How to Make Pleated Curtains with Pleat Tape & Hooks
If you want a traditional look for your curtains, pinch pleats, also known as French pleats, are a great option. They may look intimidating, but using pleater tape and hooks makes this project simple for sewers of any level.You can…
How to Make Rod Pocket Curtains
Rod pocket curtains are the easiest and quickest style of curtain to make. It’s simply a panel of fabric with a tube at the top for the curtain rod. For sewers of all levels, rod pocket curtains are an easy…
How to Make Lined Back Tab Curtains
Making your own custom curtains with the drapery fabric of your choice is a great option and surprisingly easy. Back tab curtains hang from tabs hidden on the back of the curtain panel. They have a seamless look, top to…
No Sew Grommet Curtains Tutorial
Making grommet curtains is easier than it may look! You don’t need a sewing machine to create custom drapes that look polished and professional. I’ll be making a no sew version using iron-on bonding tape. Or you could just as…
DIY No Sew Valance Tutorial
In this tutorial, learn how to make a no sew valance that has pleats at the corners and an accent band at the bottom. This simple design will go with many décor styles.You can also make variations with box pleats…
Autumn Inspiration: Fall Colors
Here in New England, autumn is a gorgeous time of year. I love the crisp air and, of course, the trees with their brilliant fall colors. Fall is all about nature, so whether in fashion or home decor, earth tones…
Decor Trends for 2015
When it comes to home decor and design in 2015, HGTV’s Genevieve Gorder says Scandinavian style’s where it’s at. Your thoughts? P.S. Don’t watch this one with the kiddos, Genevieve’s a little feisty in this one!
Beautiful Blue and Green Bedroom Inspiration
We now interrupt the steady stream of seasonal, wintry and holiday-themed posts to bring you this beautiful Spring-evoking space by talented DIYer Kate of Centsational Girl. For her drapes she used this Suburban Home Fabric that has a pretty peacock/medallion print on it, and I just love…
12 Fabrics Featuring Marsala (Pantone’s 2015 Color of The Year)
What do you think of Pantone’s 2015 Color of the year? Last year I pulled together some fabrics featuring the 2014 color of the year, Radiant Orchid. But when I went to find Marsala-colored fabrics this year I had a…
DIY Feather Decor
The feather trend: love it or leave it? It does seem to be everywhere these days, but I think it’s rather beautiful. Eclectic Duvet Covers by Denver Furniture & Accessories DENY Designs Rustic Dining Room by Other Metro General…
