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Time Study - Using Sewing Clips for Drapery Pleats with Susan Woodcock
There is one common use of sewing clips that I have seen workrooms share on social media that I wanted to try - using clips to hold pleats on draperies after they are shaped (as a french or euro pleat) before they are stitched. I admit, the colorful clips do make me smile but I wasn't sure this was a necessary step or a time saver. The only way to find out was to do a time study.

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Oct 23, 20252 min read


30 Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 73, "The Lining King" Tim Allen
On this episode of the podcast, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock have a conversation with Tim Allen, marketing manager for Hanes...

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Mar 8, 20231 min read


30 Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 71, The 2023 Pick-A-Project Challenge!
The 2023 Pick-A-Project Challenge! No more excuses. Pick a project and join the challenge.

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Jan 11, 20233 min read



Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Sep 14, 20222 min read


30 Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 65 / What's New in the Workroom?
On this episode of The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock share what's new in...

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Jul 12, 20224 min read


30 Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 57 / Learning About Linings with Taylor Angel
On this episode of The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock welcome special guest...

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Nov 10, 20213 min read


30 Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 56 / Hand Sewing
On this episode of the Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock talk about hand sewing....

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Oct 13, 20211 min read


30 Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 53 / Around the Corner - Drapery Edition
On this episode of The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech, host Ceil DiGuglielmo and workroom expert Susan Woodcock...

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Jul 13, 20216 min read


30 Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 48 / Workroom Supplies
In this episode of The Sew Much More Podcast: 30-Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock share their favorite...

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Feb 10, 20211 min read


30 Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 44 / Sewing Machine Feet
We love our industrial sewing machines! In this episode, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock share the different types of presser feet.

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Oct 13, 20203 min read


30 Minutes with Workroom Tech / Episode 41: Calculating Yardage
Calculating yardage is an important part of your workroom business. On this episode, Ceil and Susan answer questions about figuring yardage

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Jul 7, 20206 min read


New Online Pleated Drapery Class from Workroom Tech
We are excited to announce the second class in our new online programs for beginner level students: Low-Bulk Method Pleated Draperies.

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Jun 16, 20202 min read


30 Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 39 / Drapery Q & A
In this episode, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock answer drapery questions from the Workroom and Accountability Group.

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
May 12, 20205 min read


Expedited, Low-Bulk Pleated Drapery Method by Susan Woodcock
There are many different methods for fabricating draperies. This method is an option for budget conscious customers for a quick turn around

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Apr 1, 20203 min read


30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 36 / Ripplefold Drapery with guest Ann K. Johnson
On episode 36 of 30-Minutes with Workroom Tech, guest Ann K. Johnson joins Ceil DiGuglielmo to talk about ripplefold drapery.

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Mar 31, 20203 min read


30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 23 / Italian Stringing
Italian stringing is where the drapery is pulled back with cords, behind the drapery. It's similar to how a soft shade works. Rings ar

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Sep 7, 20196 min read


30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 18 / Building a Worktable
A professional worktable is one of the most important tools in the workroom. It's used daily for rolling out bolts of fabric, cutting,

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Jun 25, 20194 min read


30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode Sixteen / Fabric Banding
On episode sixteen of The Sew Much More Podcast: 30-Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock talk about how to...

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
May 20, 20197 min read


30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode Nine / Box Pleated Valances
Current trends are for more simple and tailored styles and clean lines, which means as far as top treatments go... box pleated valances are

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Feb 11, 20195 min read


30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode Six / Smiling Draperies
In episode six of the Sew Much More Podcast: 30-Minutes with Workroom Tech, host Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock discuss side hems take-

Workroom Tech / Unsprung Upholstery
Dec 22, 20184 min read
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