Let me introduce to you the latest instructional PDF we’ve added to our website, the Contrast Mitered Flange pillow. This pillow is easy to make once you understand the process. The instructions include photos with step by step directions for you to follow along with as you sew. Are you ready to get […]
Bolster pillows – the end and how to do them well.
Bolster pillows are just one of the pillow types I love to make. They’re really very simple to make but sometimes the ends of bolster pillows can be tricky to figure out. Have you ever made a bolster pillow with a sunburst end and ended up with a big hole after gathering all the fabric […]
What’s it like to attend a hands-on workshop with Donna Cash?
Do you a learn best in a hands-on workshop? If so, you may be wondering what it’s like to attend a workshop with Donna Cash. Photos are worth a thousand words, so let me show you a few. The bound zipper is a popular zipper technique I love to teach. It looks intimidating to some, […]
Difficult Fabrics – Silk Velvet Banding on Drapery Lead Edge
Working with difficult fabrics can be challenging and stressful unless you first determine your course of action. This is the second edition of working with difficult fabrics. I’ll show you how I used upholstery weight silk velvet to make narrow bands on silk taffeta panels. Now these are two fabrics that couldn’t be more incompatible. […]
How to sew a interlock stitch in drapery panels
When making multi width drapery panels, adding an interlock stitch at the seams will help keep the seams lined up as they hang. Without this stitch the fabric layers may shift making the draperies look untidy or messy. Here are a few quick and easy steps to add an interlock stitch to your drapery panels. Work from […]
Sewing invisible zippers next to welt cord
I used to be afraid to sew an invisible zipper next to welt cord …………. until I tried it. And it worked well. And all I was able to see was the zipper pull. And the pillow turned out beautifully, do you agree? After several people shared their concerns with me about sewing this type of zipper, I decided […]
Make Your Own Barn Style Sliding Door
Barn style sliding doors are becoming popular in apartments and condos in Atlanta. My son is in need of one of these for a room in his condo. After finding this article on Houzz, I now have no excuse to help him with this. Another project for my to do list! Click Make Your Own […]
