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Learn from detailed tutorials and quick tips recorded in my professional curtain and drapery making workroom in Lancashire, England. I bring you expert top tips and alternative methods to speed up those pesky jobs, start to finish time lapse videos of orders I complete in my workroom and full step by step tutorials for more complicated skills.
My name is Justine Bennett and I have been making and supplying soft furnishings for over 30 years both to the public and trade all over the UK and beyond. I am the inventor of the Integral Roman Blind Return and 3d Star cushion©
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How to join velvet & Pile fabrics
Velvet can be tricksy because of the pile pushing and pulling as you sew. Knowing how to add tension and slack in all the right places to achieve a flat, even seam, is a game changer.
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I have a video tutorial showing and explaining how I do it in the free area of my new website at www.Windmillcurtainroom.com or click the 🔗link🔗 in my bio 😀
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If you're in the trade I also have a Trade Pro area on the website with many more detailed and advanced video tutorials available.
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#velvet #sewing velvet #velvetseams #howtosewvelvet #pilefabrics #creepingvelvet #sewingtips #professionalsewing #howtomakecurtains #videotutorials #youtubecreator #highendfurnishings #curtains #furnishings #homedecor #softfurnishings #sewingtechniques © Justine Bennett | Windmill Curtain Room (formerly The Windmill Workroom) |
No usage of any content shall be granted without express prior permission. For permission email windmillcurtainroom@gmail.com
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I have a video tutorial showing and explaining how I do it in the free area of my new website at www.Windmillcurtainroom.com or click the 🔗link🔗 in my bio 😀
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If you're in the trade I also have a Trade Pro area on the website with many more detailed and advanced video tutorials available.
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#velvet #sewing velvet #velvetseams #howtosewvelvet #pilefabrics #creepingvelvet #sewingtips #professionalsewing #howtomakecurtains #videotutorials #youtubecreator #highendfurnishings #curtains #furnishings #homedecor #softfurnishings #sewingtechniques © Justine Bennett | Windmill Curtain Room (formerly The Windmill Workroom) |
No usage of any content shall be granted without express prior permission. For permission email windmillcurtainroom@gmail.com
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Trade Preview | Start to finish making of a bonded interlined roman blind
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This is a trailer for an extensive two hour tutorial video that is a pretty accurate representation of the real time making of a lined and bonded interlined Roman blind. I make up Roman blinds using several different methods depending of fabric, linings, finish or whatever my customer may request of me. However, left to my own devices, this is my go to method and shows how I calculate the cutti...
Trailer | Hidden Stitch Wave Heading For Lined Curtins
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This is a short trailer of a full length tutorial found here; Wave heading is a popular heading famed for its sleek modern appearance and simple lines. Generally speaking, Wave heading tape is machine sewn on but that spoils the sleek finish of the heading in my opinion so I developed this method of making a strong and stable hidden stitch heading with no visible stitching. #wavecurtains #hidde...
Trade Preview | Mitred Contrast Oxford Cushion Trailer
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Ad Free Trade Only Exclusive These Oxford cushions have a contrast mitred edge instead of the usual standard plain edge in the same fabric but adding a contrast usually creates its own problems with bulky seams and a join across the back to accommodate the zip. Not this method though... no no... this method gives you a super sleek finish with no seams on the edge and a fantastic hidden zip that...
Trade Preview | How To Make The Perfect Mitred Napkin Hem
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Preview of AD Free version for Patreon members only Creating a neat double turned #hem can be tricky without forming bulk and lumpiness at the #corners which can be problematic on some things like #napkins, #placemats, #tablecloths and sheets. Placemats are the best example as they look their best when they lay completely flat. A standard hem can form such a build up of layers at the corners th...
How To Easily Shorten Vertical Blinds
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If, like me, you accidentally order some vertical blinds at the wrong length and they are too long or maybe you are re-purposing some blinds on a different, shorter window or you've even bought some ready-made vertical blinds that are too long, then this is an elegant way to easily shorten them without the need for special tools or messy glue. All you need are scissors, a tape measure and a sew...
