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Inside Zona's Drapery Studio

English - Drapery And Window Coverings, Window Treatments, Fabrication Tips
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Inside Zona's Drapery Studio · 6M ago

Recent slipcover job

This is a recent slipcover job I did. There are actually 4 pieces, 2 loveseats, sofa, and the chair can't been seen from this angle. They were all done in an off white upholstery weight fabric. The client uses these in the summer and takes them off in the fall for a "summer" and "winter" look. I
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Inside Zona's Drapery Studio · 11M ago

Measure Twice, Cut once, and Pray without ceasing

I made this cornice for a designer. It had to be a perfect fit, I think it turned out pretty good! The cornice fits flush against the wall without any returns. When the installer lifted the cornice up into the spot, it sat on the window frame, and was such a snug fit, he was able to leave it up
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Inside Zona's Drapery Studio · 1Y ago

My Fabric Covered ShuttersI've

My Fabric Covered ShuttersI've made a few shutters, but I hadn't got any pictures of them installed. So I made some for my son's house, and went and installed them today, while no one was home. I posted pictures of them on my facebook page and while I was doing that I got a pop-up instant chat fro
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Inside Zona's Drapery Studio · 2Y ago

Flash from the Past

I recently had a fun unique project to make. I was asked by a designer to remake some drapery panels to fit her clients new home. The client told the designer she had some draperies she just loved and would like to be able to use them again. The draperies had been stored in a box for several year
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Inside Zona's Drapery Studio · 2Y ago

Grommet Panels

Grommet drapes continue to be a popular custom treatment. They are a versatile drapery style that fits most settings. I came across some grommets that have a clever added piece to add to your grommets. The grommets have an attachment on them to make it easier to add a wand to the leading edge to pul
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Inside Zona's Drapery Studio · 2Y ago

Thinking about Slipcovering?

Slipcovers can be the answer for many pieces of furniture. Whether you want to protect your furniture from children or pets, or just want to change the ambiance of your room, slipcovering your furniture can be the perfect solution.Let's look at a few reasons why:slipcovers are an affordable altern
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Inside Zona's Drapery Studio · 3Y ago

What Size Should My Box Pleats Be?

When making a box pleated valance or a pleated balloon valance the spacing is best determined by with size of the window. Generally speaking, if there is a single window in the room and the window is between 30"-45" your pleat size should be approximately 10"-15". For rooms that have double or tri
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Inside Zona's Drapery Studio · 3Y ago

The Dreaded Plaid Match

Step #1Determine how the 2 fabric width patterns will line up.
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Inside Zona's Drapery Studio · 3Y ago

March Madness Time!

It's March madness time!You may ask; how does sports relate to the window covering business? We need to be team players also. Let me elaborate on some key points in relationship from sports to and the window covering business:TEAMWORK:Who's on your team? It's you suppliers, installers, and employees
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Inside Zona's Drapery Studio · 3Y ago

Fabric Scraps!

I had a designer come to me with about 3/4 of a yard of fabric, some scraps, and a little bit of contrast fabric. She asked if we could do something with the fabric. With just this little bit of fabric this is what we came up with. As you can see it came out pretty nice. The client is happy and w
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