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Double Pleated Turkish Corner Pillow
Double Pleated Turkish Corner Pillow By Susan Woodcock I recently had a request for this style of pillow and I couldn't find any...
Susan Woodcock
Jan 9, 20242 min read
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Expedited, Low-Bulk Pleated Drapery Method
There are many different methods for fabricating draperies. This method is perfect for when a quick turn around is needed.
Susan Woodcock
Jun 3, 20203 min read
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CEU Course in San Jose, California: Window Treatment Harmony
Join me for "Window Treatments: Harmony in Design, Fabric, Color & Hardware", Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the San Jose Marriott, San...
Susan Woodcock
Aug 4, 20181 min read
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CEU Course in Philadelphia, PA: Window Treatment Harmony
Join me for "Window Treatments: Harmony in Design, Fabric, Color & Hardware", Thursday, July 31, 2018 at the Philadelphia Marriott West,...
Susan Woodcock
Jun 13, 20181 min read
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CEU Course in Phoenix, AZ: Window Treatment Harmony
Join me for "Window Treatments: Harmony in Design, Fabric, Color & Hardware", May 15, 2018 at the Royal Palms Resort & Spa, 5200 East...
Susan Woodcock
Apr 20, 20181 min read
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Boxed Pillow with Inset Pleated Flange
This pillow features an inset flange, which is placed on the front of the pillow, instead of being sewn in the seam on the outside edges....
Susan Woodcock
Mar 21, 20181 min read
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CEU Course in Boston Area: Window Treatment Harmony
Join me for "Window Treatments: Harmony in Design, Fabric, Color & Hardware", April 30th, 2018 at the Boston Marriott Newton, 2345...
Susan Woodcock
Mar 2, 20181 min read
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Motorized Roman Shades
Motorized window treatments are not a new idea. The option to hard wire or have plug-in motors on draperies and shades has been an...
Susan Woodcock
Jan 28, 20181 min read
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Drapery Class in St. Paul, MN
Custom Drapery Design, Fabrication and Inspiration with Susan Woodcock Saturday, June 24, 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00pm Hosted by Cynthia...
Susan Woodcock
Mar 12, 20171 min read
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My 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...
Susan Woodcock
Oct 3, 20162 min read
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Hidden Tack Pleats
Traditionally, drapery pleats are tacked by machine, or hand stitched after the pleat has been sewn vertically in the top heading. I...
Susan Woodcock
Jun 5, 20162 min read
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2016 Custom Workroom Weekend
CUSTOM WORKROOM WEEKEND Join together with others who create custom soft furnishings for a weekend of learning, inspiration and fun in...
Susan Woodcock
May 13, 20161 min read
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Home Dec Gal 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...
Susan Woodcock
Mar 15, 20152 min read
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Shaped Soft Cornice
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...
Susan Woodcock
Mar 4, 20153 min read
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Craftsy Class Launch: Sewing Custom Curtains & 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...
Susan Woodcock
Nov 15, 20143 min read
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Sewing Pleats in Draperies
One of the challenges of creating custom curtains and draperies is calculating the pleats and spaces to fit the hardware used at the...
Susan Woodcock
Jul 22, 20141 min read
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Eliminating Pesky Pin Holes of Light
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...
Susan Woodcock
Jun 3, 20143 min read
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