Draping the Window using Tiebacks, Holdbacks and Italian Stringing

Dressing a window with draped, tied-back fabric creates a beautiful and timeless style. Join us for a look at how tiebacks, holdbacks and Italian stringing have been used for centuries to create window treatment designs and see how you can incorporate this look into modern interiors.

Learn how to determine the placement, length and proportions for tiebacks and the techniques used for creating several tieback styles. See how to create a textural and elegant drapery with Italian stringing, a pulled back drapery with hidden cords, which incorporates many components commonly used when making shades. Decorative drapery holdbacks offer another option for tied-back draperies. See the latest designs and learn tips for installation plus creative options to achieve a custom look.

Presentation begins at 11:00 am and ends at 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

How-to Make Awnings for Interiors

If you are looking for a unique top-treatment this is the webinar for you!

Interior awnings are a crisp, tailored look that can provide a dimensional look to your kitchen, bath or bedroom windows. A combination of cornice and valance, interior awnings are created with a frame and light-weight materials and can be very simple and sleek or detailed with trims and scalloped edges.

In this webinar you will learn how to measure and pre-plan the awning shape and size, construct the frame and see step-by-step how to create the awning cover with different techniques.

Presentation begins at 2:00 pm and ends at 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Tab-Top Headings for Draperies and Valances

Traditional and historic or contemporary and modern, tab-top styles are a versatile and timeless mainstay of interior design. In this presentation you will learn how to make a variety of tab-top draperies and valances including time-saving methods for creating all those tabs, and how to make tabs unique and different. See how to add details like buttons and other embellishments, and how to create tie-tabs that are always evenly tied.

Sign up today to learn and be inspired by new ideas for this old-fashioned style.

Presentation begins at 2:00 pm and ends at 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Creating a Classic Balloon Shade

Do you think balloon shades outdated?
When was the last time you sold a balloon shade?

Gathered shades have been used to dress windows for centuries. During the more recent 1980’s and 1990’s, balloon shades were a staple of interior design but with today’s trends towards sleek, tailored styles , balloon shades are practically forgotten.

But trends come-and-go and balloon shades can be the perfect style for many rooms. If you haven’t made a balloon shade in awhile, now is the time to refresh your memory or, if you are new to shades join us to learn how to make this style of shade.

In this presentation you will see how to create a classic, balloon shade including design details and ideas that will make this style look new again, plus learn about the latest shade products and systems.

Presentation begins at 11:00 am and ends at 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Sensational Center-Pleat Side Panels

Are you looking for a new drapery idea?

In this webinar you will learn how to create stylish side panels that feature single, center pleats. This type of drapery creates a stunning design when combined with pennants and decorative hardware, installed under upholstered cornices, or whenever a tailored look is desired.

You will see step-by-step fabrication techniques including how to figure fullness and custom details such as adding contrast fabrics, welt cord, banding and heading styles.

This webinar will inspire you to see drapery panels in a whole new way!

Presentation begins at 11:00 am and ends at 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Simple Swags for Casual Interiors

Do you think swags and cascades look stuffy and outdated?

Swags and cascades are commonly used to dress windows in formal and traditional rooms, but a simplified and less structured version of this style can fit perfectly into homes designed for a casual and less formal lifestyle.

Join us and see how to create a more modern swag treatment. You will learn how to measure and drape the basic pattern and sewing techniques for a successful finish.

Included in this presentation will be design ideas, suggestions for fabrics and trims plus steps for installing on dust boards, decorative pole rods or medallions. You will be inspired to bring swags back to the future!

Presentation begins at 2:00 pm and ends at 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Care and Maintenance of Air and Electric Upholstery Staplers

In this webinar you will learn how to use and care for the air and electric upholstery staplers from Rowley Company. Staplers are a mainstay of drapery and upholstery workrooms; used for making upholstered cornices and furniture, attaching top treatments to dust boards, adding hook tape to boards or bed rails and much more.

Included in this presentation will be guidelines for general maintenance such as oiling and cleaning, which will optimize the performance and longevity of your tool. You will learn about the stapler parts, and how to make simple repairs if it is not working properly. Also included will be an overview of the different types and sizes of staples, and tips for stapling different types and thicknesses of fabric.

If you are thinking of purchasing a stapler, or already have one but would like some additional hints and pointers, tune in for this informative and helpful webinar.

Presentation begins at 2:00 pm and ends at 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

How-to Make Awnings for Interiors

If you are looking for a unique top-treatment this is the webinar for you!

Interior awnings are a crisp, tailored look that can provide a dimensional look to your kitchen, bath or bedroom windows. A combination of cornice and valance, interior awnings are created with a frame and light-weight materials and can be very simple and sleek or detailed with trims and scalloped edges.

In this webinar you will learn how to measure and pre-plan the awning shape and size, construct the frame and see step-by-step how to create the awning cover with different techniques.

Presentation begins at 11:00 am and ends at 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time