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Scroll to read full article It is a unique skill to be able to take a piece of fabric, pin it to a board, then begin draping and cutting to create a unique pattern or look. It takes years of practice and, often, a natural ability. The Victorian Drapers were masters at creating designs that fooled the eye, reduced bulk, and coaxed luscious fullness out of a flat width of fabric. They used engineering tools of math and pivot points that added flare and movement to the fabric. I have simplified many of their techniques to confidently draft any shape or size of design component with ease and stunning precision every time. The first step is to identify the components in a full design. A swag and horn design, for instance, is comprised of three separate components: Horn, swag, and cascade. To pattern this design, we choose each component individually, capture the desired finished dimensions (FW, FL, fullness, etc.) and draft a pattern for that component. Many components, though, have many different variations. To figure out which pattern variation is appropriate, we study the picture or sketch and look for clues in the finished shape. The following illustrations show what the pattern for each horn looks like, based on how it appears in the inspiration picture. The horn in this picture is almost straight. It flares only a little at the bottom because it naturally opens up. The pattern for this horn is a rectangle. Cut width is double the finished width at the top plus two seam allowances. If the top of the horn is 2.5” finished, then the pattern width is 6” ((2 x 2.5) + 1/2” each side). Cut length is the finished length plus a board or seam allowance at the top and seam allowance at the bottom. It is stitched similarly to a drapery pleat, 4” seam length, then flattened. This horn has a definite bell shape. But it is also cut as a rectangle. Note that the top is not flat. There is fullness there that has been pinched into a pleat detail. Cut width is your pleat size plus 1/2” seam allowances each side. Pleat size can be anything you choose. Though I don’t recommend more than 8” fullness in a horn as the bell at the bottom might collapse into itself. If your pleat size is 6”, then your pattern width would be 7”. Cut length is the finished length plus a board or seam allowance at the top and seam allowance at the bottom. It is stitched similar to a drapery pleat, 4” seam length, then tacked as a pinch pleat The bell shape on this horn is very distinct. It is flat at the top with no additional fullness. This pattern would be triangular shaped. Top line cut width is the desired width of the flattened pleat at the top, plus 1/2” seam allowances each side. If the top finishes at 1” wide, then the top of the pattern is cut 3”. (1” x 2) + 1/2” each side. The bottom line is the desired width of the flare. If you wish the bottom to be about 4” wide at the bottom, then cut the pattern 9” wide at the bottom. (4” x 2) + 1/2” each side. The pattern length is the finished length of the horn, plus a board or seam allowance Again, it is stitched similar to a drapery pleat, 4” seam length, then tacked flat. There are three different ways to cut a simple cascade. Choose the one you need based on the finished look and the amount of bulk. Reduce your reliance on patterns. Join me November 26-27, 2018 at Workroom Tech in Tryon NC for hands-on practice to develop your pattern drafting skills. It is so much fun to experiment. We’ll study the Victorian plates that diagram how to draft a pattern, then practice simpler methods. You will build confidence in tackling new designs and adding flare and movement to your current designs. Ann K. Johnson owns Sew Easy Windows LLC, a wholesale workroom in Ohio, established in 1992. She is the author of The Professional Workroom Handbook of Swags I & II, and publisher for Kitty Stein's Price Your Work With Confidence! Ann offers private workroom training, seminars, and hands-on classes in workroom fabrication, pattern drafting, efficiency, and pricing. Her topics are always packed with time-saving tips and techniques, delivered in a relaxed and light-hearted style. Find information at seweasywindows.com. Ann is an instructor for The Workroom Channel and Workroom Tech, a webinar instructor for WCAA & the Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library, and a speaker for CWC. She is a member of the Greater Cleveland Drapery Professionals and WCAA.