Making Panel Fronted Piped Oblong Cushions
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Making New Covers For Patio Directors Chairs
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Making Blackout Lined Pinch Pleat Apex Curtains
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How To Make A Simple Patchwork Cushion With Easiest Piping Join
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Timelapse - How To Make A Patchwork Cushion: The Easiest and Quickest Joining Technique
Making A Buttoned French Mattress In Ticking Stripe For A Day Bed
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Making A Buttoned French Mattress In Ticking Stripe For A Day Bed
Adding Flanged Cord To A Tri Panelled Decorative Scatter Cushion
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Adding Flanged Cord To A Tri Panelled Decorative Scatter Cushion
How To Make An Oxford Cushion With Invisible Zip
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How To Make An Oxford Cushion With Invisible Zip
Full Making Interlined Roman Blind in The Monkey Puzzle Tree Velvet
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Full Making Interlined Roman Blind in The Monkey Puzzle Tree Velvet
Speedy Making Of Two Voyage Piped And Zipped Cushions
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Speedy Making Of Two Voyage Piped And Zipped Cushions
How To Make A Box Cushion From A Standard Feather Cushion
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How To Make A Box Cushion From A Standard Feather Cushion
Soft Box Scatter Cushion With Invisible Zip Tutorial
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Soft Box Scatter Cushion With Invisible Zip Tutorial
Colefax Fowler Linen Pinch Pleat To Pattern
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Mitred Fringe Oxford Cushion With Invisible Zip Timelapse
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Mitred Fringe Oxford Cushion With Invisible Zip Timelapse
Hidden Stitch Wave Heading For Lined Curtains
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Hidden Stitch Wave Heading For Lined Curtains
How To Make The Perfect Mitred Napkin Hem | Two Ways
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How To Make The Perfect Mitred Napkin Hem | Two Ways
How To Clean Your Iron Easily & Safely & With Eco Friendly Household Cleaning Products
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Making Double Pleat To Pattern Zoffany Moon Silk Interlined & Lined Curtains
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Making Double Pleat To Pattern Zoffany Moon Silk Interlined & Lined Curtains
Making Vintage Ashley Wilde Interlined Pinch Pleat Curtain | Remakes
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Silk Lined Tulip Pleat Interlined Velvets Curtains Making
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Making Faux Animal Skin Piped Cushions With Velvet Backing
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Amazing work 🎉
Thank you so much!!
You're very welcome, I hope it works for you 😊
Thanks!
Thank you so much 😊🥰
WOW!!! You are SO amazing 💓
Thank you 😊
How do i hook it
Oh you are a gem! I was almost in tears when the curtain man delivered my brand new curtains with pressure marks. I thought they were ruined however I will follow your advice and give this a try. Do you know if a microfiber or soft cloth would work? Thank you so much for posting this.
It's almost impossible to pack velvet curtains without them getting marked, especially if they've been packed for a few days, so I'm not surprised. The marks may eventually fall out, but sometimes they need a bit of encouragement 😉 Yes, definitely try a microfiber cloth. Anything with a bit of a pile will work or a really soft clothes brush or one of those velvety lint removers. Just make sure the microfiber cloth has been washed so there's no chance the colour can run. Good luck 🤞
Thank you again for your advice.
n I use blind stitch sewing machine instead of handsticth?
You could try 🤷🏼♀️
would buckram be ok for washable curtains? I am worried it will be wavy after 30% wash
The buckram used here is not designed to be wet washed. Hand-made curtains like these should only ever be dry cleaned. If your fabrics and linings are washable though, then you could use a synthetic heading buckram like the type used for eyelet curtains.
Hi thanks for sharing! is it possible to use Roman blind pocket tape and sewing to the outer lining rather than making your own pockets out of lining? I’ve noticed most seem to make their own pockets out of lining for the rods thanks!
Love this video, what kind of velvet is this? is it cotton?
So glad you like the video. This beautiful velvet is a cotton & silk mix.
Great info , thank you. Do you put a 'difficult fabric' extra charge into your price if someone orders a velvet product?
I can't say I've ever charged more for velvet. There was a time in my early career when every other pair of curtains were probably velvet so I had lots of practice making it up. Very occasionally I've charged more for other fabrics, usually slippery cheap synthetics as they don't make up very well 😬
Excellent tutorial 💯
Have a question about a velvet pageant dress with some lines on the skirt part, could you help me lol
Hi there. I can try. What's your query?
Wow ! Thanks ! What a great technique to sew velvets ! Gotta try it immediately 👍
Hi there, thanks for your comment. I hope you managed to have a go and had some success 🙌
Thank you for a very in depth and very helpful tutorial. May I suggest some editing when it comes to the cutting segments as it makes for a very LONG video. Many thanks
Thanks for your comment 👍🏻
Do you always interline your blinds? And what interlining are you using? It looks a lot thinner than the one I use for curtains. Also if you were using blackout for curtains would you use the same method and have four layers of fabric?
Hi there, I use different linings and interlining for different jobs depending on the finish required. I usually use bonded interlining, but I didn't have any in stock when the client made a late change, so I had to use separate layers, which totalled 4 instead of the usual 3. However, not all are blackout lined, and not all are even interlined, so it can vary enormously. The same goes for curtains but what I would never do is use bonded interlining in curtains. Normally the interlining in curtains varies from std synthetic to the heavy weight cotton bump.
