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Sewing Custom Curtains & Draperies

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Description Create one-of-a-kind curtains with guidance from professional drapery expert Susan Woodcock! Find out how to select the right fabric for any project and get tips for quickly and easily measuring your window. Then, design your curtains, learn proper proportions and determine the direction of your fabric for perfectly aligned repeating motifs. Discover the secrets to panels that hang beautifully, block light and even insulate your home. Create stylish grommet curtains with evenly spaced rings. Sew a gorgeous gathered curtain and explore tools and techniques for gathering your fabric easily and consistently. Plus, stitch up a variety of pleated curtains, including French, Euro, Goblet and more. You’ll also learn to work with multiple fabric widths, add interlining and uncover the best way to hide seams in pleats!

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Measuring & Choosing Fabric
  • Designing Curtains
  • Making a Basic Panel
  • Grommet Curtains
  • Gathered Curtain
  • Pleated Curtains
  • Creating Pleats

Taught by

Susan Woodcock

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