Where Designers Spilleth the Styling Tea
Our HomeSewn Wisdom blog is curated by gurus who spend entirely too much time gossiping with linens about the drama of velvets. With insights only true window whisperers can offer, we are on a mission to transform your windows into the stellar scene-stealers they were always meant to be. So fluff your pillows, pour the third cup of coffee, and settle in. With this blog, you have access to savvy styling secrets — from tips and tricks to ideas and inspiration, and an occasional poetic detour. Read on fellow draper. And may your pleats always be perfect!
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A Guide to Grommet Top Curtains
Sleek pleats and flawless ease—that’s grommet curtains for you! From grand windows to cozy nooks, country cottages to city pads - grommet tops fit right in. This beauty-with-brains heading style knows...
A Guide to Grommet Top Curtains
Sleek pleats and flawless ease—that’s grommet curtains for you! From grand windows to cozy nooks, country cottages to city pads - grommet tops fit right in. This beauty-with-brains heading style knows...
A Guide to Double Pinch Pleat Curtains
From grand Victorian parlours and lavish banquet halls to today’s transitional living rooms and modern great rooms, double pinch pleat curtains have long transformed spaces with their elegant folds and...
A Guide to Double Pinch Pleat Curtains
From grand Victorian parlours and lavish banquet halls to today’s transitional living rooms and modern great rooms, double pinch pleat curtains have long transformed spaces with their elegant folds and...
A Guide to Tie Top Curtains
Tie top curtains, like a cherished gift tied with ribbons, whisper of old-world charm. Each hand-tied bow is a tribute to crafted beauty, simpler living, and the comforting embrace of...
A Guide to Tie Top Curtains
Tie top curtains, like a cherished gift tied with ribbons, whisper of old-world charm. Each hand-tied bow is a tribute to crafted beauty, simpler living, and the comforting embrace of...
A Guide to Pencil Pleat Curtains
True to their name, gathered in ruched pleats resembling a row of pencils, pencil pleat curtains speak of old-world charm and a quiet sense of order. Striking the perfect chord...
A Guide to Pencil Pleat Curtains
True to their name, gathered in ruched pleats resembling a row of pencils, pencil pleat curtains speak of old-world charm and a quiet sense of order. Striking the perfect chord...
How to Plug Light Leaks from Drapery Edges
Curtains are masters of mood-setting - softening the space visually, adding visual texture and muting the harsh sunglare. But when your goal transcends to creating a dark cocoon of a...
How to Plug Light Leaks from Drapery Edges
Curtains are masters of mood-setting - softening the space visually, adding visual texture and muting the harsh sunglare. But when your goal transcends to creating a dark cocoon of a...
A Guide to Hidden Back Tab Top Curtains
Think of back tab curtains, and what comes to mind? A perfectly wavy silhouette. Elegant, even pleats. An installation that feels as easy as putting on a tee. These three...
A Guide to Hidden Back Tab Top Curtains
Think of back tab curtains, and what comes to mind? A perfectly wavy silhouette. Elegant, even pleats. An installation that feels as easy as putting on a tee. These three...
A Guide to Flat Panel Top Curtains
Flat panel top curtains are all about effortless style - clean lines, easy looks and the kind of versatility that works in almost any space. Their sleek construction makes them...
A Guide to Flat Panel Top Curtains
Flat panel top curtains are all about effortless style - clean lines, easy looks and the kind of versatility that works in almost any space. Their sleek construction makes them...
A Guide to French Triple Pinch Pleat Curtains
From grand Victorian parlours and lavish banquet halls to today’s classical homes, the French triple pinch pleat curtains have long transformed spaces with their elegant folds and timeless appeal. They...
A Guide to French Triple Pinch Pleat Curtains
From grand Victorian parlours and lavish banquet halls to today’s classical homes, the French triple pinch pleat curtains have long transformed spaces with their elegant folds and timeless appeal. They...
How Long Should My Curtains Be? Tips to Crack the Fit
Curtains do more than block the sun and nosy neighbours; they soften a room, add colour and texture, and ring in that ‘ahhh-home’ feeling. They’re the unsung heroes of home...
How Long Should My Curtains Be? Tips to Crack the Fit
Curtains do more than block the sun and nosy neighbours; they soften a room, add colour and texture, and ring in that ‘ahhh-home’ feeling. They’re the unsung heroes of home...
Roman Shades Installation Guide
So your stunning roman shades have arrived, pre-assembled and ready to install. You smile at the package affectionately and take a peek inside. Wrapped at one end of your package,...
Roman Shades Installation Guide
So your stunning roman shades have arrived, pre-assembled and ready to install. You smile at the package affectionately and take a peek inside. Wrapped at one end of your package,...
How to Train Drapery for Straight Pleats & Perfect Fall
Straight out of the box, your new custom drapes look beautiful — the fabric, the finish, the custom craftsmanship — everything is perfect. But once hung, you may be surprised...
How to Train Drapery for Straight Pleats & Perfect Fall
Straight out of the box, your new custom drapes look beautiful — the fabric, the finish, the custom craftsmanship — everything is perfect. But once hung, you may be surprised...
How to Fix Skewing Roman Shades
We take pride in delivering our roman shades pre-mounted and ready to install so you can enjoy a fuss-free installation experience. However, given the long journeys they make from our...
How to Fix Skewing Roman Shades
We take pride in delivering our roman shades pre-mounted and ready to install so you can enjoy a fuss-free installation experience. However, given the long journeys they make from our...
Inside Mount Vs Outside Mount Roman Shades
Will your new roman shades sit snugly within the window recess or frame the windows from outside? Whether this is a detail you hadn’t thought of yet or one you’ve...
Inside Mount Vs Outside Mount Roman Shades
Will your new roman shades sit snugly within the window recess or frame the windows from outside? Whether this is a detail you hadn’t thought of yet or one you’ve...
Joins & Pattern Matching in Custom Window Treatments
When it comes to covering extra-wide windows, custom curtains and roman shades more than meet the challenge of finding a perfect-size match. But, with these generously-sized, extra-wide window dressings comes...
Joins & Pattern Matching in Custom Window Treatments
When it comes to covering extra-wide windows, custom curtains and roman shades more than meet the challenge of finding a perfect-size match. But, with these generously-sized, extra-wide window dressings comes...
Sewn's Lining Options for Curtains & Roman Shades
The unsung hero of the world of window treatments - the lining behind your drapes and shades - is seldom seen, rarely acknowledged - but its impact? Unmistakable! Linings are...
Sewn's Lining Options for Curtains & Roman Shades
The unsung hero of the world of window treatments - the lining behind your drapes and shades - is seldom seen, rarely acknowledged - but its impact? Unmistakable! Linings are...