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The Joy of Drafting Your Own Designs by Ann K. Johnson
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Scroll to read the full article. This article first appeared in Deb's blog, which you can read here. At last, I can post photos of the 173" long and 156" wide ripplefold panel! Thirty-five yards each of 100% linen and napped cotton sateen lining went into the panel, valance, and tieback. Having taken Ann Johnson’s “Super-Size Me” class, I had the tools and techniques to approach the project confidently. And now, after fabricating this treatment for Crosstown Shade and Glass, I am feeling pretty comfy with oversize. The designers thought through every detail to ensure a perfect fit and smooth installation. The huge ripplefold fabrication began with the 156" motorized rod. We insist, for good reason, on having ripplefold tracks in the workroom before cutting the fabric. Crosstown Shade and Glass ordered the track and delivered it to the workroom. This project provided an excellent illustration of why it's crucial for the workroom to have the track. For starters, the manufacturer had rigged the master carrier backwards, as a left stack instead of a right stack – not at all difficult to switch, but what installer wants to do that on-site on installation day? For another thing, the return had removable snap pieces that I might not have known about if I hadn't had the rod. Finally, the master carrier on the lead edge was unlike any master I'd ever worked with before and, since it's essential that the tape is fitted, cut, and re-joined, to ensure the snaps fit perfectly, it was a good thing I had it in the workroom. I leave nothing to chance with ripplefold. I cut the tape and snap it on all the way across, labeling the forward and backward "ripples" to plan my seam placement. Seams must go alongside the snaps, not halfway between them, so they'll be the least visible when the curtain is hung. This curtain used seven widths of fabric, and with 185" cuts, it was a monster to handle. To help manage this voluminous project, I enlisted the expert assistance of my good friend, Jen White, owner of Jennifer Ferber Interiors. We joined pairs of cut lengths, then joined those; that way I didn't have to handle all the weight quite as often. Keeping the grain true and achieving the correct finished length took discipline. For each cut, I pulled a thread to be sure I cut on grain. Jen and I made the curtain in stages, starting at the bottom. After hand-sewing the return side hem, we worked the panel across the table, basting both vertically and horizontally. The horizontal basting line became the reference line from which to measure the finished length after the bottom of the entire seven widths was tabled. Photos of massive amounts of basted fabric are pretty dull, so here is the last stage when we finally reached the leading edge! The vertical line you see there is the estimated lead edge of the panel- it isn't going to be cut and finished until after the ripplefold tape is sewn on. The reason? The tape will most likely "walk" a bit as it's sewn onto the fabric, so it's important to leave a little leeway and finish the curtain where the tape actually winds up. Jen daisy-chained the hems together every quarter-width to keep the layers from billowing apart from each other. After the bottom was done, we shifted the whole curtain downward to work on the top. We measured up from the basted reference line and basted the top fold line. Then we turned the panel to run the top along the length of the table. We trimmed, folded, pressed, then basted yet again. The top edge was finished neatly even though it was going to be covered with ripplefold tape. Since our sewing machines are on glides, we were able to slide the straight stitch over to the table, instead of dragging the curtain over to the machine. I wanted to be comfortable while sewing the ripplefold tape! Eleven yards of snap tape later..... It came out to within an inch and a half of the projected lead edge! Do you know how happy I was to see that??? Now we finish the leading edge. Using nice long John James needles with silamide thread, this was a peaceful and relaxed ending to the panel fabrication. Deborah Cronin, a life-long sewer, has worked in the home decorating industry since 1986. While working in retail sales and management, she was also a part-time workroom, which became full-time in 1999. Leatherwood Design Co fabricates soft furnishings exclusively to the trade. Workroom projects and operations are documented in Deb's blog, leatherwooddesignco.blogspot.com Recently Deborah has been enjoying sharing more about fabrication with other workroom professionals, teaching at venues such as the Custom Workroom Conference, the Custom Workroom Technical Center, and webinars. You can reach Deb at stitchlore@gmail.com
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Real Workroom Tour: Beyond Windows Jennifer DeRosa Join Jeanelle as she tours Beyond Windows, operated by Jenn DeRosa, Southeastern PA WCAA Chapter President. Learn how Jenn's workroom has evolved; how she has acquired equipment from other workrooms and how she has adapted products originally designed for other purposes, to be useful tools in her workroom. You'll be impressed by Jenn's organizational skills and how she's designed her workroom to help her keep everythhing on track. Jennifer DeRosa is the founder and owner of Beyond Windows LLC, a custom retail workroom in Royersford, PA, and the current president of the Southeast Pennsylvania chapter of WCAA. Jennifer is a craftswoman whose entrepreneurial spirit was sparked early. Her sewing and fabrication skills were honed at a young age, providing an early income that would launch her career. A perpetual student, Jennifer regularly attends manufacturers’ galleries and trade shows, including The Custom WorkroomConference, to keep current. Opportunities to learn more about her craft provide her the creative nourishment she desires as a true artisan. Staying abreast of current trends and industry developments allows Jennifer to swiftly and creatively source products to delight her clients. Understanding each home’s function enables her to design thoughtful and innovative solutions. Upon conclusion of consultation and selection, Jennifer begins crafting her next aesthetic and purposeful window covering. Client satisfaction provides Jennifer with unparalleled jubilation.
