Sewing Basics : How to Sew Drapes

When sewing drapes, start by hemming the fabric all the way around before using a machine to finish the top and bottom. Make your own drapes with help from a seamstress in the free video on sewing basics.

Expert: Linda DiSimone
Bio: Linda DiSimone is a seamstress educated in interior design with an emphasis on home decor.
Filmmaker: Antonio Villagomez

Series Description: The basics of sewing include creating button holes, sewing buttons, adding trim, using ribbon, sewing leather, and making blankets and pillows. Learn to sew basic projects at home with help from a seamstress in this free video series on sewing basics.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• sewing blankets
• sewing pillows
• ribbon
• trim
• sewing leather
• button holes
• sewing buttons
• make a bow tie
• sew clothes to fit
• sewing machines

[boyline9]

Hi Linda, what is the best sewing machine (good enough) to sew drapes, especially for the outer drapes (the one that is thick usually)?