Custom Curtains – Designs By Donna

Drapery panels at 25 widths each & how to tackle such a project.

Drapery panels at 25 widths each? Have you ever [...]

By Donna Cash|2019-08-19T11:37:40-04:00August 19, 2019|Custom Curtains, Efficiency, How To, Sewing, Step-by-Step, Window Treatments, Workroom Tips|Comments Off

Flowery Branch is a beautiful place to visit.

Designs by Donna is located in the cute town of [...]

By Donna Cash|2025-02-18T05:57:59-05:00May 13, 2019|Bed Skirts, Bedding, Custom Curtains, Custom Window Valances, Designs by Donna Products, Duvet Covers, Efficiency, Guest Rooms, Inspiring Custom Homegoods, Pillow Shams, Pillows, Sewing, Step-by-Step, Window Treatments, Workroom Tips, Workshops, Zippers|Comments Off

Won’t you be our guest? Tips for creating a comfortable guest room.

Won't you be our guest? When it [...]

By Donna Cash|2018-08-26T11:04:14-04:00August 26, 2018|Custom Curtains, Custom Window Valances, Design, DIY, Guest Rooms, How To, Interior Decor, Window Treatments|0 Comments

It’s been an eventful 2017 at Designs by Donna!

I hope your year has been a good one too and that 2018 brings you good health and much joy! At Designs by Donna my mission is: To use my passion, gifts, and abilities to bring joy and beauty into the lives of others through exquisite design, teaching, and sharing.

By Donna Cash|2017-12-28T08:57:01-05:00December 28, 2017|Custom Curtains, Custom Window Valances, Design, Designs by Donna Products, DIY, Embellishments, Giving Back, How To, Inspiring Custom Homegoods, Interior Decor, Interior Design, Pillows, Sewing, Tips and Tools Tuesdays, Uncategorized, Window Treatments|0 Comments

Difficult Fabrics – Silk Velvet Banding on Drapery Lead Edge

Working with difficult fabrics can be challenging and stressful unless [...]

By Donna Cash|2017-07-06T08:03:44-04:00July 6, 2017|Custom Curtains, Design, Interior Decor, Interior Design, Step-by-Step, Uncategorized, Window Treatments, Workroom Tips|0 Comments

How to sew a interlock stitch in drapery panels

When making multi width drapery panels, adding an interlock stitch [...]

By Donna Cash|2017-02-06T08:00:26-05:00February 6, 2017|Custom Curtains, Designs by Donna Products, DIY, Efficiency, How To, Sewing, Step-by-Step, Tips and Tools Tuesdays, Window Treatments, Workroom Tips|0 Comments

Fabric Check-In Process

Fabric arriving at Designs by Donna is checked in and inspected [...]

By Donna Cash|2017-02-03T08:00:28-05:00February 3, 2017|Custom Curtains, Custom Window Valances, Design, Designs by Donna Products, Efficiency, Organization, Pillows, Sewing, Tips and Tools Tuesdays, Uncategorized, Window Treatments, Workroom Tips|0 Comments

Ripplefold Drapery System – Understanding the Basics

The first set of Ripplefold draperies I made was probably [...]

By Donna Cash|2016-12-17T06:16:48-05:00December 17, 2016|Custom Curtains, Designs by Donna Products, How To, Interior Decor, Uncategorized, Window Treatments|0 Comments

Problem Solving Is One Of Our Specialties – Swing Door Top Treatment Kit

I love it when a designer tells me I'm a [...]

By Donna Cash|2014-04-09T11:45:26-04:00April 9, 2014|Architectural Details, Custom Curtains, Custom Window Valances, Design, How To, Interior Decor, Uncategorized, Window Treatments|2 Comments

Pattern Drafting For Custom Window Valances

Every custom made window treatment is just that - custom. [...]

By Donna Cash|2014-03-22T08:22:24-04:00March 22, 2014|Architectural Details, Custom Curtains, Custom Window Valances, Interior Decor, Interior Design, Pattern Drafting, Window Treatments|4 Comments