Scroll to read full article Ideally, when draperies are open they should clear the glass of your window. How to you make sure this is going to happen? Figuring stack back. Stack back is the amount of space needed if open panels are to clear the glass completely. Take the amount of stack back and add it to your window opening, this will give you the proper rod width needed. See our stack back chart below. Note: Stacking areas will vary with different weight fabrics. The table is based on average pleating and medium-weight fabrics. Allow additional stacking room for heavier fabrics or extra fullness. *If you have a style that requires more fullness or larger pleats, please do not use this chart. ANDERSON'S STACK BACK CHART Don't see your window opening on our chart? CLICK HERE to see our stack back formulas.
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Buckram-Fold, Lined & Interlined Roman Shade A New Roman Shade Method by Susan Woodcock
Scroll to read full article This method is a follow up to Susan's article in the July Drapery & Design Digital Digest, another variation for you to try! Be sure to read through to the end for a video tutorial and printable instructions. This Roman shade uses buckram, instead of ribs or rods, to provide stability and structure to the shade folds. Translucent buckram is used in combination with lining and interlining to prevent shadowing. Interlining is also needed to prevent the translucent, fusible buckram from adhering to the back of the face fabric. A light test with the face fabric is recommended to determine if the buckram will show through. Materials and supplies: Face fabric Lining and interlining (sample used Hanes Classic Sateen and Heavy Flannel in white) 3-inch dӧfix fusible translucent buckram (#101981)* Shade rings, lift cord, and cord shroud, ladder tape or Safe-T-Shade RingLocks® Basic sewing tools and rulers Weight bar (based on lift system used) Roman shade lift system that accepts cords Cuts: Cut face fabric finished width + 8 inches x finished length + 8 Inches Cut the lining and interlining the finished width wide x the finished length + 2 inches Cut pieces of fusible transparent buckram finished width minus ½-inch. You will need one piece for each section between the rings. *The size of buckram used should be half of the ring spacing or slightly less. For example; 3-inch buckram is used for 6-inch spacing, and 4-inch buckram is used for 8-inch ring spacing. If ring spacing is 7 inches, use 3-inch buckram. Pre-plan how many pieces of buckram by figuring your rings spacing. You will need one piece of buckram for each section between the rings. Fabrication Step-by-Step Place main fabric, face down on the worktable. Fold over 4 inches on each side, measuring to check that the width is accurate. Fold cut edge under to create 2-inch doubled side hems. Press the side hems. At the bottom, fold over 6 inches and fold the cut edge under and press to create a 3-inch doubled bottom hem. Cover the back of the face fabric with interlining trimmed to fit the width and length. Press over the interlining, so it is flat and smooth. Starting at the bottom, place one piece of translucent buckram even with the crease pressed in at the bottom finished length, at the bottom of the interlining. Do not fold it into the hem. The double fold bottom hem will be below the buckram. Measure from the top edge of the first piece of buckram 3 inches, and place the second piece of buckram, evenly spaced. Stab pins into each end to hold the buckram pieces in place. Repeat for the rest of the pieces of buckram spacing 3 inches apart. Cover the back of the shade with lining, but leave the pins along the outside edges to hold the buckram in place. Working from the center, press and steam the lining to fuse the buckram between the lining and interlining. Continue over the entire back. As you get to the outside edges, remove the pins, unfold the side hems and tuck the buckram and lining under the side and bottom hems and continue pressing all the way to the outer edges. Insert a weight bar into the bottom hem. Finish the bottom and side hems by hand stitching, or using an adhesive tape or fabric glue. Finishing hems with a blind hemming machine is not recommended for this project. Mark the ring spacing at the top edge of each piece of buckram. (The bottom rings are sewn to include the hem). Ring spacing will be 2 ½ inches from each side, and 10 inches or less apart horizontally in the center. For this sample, four columns of rings were needed. Hand stitch rings at each mark, using a thread that matches the face fabric. You will sew through the lining, translucent buckram and interlining, making a small stitch through the face fabric. Attach the shade to the headrail system. Thread cord through the rings using cord shroud, ladder tape or Safe-T-Shade RingLocks® following manufacturer’s instructions. (J) Attach required cord safety warning tags and product labels. Additional information: Using buckram that is exactly half of the vertical ring spacing