
- 3 min
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...
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Susan Woodcock
- Jul 22, 2014
- 1 min
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...
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Susan Woodcock
- Jun 3, 2014
- 3 min
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...
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Susan Woodcock
- Sep 9, 2013
- 2 min
Bold and Easy Appliqué Pillow
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...
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Susan Woodcock
- Sep 3, 2013
- 2 min
Pulling Threads for a Straight Cut
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,...
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Susan Woodcock
- Aug 15, 2013
- 5 min
Burlap and Linen Drapery with Faux Leather Tabs
Do you remember tab-top draperies? Quaint curtains made of calico or muslin for historic homes or country decor? Well, tab-top curtains...
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Susan Woodcock
- Jul 23, 2013
- 2 min
Pattern Matching with Iron-On Tape
Pattern matching is a detail that sets custom work apart from lesser quality products. In this tutorial you will learn an easy way to...
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Susan Woodcock
- Jul 6, 2013
- 3 min
Cloth Napkins with Mitered Hems
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...
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Susan Woodcock
- Jun 25, 2013
- 3 min
Fabric Grommets
Grommet top curtains (or draperies) are very popular. They are clean, simple and require less fabric than pleated curtains. Plus...
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Susan Woodcock
- Jun 21, 2013
- 3 min
Twine Tufted Outdoor Pillow
Summer is here and it's time to decorate the deck, porch, pation or poolside! Sewing simples square outdoor pillows is easy, and the...
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