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

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

Pleating draperies can be a challenge. If you own a drapery workroom you are going to have to pleat! There is no way around it... but with

Fire safety is an important topic that many people don't think about. Being prepared can prevent fires, and save property and lives. I

There are a lot of choices when it comes to shade headrails, and it takes time to research and learn new systems. "Years ago, I used t

According to Susan, the most important tool is the worktable. "You can get by without an industrial machine, boiler iron or other tools

In episode five of The Sew Much More Podcast: 30-Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock discuss the revisions to the cord safety standards introduced this year. Compliance begins December 15th, 2018, so it’s time to get up to speed! You can listen to the podcast here: 30-Minutes with Workroom Tech Podcast What are the Cord Safety Standards Cords on window treatments like curtains, shades and blinds can pose a potential strangulation hazard to youn

Learn how to choose the best drapery lining for your window treatment project. Learn about how linings are used, and the different types of

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