creates a slightly spaced, cascading look to the folds. If you want a tighter stack, use a piece of buckram smaller than the fold size. Click here for printable how-to instructions for making blackout buckram-fold Roman shades with or without interlining. Click here to read the original blog post on Susan's Home Dec Gal blog. You can use any shade headrail lift system that accepts cords whether it’s a track or tube with a clutch, spring, or motor. Below is a video tutorial of the method for an additional resource: Susan Woodcock owns Home Dec Gal a how-to sewing and decorating resource and custom workroom in western North Carolina, and is a Craftsy.com instructor and international speaker. She’s also worked in marketing and brand management and co-produces the Custom Workroom Conference with her husband, Rodger Walker. Susan’s publishing credits include Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades and Top Treatments (Singer, 2016). In 2017 Susan and Rodger founded Custom Workroom Technical Center, a hands-on training facility dedicated to the workroom industry. She credits her mother with teaching her to sew and inspiring her career of creativity.
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Scroll to read full article Our inspiration for this educational video came about from a simple phone call requesting an estimate for upholstering a Victorian chair without button tufts. After receiving the estimate, they emailed us back that it was more than their budget. Months later the client recognized us in a local hardware store and told us that he upholstered the chair himself and it took forever. He had realized he did not know where to start and would not attempt the other pieces but instead would bring them to us. He is a bit younger than our average client, and he has not been the only one. We have noticed a recent influx of millennials interested in re-upholstery. Is this a trend in decorating? Are Young people keeping their family heirlooms? Whatever the reason we are not sure, but we saw a need for clients who are willing and able to learn how to upholster their furniture when their budget does not allow them to hire an expert. The vintage chairs upholstered in the Upholstery 101 educational video are like the ones that were our inspiration. The chairs were so out of vogue in their original state, but after our makeover and upholstery, they are on trend for the modern family. We paid only $30 for the two chairs. As we began our re-upholstering journey, we periodically posted our progress on Facebook. After our second post, we had an offer to purchase both chairs. The first chair was only partially painted and had not been upholstered when the offer came in. As we posted our progress more offers to purchase came. We took the chairs to several events and put them on display and received lots of offers to buy them. We were in shock that this look was so desirable. The upholstery process is easy to follow: Before photos : These chairs were upholstered with rose-colored velvet fabric that had been painted white. We selected a natural linen as the upholstery fabric, and we pulled the lightest and darkest fibers out of the fabric to have paint custom mixed to match. The darker paint was the base coat. The lighter color we mixed with a glazing medium to paint in the carved areas. We replaced the innards of the chair. So, now they will last for years to come. This project has taught us that some of our clients are eager to learn and some cannot wait to purchase pieces we have refurbished. So, concept of the instructional video was born. Anyone who has a desire to learn can be successful at mastering the skills of upholstery. Learning upholstery is an opportunity to offer additional services. We are always busy with upholstery orders. It is the one thing we can depend on as a steady income source for our business. To purchase the instructional video, click here to visit Kippi's website. Enter the code 25OFF and receive 25% off the purchase price through October 31, 2018! Patrick and Kippi O'Hern have been working together since 1989 on various home improvement and decorating projects. While attending the University of Maryland Kippi took textile classes which has helped them with assisting clients on which types of fabrics to use for any application. They both have personal strengths they bring to the job. Such as, Kippi has a design idea, but it seems impossible to execute a plan to achieve the results she wants, but Patrick has the vision to make it happen. They seem to tag team with each other while working. One of them is on either side of the cutting table, and they move about sharing the space and cutting without speaking and working together seamlessly getting the project completed. Patrick is an expert, and award-winning, upholsterer. On the other hand, Kippi has won multiple slipcover awards, taught slipcover classes, and her designs have been featured in magazines. This project is a perfect example of them working together to accomplish the task.