Loved your tutorial, many thanks
Great. I hope it helped you.
Where is the instruction sheet available?
Hi there, sorry for the delay replying to your query. The instruction sheets are available to members from the Trade Pro area of www.windmillcurtainroom.com
Does this work for dog scratches on a velvet sofa? What if I don’t have a matching fabric?
Hi there. I'm so sorry for the delay replying, I missed your comment originally. It certainly can work, yes. Although sometimes dog scratches can pull or some of the pile to leave a little bald strip or leave the pile threads at different lengths which at hide to correct, so it depends how bad the scratches are tbh. If you don't have any of the same velvet you can use any piece of velvet but you MUST make sure the colour won't transfer. A light colour is best. You could also use a microfiber cloth or even one of those velvety lint removers. Good luck.
Thank you 😊
Haven't heard "doover" in decades. 😊 Thank you for the video. 🇦🇺 🦘
Greetings to you on the other side of the world 👋 I had to replay my own video to find out what you meant 😁. I think it was probably me saying "Doobry" that you heard. A good catchall word when you can't think of the proper name 😂
Can we add that after finishing the blind? Thank you
You could add a sewn on return by hand once the blind is finished. I have a video of how to do them on the Trade Pro area on my website. www.windmillcurtainroom.com
@@WindmillCurtainRoom thank you I will look 🌹
Would these principles apply when using an industrial walking foot medium to heavy weight sewing machine ? Pleased tomlearn these tips Thanks😊
Well.... walking foot machines act differently to standard feed machines. The walking element is supposed to reduce the creep on certain frantically so you may not need to apply as much tension but yes, in principal, it's pretty much the same.
@@WindmillCurtainRoom Thanks for the reply ....learned a lot from your video Thanks again...I am about to sew velvet curtaining , for my home, and was wondering if I should use my regular sewing machine or try using my industrial walking foot machine.
I just love this
Fantastic, I'm so glad you like it and I hope it's useful to you 😊💛
Yes,you’re amazing,well done,it’s brilliant! ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Oh bless ya, thank you so much 😊 💛
Thanks
Thank you so much, I'm glad the video was helpful to you 😊
A really helpful video. Thank you so much. I took the pins out to dry clean my curtains then realised I didn’t have a clue how they went back in. Lifesaver😀
You're very welcome. Glad it helped 😊
Beautiful work!
Thank you so much 😊
Beautiful fabric amazing work 👏👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks a million! I made the mistake of piling picture frames up on a velvet sofa, without realizing that would leave 'permanent' impressions of corners, wires, and etc....
Oh heck, yes that would certainly leave marks. Hopefully though, this method helped to get rid of them 🙏 😀
Absolutely the best tieback tutorial I ever seen, brilliant thank you I've finally managed to finish this job!!!
Thank you for your lovely comment, and I'm so glad the video helped you. 😊👍
This tutorial is wonderful, so much detail, love it! Thank you Justine. I’m about to embark on sewing sheer wave curtains for many windows in my house, so I have a few questions regarding sheer fabric curtains, as I have never sewed curtains or used sheer fabric. 1. Does a hidden stitch wave header work best for sheer fabric curtains with no lining? 2. Do you still need to add a stiffener tape (or wide fusing tape) at the top, similar to how you used the buckram for a clean crisp header finish? 3. What style hem would you suggest be stitched down the sides, the fabric already has a manufactured weighted hem, at the bottom, I was thinking French hem? Would love a tutorial on any type of sheer curtain. Thankyou for sharing your wisdom around the world. (An Aussie, who loves watching your videos.)
Hi there down under 👋 and thank you for your lovely comments. Hidden stitch Wave works very well on sheer fabrics with no lining and the method is pretty much the same. Just make sure you allow enough fabric at the top to wrap around the buckram twice so that it runs down the back and back up the front inside.
You could try it without any buckram in the top if the sheer is very light but tbh, it's better with some sort of stiffener. If you don't have access to buckram a heavy weight Vilene works well.
