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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When sewing custom window treatments, there is a set of well-known, professional standards for pleated, lined draperies. If you own a...

I am happy to announce that I have a new window treatments class at Craftsy.com! In this class I show a wide variety of tips, techniques,...

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...

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

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

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...

In Parts I and II of this topic, I covered sateen, dimout and blackout linings, which are the linings you see from the outside. (See...

In Part I of this topic I talked about sateen lining, the basic go-to lining for window treatments. See Linings and Interlinings Part I....

If you have ever purchased or sewn custom window treatments you are probably somewhat familiar with linings. Perhaps it was something...

I love the look of hand-sewn hems. Hand stitching is considered a high-end technique in the drapery-making world, not because it is...

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...

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...