Upholstery 101 a new instructional video by Kippi O'Hearn
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Scroll to read full article September Stunners! Check out the pics that caught our eye this month! Don't forget to use #csfrl -to make sure you get noticed. Photo credits and Instagram links: Lisa Salvatore: @thefinishingroom Rose Pagel: @rosemariepagelinteriors Karen Barnes: @the_elegant_window Patti Ayers: @pillowsandpleats Amanda Smith: @sewunordinarydrapery Cynthia Bleskachek: @the_funky_little_chair Whitney White: @whitneywhitedraperydesign Ceil DiGuglielmo: @ceildi Nancy Letts :@pinehousedrapery (Note: using #csfrl implies permission, so we may use in the Digital Digest - with photo credit and Instagram link, of course - without contacting you.)
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Beanbag Chair Tutorial by Jill Ragan Scully
Scroll to read full article What's more fun than sitting in a beanbag chair? Making one, of course! Follow the tutorial below to make your very own – or several. Then the real fun begins - watching someone else get in and out of their beanbag chair! Here's the easy step-by-step: Step 1: You'll start with this pattern pieces for a ball pillow. You'll need to enlarge it for this project - I took mine to the UPS store. Click on the image to download a copy Step 2: Transfer your enlarged pattern piece to pattern paper. Step 3: Measure 3.5 inches from the point of your pattern. Step 4: Cut the point of the pattern off. Step 5: Fold your material with right sides together; place your pattern piece on the fold. Step 6: Trace the pattern. Step 7: Pattern is traced on wrong side. Step 8: Cut the pattern piece, repeat six times. Step 9: Cut two end pieces – hexagons with five inch sides. Step 10: All pieces cut! Step 11: Sew 1/2" seam allowances. Step 12: Stop 1/2" from top and bottom. Step 13: Pair up your sections and sew together on one side. Step 14: Sew the three sewn paired pieces together, leaving the last side open. Step 15: Mark about 8 inches from the top and bottom and sew. You will insert your zipper into the open portion. Step 16: Pin zipper in place and sew with a zipper foot. Step 17: Top stitch on front side. Step 18: Sew hexagonal top and bottom pieces into place. Step 19: Insert your beans. Carefully. Step 20: Your finished beanbag. Enjoy! Jill Ragan Scully Working as an interior designer, drapery workroom, and upholsterer for over 20 years, Jill has a strong passion for the soft furnishings industry. This diverse skill set is apparent in each room she designs for her clients. Recognizing a need for increased accessibility to a wider variety of products and services for her colleagues, Jill recently founded My Designer Concierge, a virtual design showroom and social media management company to the trade.
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Scroll to read full article Jenn DeRosa and Jeanelle Dech demonstrate Pro Design's easy-to-use motorized lift system. This system is controlled either remotely (with up to 15 shades on one device!), or with an attached wand. Install with an easily-rechargeable battery, or choose to use the solar powered option for those hard-to-reach locations! Find out more about the product here: http://www.prodesignllc.net/motorization.html
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Scroll to read full article Custom Sheer Program with NEW Sample Swatch Set Our MYL Custom Sheer program features ten stock 118” wide Batistes & Voiles and, includes the cost of the Sheer Fabric + Labor. Many styles are offered in this easy-to-price program including Pinch Pleat, Rod Pocket, Tack Top Pleat, Cartridge Pleat, Ripplefold, Sunburst, and others. Please view the program on our website under Workroom-Custom Sheers for pricing (after log-in) or in your Custom Classics binder. Pictured is our moving workroom table that allows the sewing machine to stay stationary while the clamped-down fabric is kept stable on the table allowing the operator to maintain control of the fabric while the table guides the fabric effortlessly through the machine! Our NEW 8”x8” sample deck is available for PRE-ORDER and will make it easier than ever to make fabric selections with ten neutral colorways. These fabrics are always in stock at our workroom making specifying sheers quick and easy. NEW Sample Swatch Set – Item #MS $12 mylmarketplace@mylltd.com www.mylltd.com
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