I find a simple 1" (2.5cm) double turned hem for the edges is ideal for sheers. Not sure why you would do a French hem unless you were adding a trim to the edges..... or the meaning of a French hem is different for you. Hope this helps 😊👍
What a wonderful detailed tutorial! Thank you
You're very welcome. I hope it helps 😃👍
Just stunning ❤
That's very kind, thanks 😊
Amazing, as always ❤
Thank you so much 😄
Cannot express how much I appreciate this video! I’m a complete beginner and every tip has been stellar. I’ve been dreaming of black and white suede curtains, and I’m so much closer to that dream being a reality, so thank you!! 🥹 After watching this several times (and after several prototypes), I’ve gotten to a nice near-end product. I’m struggling with one thing though… when I go to see what the curtain looks like on the hooks, the face fabric seems to pull away from the lining and it ends up sagging down, and I’m not sure what step I’m missing. I’m hoping for a pure hidden stitch, but I may just need to sew a line to bind the face fabric and tape together… any thoughts to what I may be overlooking? Thank you in advance 🥺
Are you adding buckram? If so, is it fusible on both sides? When you hang the curtains are you intruding the Wave effect or just hanging it flat? The permanent Wave status gives the heading structure so it needs to be tested like that. Are you also using a track/pole with Wave system gliders?
So many good tips. Thank you
You are so welcome!
Does this work on slippery net curtains?
Hi there....well not always unfortunately. Some of the slippery voiles and sheers have such fine threads they're hard to pull and break easily. Picking up more than one thread to pull can sometimes work.
The needle is not centred properly it is off centre and we don't know how to get it in the hole without breaking needles. Can't send a pic
Is there a presser foot in place and if so, is it not hitting that too?
Not hitting the foot. Sorry she said it isn't hitting anything just not centred and breaking needles.
Ah OK, that makes more sense. It sounds like the timing is out so it's hitting the wrong part of the bobbin case (rotary hook) underneath rather than the gap in the bobbin case. It is possible to reset the timing but it involves loosening the screws that hold the bobbin case in place and they can be a bit tricky to get to. You'll need to remove the plate and the feed dogs. You then need to position the needle in the right place before re-positioning the bobbin case so that the rotary hook is lunged up with the middle of the needle. If you're able to click this link it'll take you to the manual with a description of how to set the timing. www.manualslib.com/manual/482501/Brother-Db2-B755.html?page=12#manual
@@WindmillCurtainRoom thank you very much I will pass the info on
Good luck and let me know how your friend gets on 👍
My friend has a brother b755-mk 3 and the needle is hitting the plate. Have you got any advice please. Can't seem to find any helpful info
Is it definitely hitting the plate? Or the bobbin case just below the plate maybe?
It is off centre and the needles keep breaking
Another brilliant video from Windmill Workroom, thanks so much!
Oh thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it 😀
Very helpful! Thank you.
You're welcome! I'm glad it helped ☺️
Clever work around and good save
Thanks Lara 😊.... thankfully they were too long and not too short 😂
Hi, I've been trying to remove the plate but the screw is not moving, any recommendations? I've sprayed a bit of DW40 to loosen the screw but no joy
Hi there, and thank you for your comment. It can be a real challenge getting those screws out, not least because it's hard to get a screwdriver in the slot completely straight. That also makes it difficult to turn the screw which can often lead to damage of the screw head. I recommend using a long screwdriver making sure it has a good sharp end. Also make sure it's not too small and fits the head of the screw snuggly. WD40 can help but it needs a bit of time to work it's way in so maybe add a little each day and give it time to penetrate then clean the WD40 off before you try again to undo the screw. You could also try putting the screwdriver in place and then hitting the top of it with a hammer. This can both re-establish a good slot for the screwdriver and 'crack' the threads of the screw in the hope that it loosens slightly. I hope this helps. Good luck and let me know how you get on. Justine
Amazing video but I am not really confident to do it this way do you think if I do it separately will look bad? On plain fabric? thank you
If you're a member of the Trade Pro Tier of my Patreon channel, I've added a pdf instruction sheet for sewn on returns that I'm sure will help you. www.patreon.com/posts/65155710?
Amazing work 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you 🙏
great informative video thanks
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
This is a very useful video but I am not sure if we can put the separate piece? In case the blind become narrow after cleaning we have room to increase the width? Thanks
Well.... most custom-made Roman blinds would be dry cleaned, so shrinkage isn't a problem. If, however you propose to wash the blind then yes, make it wider and you may want to use a different stiffening material in the return as that may not wash very well either.
Would this work on a silk/rayon velvet jacket that is dry clean only but was put in the wash? It looks like crushed velvet now which I hate, it previously was a smooth velvet jacket.
Oh blimey, this seems to happen a lot with velvet jackets. In principal, yes it should work very well but I would suggest testing a little bit that isn't that visible first and don't use too much heat as rayon can be quite sensitive. It may be a bit tedious to get it all done but it should certainly improve it. Good luck 🤞
Great explanation again. Thank you. ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video.