HomeDec Tech: Eliminating Pin Holes of Light in Blackout Roman Shades
What are pin holes of light? Blackout lining is made by coating a base material with layers of acrylic foam. This blocks light but when sewing by hand or machine, the needle pierces the fabric and a...
View ArticleWebinar – Historic London Shades for Modern Workrooms
Historic London Shades for Modern Workrooms Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Click here to register: Historic London Shades for the Modern Workroom Soft shades have been included in interior...
View ArticleHomeDec Tech: Pleating Draperies
One of the challenges of creating custom curtains and draperies is calculating the pleats and spaces to fit the hardware used on the window. It isn’t my favorite part of the job – but over the years...
View ArticleSewing and Upholstery Retreat Recap
The Sewing & Upholstery Retreat of October 5-7, 2014 was a tremendous success! From the opening registration, to the final day of demo’s; it was a very special time spent with talented people....
View ArticleCraftsy Class Launch: Sewing Custom Curtains and Draperies
I am excited to share that my newest class on Craftsy.com launched on October 28, 2014! Sewing Custom Curtains and Draperies was so much fun to film and it’s a topic that I love to teach. Curtains...
View ArticleWebinar – Draperies with Pleats and Grommets
Draperies with Pleats and Grommets Presented live, January 27, 2015 Click here to purchase the recording of this webinar for $35. (This will not be added to your shopping cart, you will purchase...
View ArticleShaped Soft Cornice: A HomeDecGal Can-Do Project
Cornice boards are usually made of wood and while they are a beautiful style and fun to construct and upholster, they can be quite heavy and difficult to install in some places. A “soft cornice” gives...
View ArticleHomeDecGal Presents! Custom Workroom Conference
Breaking News for Custom Workroom Businesses! The Custom Workroom Conference will take place February 26 – 28, 2016 at Embassy Suites Hotel and Concord Convention Center in Concord, North Carolina. The...
View ArticleHomeDecGal will be published!
I am excited to share that I have signed a contract with a publisher to write a custom window treatments book, sponsored by Singer. It will cover curtains, draperies, top treatments and shades. This...
View ArticleNew Craftsy Class! Professional Window Treatments: Linings to Finishing Touches
I am so happy to announce that I have a new window treatments class at Craftsy! In this class I show a wide variety of tips, techniques, materials and supplies for making and finishing custom window...
View ArticleHomeDecGal’s Mountain Chic: Breaking the Rules
When sewing custom window treatments, there is a set of well-known, professional standards for pleated, lined draperies. If you own a workroom then you are probably familiar with “the rules”. Rule #1:...
View ArticleCustom Workroom Conference 2017 – Nashville!
Custom Workroom Conference and Marketplace May 1-3, 2017 Embassy Suites Nashville SE – Murfreesboro, TN 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Strengthening the workroom industry through...
View Article2016 Custom Workroom Weekend
CUSTOM WORKROOM WEEKEND Join together with others who create custom soft furnishings for a weekend of learning, inspiration and fun in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Custom Workroom Weekend is organized and...
View ArticleHomeDec Tech: Drapery Pleats with Hidden Tacks
Traditionally, drapery pleats are tacked by machine, or hand stitching after the pleat has been sewn vertically in the top heading. I have developed a new method where the pleat is tacked first, to...
View ArticleMy New Book is Now Available!
Hello, I am happy to share that my new book Singer(R) Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades and Top Treatments is now available. The book includes both beginner and more advanced techniques for designing and...
View ArticleDrapery Class with Susan Woodcock in St. Paul, Minnesota
Custom Drapery Design, Fabrication and Inspiration Saturday, June 24, 2017, 10:00 am -4:00pm Hosted by Cynthia Bleskachek at The Funky Little Chair in St. Paul, MN. Join window coverings expert Susan...
View ArticleNew School for Workrooms!
Hello, I am proud to share one of the most exciting announcements of my career in the workroom industry; my husband Rodger Walker and I are opening a hands-on training facility for workrooms! Custom...
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