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30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 33 / Pricing and Your Hourly Rate
Owning a business has a purpose. The purpose is to profit! A new workroom business may not be profitable (yet), but they are rich in time.

Susan - Workroom Tech
Feb 11, 20203 min read
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30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 32 / Workroom Accountability and Mentoring Group
Introducing the Workroom and Accountability Group for new workroom owners to improve skills, build confidence and develop peer friendships.

Susan - Workroom Tech
Jan 21, 20202 min read
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30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 31 / Working with Challenging Fabrics
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.

Susan - Workroom Tech
Jan 7, 20207 min read
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March 20, 2020, döfix Training Seminar at Workroom Tech
1-day training program Friday, March 20, 2020 9:30 am - 4:30 pm at Workroom Tech! döfix No Sew is the leading supplier of high quality...

Susan - Workroom Tech
Jan 6, 20202 min read
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30-Minutes with Workroom Tech / Episode 30: the Best of 2019
For the final episode of 2019, Ceil and Susan take a look back at the topics covered i the past year. What was your favorite?

Susan - Workroom Tech
Dec 23, 20195 min read
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New Location in the New Year!
Hello, We have exciting news to share. Workroom Tech will be moving to a permanent home in spring of 2020! The new building is at 104...

Susan - Workroom Tech
Dec 18, 20191 min read
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30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 29 / Slipcovers for Wood Frame Chairs
In this podcast, you will learn ideas and sewing tips for making slipcovers for wooden chairs like dining chair seats with skirts.
Workroom Tech
Dec 10, 20193 min read
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30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 28 / Fabric Flanges
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
Workroom Tech
Nov 26, 20196 min read
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30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 27 / Workroom Myths and Misconceptions
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
Workroom Tech
Nov 12, 201910 min read
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döfix training seminars at Workroom Tech
1-day training program Friday, January 31, 2020 9:30 am - 4:30 pm at Workroom Tech! döfix No Sew is the leading supplier of high quality...
Workroom Tech
Nov 7, 20192 min read
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30-Minutes with Workroom Tech / Episode 26: Basic Cornice Board Construction
A cornice board is a style of top treatment made with a wooden base that is upholstered with padding and fabric. Â Before you begin construct
Workroom Tech
Oct 21, 20195 min read
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30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 25 / Staple Guns and Air Compressors
Air tools are sturdy, reliable, efficient, high volume professional tools. The Fasco F1b long nose staple gun is used at Workroom Tech. The
Workroom Tech
Oct 8, 20194 min read
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30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 24 / Buckram Fold Roman Shades
Imagine a roman shade with ribs. Ribs are used to provide structure and support across the width of the shade. With the buckram fold method
Workroom Tech
Sep 23, 20192 min read
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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
Sep 7, 20196 min read
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30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 22 / Custom Bed Skirts
Bed skirts, dust skirts, dust ruffles, or bed valances... whatever you call them, only workrooms know how much work goes into custom bedding
Workroom Tech
Aug 26, 20198 min read
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30-Minutes with Workroom Tech / Episode 21: Building Relationships to Build Your Workroom Business
Helping others is a sure way to build your own confidence, and support network. Be positive. If you can share, motivate, and inspire - then
Workroom Tech
Aug 12, 20195 min read
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30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 20 / Board Mounted Window Treatments
Just about any style of window treatment can be board mounted including valances and top treatments, shades and draperies. When board mounti
Workroom Tech
Jul 22, 20196 min read
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30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 19 / Pattern Matching
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
Workroom Tech
Jul 9, 20198 min read
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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
Jun 25, 20194 min read
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30-Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode Seventeen / Shaped Banding
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
Workroom Tech
Jun 11, 20195 min read
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