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Table of contents:

Basics of All windows

Introduction to the concept behind Sew Easy Windows
Rev: 4/01

Workroom Basics: Rev: 4/02

Walls That Work

Do you have unused wall space in your workroom? Put it to work with a sheet of plywood or homosote. Rev: 3/04

Half Drop & Drop Match Patterns
Understanding Half Drop and Drop Match patterns is crucial to calculating fabric requirements and planning drapery cuts to minimize waste. Rev 6/08

Mitred Corners

Step-by-step to a beautiful mitred corner. Rev: 7/02

Choosing Lumber

Lumber comes in many types, sizes and grades. This article discusses the best lumber choices for the decorative workroom
Rev: 7/02

Cutting Techniques

Different fabrics and treatments require different methods for cutting the fabric. Always strive to cut on the straight of grain.
Rev: 4/02

Blocking/Squaring Fabric

Fabric which is not properly squared will often not hang well in the final product. Take the time to prepare your fabric pieces at the beginning of the project and the end result will be achieved more smoothly and consistently.
Rev: 4/02

The Perfect Swag:

Drawing The Basic Pattern

Understanding the basic pattern shape, and drawing a basic pattern.
Rev: 4/03

Options & Variables

Detailed steps for customizing to any width and/or length.
Rev: 4/03

Fabrication & Troubleshooting

Step by step to cut and sew the swag. Also, a quality checklist for inspecting and fixing minor imperfections on the pattern and on the finished swag. Rev: 4/03

Scarfswag

Detailed instructions for patterning, sewing and pleating a perfect point-to-point scarf swag. Rev: 4/03

Scarfswag Options & Variables

Details for customizing the scarf swag. Rev: 4/03

Cascades:

Striped Cascades
Here is an alternative method for cutting cascade patterns from striped fabrics. Rev: 11/04

Valances:

Awning Valance Frame

Building a bigger, better frame for an awning valance spanning 125". Rev: 2/05

Problem Solving: Miscellaneous problems as I encounter them, and the techniques by which I solved each problem. Rev: 10/03

>>> Traverse rods which cannot be hung high enough above the window are unsightly from the streetside of the window.

Rev 2/04

>>> Ready made panels are not long enough for windows in new home.

Rev 2/04

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Basics of All windows	Introduction to the concept behind Sew Easy Windows	Rev: 4/01
Workroom Basics:		Rev: 4/02
Walls That Work	Do you have unused wall space in your workroom? Put it to work with a sheet of plywood or homosote.	Rev: 3/04
Half Drop & Drop Match Patterns	Understanding Half Drop and Drop Match patterns is crucial to calculating fabric requirements and planning drapery cuts to minimize waste.	Rev 6/08
Mitred Corners	Step-by-step to a beautiful mitred corner.	Rev: 7/02
Choosing Lumber	Lumber comes in many types, sizes and grades. This article discusses the best lumber choices for the decorative workroom	Rev: 7/02
Cutting Techniques	Different fabrics and treatments require different methods for cutting the fabric. Always strive to cut on the straight of grain.	Rev: 4/02
Blocking/Squaring Fabric	Fabric which is not properly squared will often not hang well in the final product. Take the time to prepare your fabric pieces at the beginning of the project and the end result will be achieved more smoothly and consistently.	Rev: 4/02
The Perfect Swag:
Drawing The Basic Pattern	Understanding the basic pattern shape, and drawing a basic pattern.	Rev: 4/03
Options & Variables	Detailed steps for customizing to any width and/or length.	Rev: 4/03
Fabrication & Troubleshooting	Step by step to cut and sew the swag. Also, a quality checklist for inspecting and fixing minor imperfections on the pattern and on the finished swag.	Rev: 4/03
Scarfswag	Detailed instructions for patterning, sewing and pleating a perfect point-to-point scarf swag.	Rev: 4/03
Scarfswag Options & Variables	Details for customizing the scarf swag.	Rev: 4/03

Cascades:
Striped Cascades	Here is an alternative method for cutting cascade patterns from striped fabrics.	Rev: 11/04

Valances:
Awning Valance Frame	Building a bigger, better frame for an awning valance spanning 125".	Rev: 2/05

Problem Solving:	Miscellaneous problems as I encounter them, and the techniques by which I solved each problem.	Rev: 10/03
	>>> Traverse rods which cannot be hung high enough above the window are unsightly from the streetside of the window.	Rev 2/04
	>>> Ready made panels are not long enough for windows in new home.	Rev 2/04