Draperies are more popular than ever. This style stays on-trend by combining a Euro pleated drapery with an attached valance. Proportions depend on your window. Generally the valance should be about 1/5th the length of the drapery. But it's custom! A scale drawing will help you to decide what the length of the valance should be. The valance can be made for a matching, or contrast fabric. Imagine two colors, or a sheer valance over a solid linen or silk drapery. The valan

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 favorite part of the job - but over the years it has become easier to understand, and I have more confidence in the process. If you are new to sewing window treatments and would like to learn pleating, or are curious to see how I approach pleating, check out the live hangout-on-air, 1-hour presentation from Tuesday, July 22