Decorate With Confidence: Smart Sewing Techniques
Donna Babylon
Class Preview
1:38
- In-depth Instruction; over 124 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Material Differences
24:59
Meet your instructor Donna Babylon and learn about home decorating fabrics! Begin with evaluating different kinds of fabrics and understanding the best choice for your project. Then, learn how to test fabrics at home in different lighting. You'll also learn about print repeats and grain lines.
Behind the Seams
18:45
Learn how to measure, mark and cut fabric based on the motif for a perfectly fitted project. You'll also learn how to showcase a print motif on multiple kinds projects for the best eye-catching placement. Then follow Donna's tips for seaming multiple widths for successfully matching fabric repeats.
Custom Pillow Forms
10:08
Make a gorgeous pillow with Donna's tips for creating a balanced pillow form. Did you make a pillow cover that doesn't fit a pre-made pillow form? No problem! Follow her tips and techniques for making a perfectly shaped pillow form with upholstery batting.
Custom Pillow Covers
17:33
Learn to make a basic envelope pillow cover for any room in the house with Donna's tips! First measure, cut and prepare your patterned fabric. Then you'll learn her trick for getting perfectly squared corners with a balanced pillow form. You'll also learn to make a flange, or sham, pillow cover for the bedroom.
Window Treatments
12:36
Donna makes window treatments easy with her tips and technique for finding the perfect fabric for your room. You'll learn how to measure the window and pick the right type of treatment for the space. Then, she'll demonstrate different kinds of linings you can pick to make your fabric pop.
Table Coverings
11:48
Get your calculators out! Begin with reviewing different kinds of table coverings you can make, from table runners to tablecloths. Then you'll learn how to calculate the correct amount of yardage for the kind of covering you want. Plus, Donna will teach you how to measure and cut for a round table covering.
Finishing Techniques for Table Coverings
27:46
Finish your table cover with Donna's demonstration for sewing a simple blind stitch. You'll also learn how to sew an easy mitered hem that will make your table covering look so much more professional! Then you'll also learn how to make a mitered placemat and finish off round table coverings.
Successful sewing projects for the home start with this set of essential skills! Join renowned home décor designer, author and instructor Donna Babylon to learn how you can improve the efficiency of your all your home decorating. During this class, you’ll learn all about different fabrics so you can make the right choice for any project. Then, find out how to make measuring, marking and cutting easier than ever before. Want to improve your project prepping? You’ll discover great steps to take that will make planning for any project better and easier. Along the way, you’ll get acquainted with great time-saving techniques, and even conquer the steps for success with pillows, window treatments and table coverings.
Donna Babylon
Donna Babylon has dedicated her career to DIY home decor that's trendy without being spendy. That's why she travels the nation, sharing decorating techniques and sewing knowledge through seminars and workshops. In all of her teaching, she tries to communicate one underlying message above all else: Be flexible, keep a sense of humor and, most important, be fearless. When not teaching in person, Donna can be found sharing new skills through TV appearances and writing. She's penned more than a dozen books, made more than 250 television appearances and continually adds to her impressive line of patterns.
Bonus materials available after purchase