On this episode of The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock talk about pleated ruffles. Susan takes you into the workroom so you can learn how she creates pleated ruffle details. Gathered ruffles are beautiful but pleated ruffles are extra special because they require more time, skill and experience which makes them the perfect high-end, custom detail.

Join Susan Woodcock in the workroom for this special video episode of the Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech.

On this episode of The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil and Susan talk about English country house style and traditional embellishments. You can listen to the podcast here: Episode 85: Traditional Embellishments Antiques, flowers, soft cushions, draperies, art, and fabric, fabric, fabric! Traditional English country house design details are still relevant and making a come-back. Susan and Ceil share some of their favorites on this episode of the p

On this episode of the Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock welcome special guest Jessie Lee Miller, owner of Winston's Workroom in Winston Salem, NC. Listen to learn how Jessie Lee created a new method for fabricating white, blackout drapery. Listen to the podcast on iTunes or using the link below: Episode 79 A New Method is Born Jessie Lee shares why she pursued the idea of changing the way the header is fabricated when

On this episode of The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock are joined by a special guest, Angie Wewel of Grandview Drapery Studio. Angie kindly accepted the challenge of becoming a thread expert for this presentation and she is sharing what she learned with you. Because there was so much to share, this episode runs longer than 30 minutes! This episode was recorded as a video and can be viewed on YouTube. Listen to the po

On this episode of the Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock talk about hand sewing. This is a video-podcast so that you can see the stitching techniques Susan demonstrates during the podcast. View the video below and if you find this information helpful, please let us know by commenting on the video or our social media pages.

Calculating yardage is an important part of your workroom business. On this episode, Ceil and Susan answer questions about figuring yardage

Measuring is an important part of the job. You need measurements to know how to quote the yardage, to install and to fabricate.

There are many different methods for fabricating draperies. This method is an option for budget conscious customers for a quick turn around

Fabrics can be challenging and it's not just the type of fabric, it's the challenge of getting the fabric to perform for a specific project.

A flanges is basically a flat lip or band that is sewn in the seam on pillows and other soft furnishings. It is a popular detail and an alt

The goal of this podcast is not only to debunk myths, but to explore if something is really a myth, or just another method or idea. it is i

There are two types of pattern matching. One is where you match up the design when joining cuts of fabric together like when making draperi

For a shaped edge that's straight - like a stair step with right angles - you can cut the banding pieces straight of grain. But if the

On episode sixteen of The Sew Much More Podcast: 30-Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock talk about how to create fabric banding. (Air date Wednesday, May 22, 2019). You can listen to episode sixteen here: 30-Minutes with Workroom Tech Podcast Banding from Scratch Adding a banding of fabric to draperies, valances, shades and pillows, creates a beautiful custom detail. You can purchase tapes and banding, and in episode eight of the podcast, Ceil

Trims are the icing on the cake! It's amazing how much of an impact trims can make. Something as simple as an inset ribbon can be beauti

When you look at a window treatment, what do you see? A flat piece of fabric? If the fabric is not flat, but has gathered or pleated section

If you are new to the workroom industry, this will help you to understand the language and lingo used in future podcasts. Be sure to listen