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.

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, host Ceil DiGuglielmo and workroom expert Susan Woodcock talk about "drapery corners". You can listen to the podcast here: Episode 53: Around the Corner - Drapery Edition and this episode has video! Click below to play the YouTube so you can see the drapery samples Susan shares and read below for how-to instructions. This is the second in a series of "corner" topics. The first was Episode 45, Aroun

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

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