Curved box pleat with matching trim
Kitchen Valance
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Petal valance with contrasting under lay and buttons
Color Changes of Summer
Changes of summer bring on blue skies, warm weather, (and humidity in Richmond!), and lots of outdoor fun. It’s also a time to change indoors and outdoors.
Indoors
Consider a new window treatment, some fresh sofa pillows in a summer pattern, or simply a new throw over the back of an old chair.
Outdoors
Freshen up the outdoor furniture with new cushions or a couple of pillows. Put a bright yellow coat of paint on some old flower pots.
It doesn’t take much to revive a room and bring it to life for summer.
Sewinit’ can create pillows, window treatments, duvets, and much more!
Love This Fabric!
We love this new custom window treatment for a client in Richmond. The beautiful rich color is so warm and inviting. Taking the time to match the patterns perfectly makes all of the difference in the world to the finished effect!
Think About Safety with Children’s Window Treatments
Many of our customers are now looking at new Spring window treatments for their children’s rooms. We love creating fresh, new window treatments with coordinating duvet, pillows, and other accents.
A safe and fun window treatment for a child’s room.
When thinking about window treatments for a young child’s room, keep these safety tips in mind when it comes to windows:
- If you plan to use blinds with draperies or curtains, make sure that there are no hanging cords which can be a choking or strangulation hazard. Cordless window products are now available and are recommended. (You can purchase a Retrofit Kit if you already have blinds that don’t need replacing due to wear. Contact the Window Coverings Safety Council or by phone at 1-800-506-4636.)
- Baby pillows are adorable accessories, but it’s important to remove them from the crib or bed when babies are sleeping. They present a hazard when babies are sleeping because they can potentially smother a child so keep them at a safe distance. Same thing goes for fluffy comforters and snuggly blankets.
- Don’t use tassels or cords to tie-back window treatments because a child’s head may become caught in the loops and ties. Keeping window treatments shorter and above the top 1/2 of the window is advisable.
- Some safe considerations for a child’s room include colorful valances with decorative trim, a shade or blind with a whimsical trim, or a short drapery — or use a cornice or covered board at the top of the window. Adding extra ‘padding’ in between the board and the fabric can create a fun look for a child’s room. Adding buttons or other accessories will dress it up even more.
- Roman shades are an option but just be sure there is no excess cord when lowered so a child’s head cannot get caught in the loop.
- Use coordinating fabric and color on lampshades, a bulletin board, the top of a toy box, or other places throughout the room.
- Extend the color and fun from the window treatment into a fun reading space for kids. Create a large floor sized pillow with lots of fun throw pillows or accessories to toss around it for an older child or Tween who might love having a private reading space!
Give Karen a call at Sewinit’ and she’ll be happy to create a design to freshen up your child’s room with safety in mind. Spring is just around the corner and adding a colorful fabric to your child’s room will welcome the sun and warmer weather!
Say Good Bye to Valentine’s and Hello to Warmer Weather Ahead
Valentine’s Day is here and there are lots of hugs, kisses, candy, and fun going around. Once we see February 14th come and go, it seems that February passes quickly — and before we know it, we’re thinking of Spring!
If you’re thinking of Spring and wondering how you can spruce up your home for the warmer weather to come, give us a call at Sewin’ It.
We have some fresh new ideas that will brighten your home and your spirits! Whether you’re looking for traditional draperies, whimsical curtains for a child’s room, accent pillows, monogrammed children’s accessories, new shower curtains, or something else – we can bring your vision to life!
Don’t forget to use your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver discount too!
Enjoy February and anticipate the warm weather ahead.
Fresh Custom Looks for French and Sliding Doors
Custom curtains in Richmond are just a phone call away with Sewinit’. And when it comes to fresh custom looks for French doors and sliding doors, Karen can create your one-of-a-kind window treatment.
Sliding glass doors or french doors can be problematic when it comes to window treatments or even providing privacy for your home. But now there are some new ways to use window treatments to beautify even the oldest windows or outdated sliding glass doors.
Try these ideas:
- Use side-mounted panels that are only on either side of the doors/windows. Mount the draperies on short rods. Mount them higher than the top of the door for an even more dramatic effect. This works well for windows that don’t need to be covered for privacy.
- Use a valance mounted above the door – use a zig-zag border for visual appeal and
to make an old window appear new. - Roman shades are a creative and excellent alternative! They can be working Roman shades or faux shades, depending on whether or not you need them for privacy.
- Hang long panels that stay to each side of the door during the day, but that can be pulled together for privacy or at night.
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Working Roman Shades on French Doors
Use a one-sided panel that can be pulled across the door for privacy – use a light-weight fabric that doesn’t bunch too much when pulled to the side.
- Grommet-top panels mounted with large rings will be visually appealing and slide easily.
Contact Karen to discover the possibilities!
Create Affordable Custom Window Treatments
Fringe takes plain curtains to “WOW!”
Wondering how to get beautiful custom window treatments and custom accessories without breaking the bank? In addition to working with a local seamstress like Karen at Sewinit’, there are some other great tips that make it even easier and more affordable than you thought possible:
- To get an expensive look without spending a ton of money on fabric, purchase beautiful trims, cords, tassels and fringes. They dress up even the least expensive fabrics and Karen knows how to make them work!
- Don’t cover the window – expose it! Create window treatments that frame around the window and allow all of the light to come in. Hang rods high enough that window treatments just touch the top of the window. They make window treatments look more elegant and custom.
- Don’t be afraid to use color (although neutrals are beautiful too)! You can use a vibrant color to give a richer look to window treatments and bring the walls to life. Or if you prefer to stay neutral, use a vibrant color on pillows and accessories to make the window treatments even more beautiful.
Check out this unusual border! Beautiful!
- Shop for fabric at discount stores or on the close-out table of more upscale stores. Karen can help you find great prices on fabric too!
- Use inexpensive cords or ribbons to tie back full draperies for an elegant effect. You can change out the tie-backs inexpensively and easily to change up the room for seasonal variation.
- Allow curtain to “puddle” on the floor – this immediately gives a more expensive look when done right and it just takes a bit more fabric.
Kingston Valance with fringe
Give Karen a call and discuss your needs with her. She can help you find affordable fabrics, decorative options, and beautiful window treatments!
Pops of Color Create Designer Rooms
Nothing says ‘custom’ or ‘designer’ like pops of color! When it comes to creating window treatments or anything else for your home, you can start with a neutral base, add pops of color, and you have a room that is fit for the front cover of a designer magazine.
Consider creating an all-white room and let pops of color bring it to life.Or use contrasting colors like black and vibrant fuschia to make a room ‘pop’!
Custom sewing makes it all possible. You can choose the fabrics you love for window treatments, pillows, duvets, window seats, shams, and more!
Browse these ideas and then let us know if we can help you create your own dramatic room by using custom window treatments accented with lots of pops of color!
Custom Shower Curtains Bring Baths to Life
We love sewing in Richmond for our customers!
And, when it comes to creating beauty in your home, don’t forget the bathrooms too! Small rooms are often overlooked but even a bathroom can become a thing of beauty in your home! Whether it’s a large bath, small, or somewhere in-between, custom fabrics can breathe new life into the room.
A fresh new shower curtain may be just the thing to brighten up the room. Custom shower curtains add a special touch to decorating and you can choose the fabrics that complement the bedroom and the rest of your home. Custom shower curtains fit perfectly and take advantage of the available space in just the right way – not too long, not too short, not too full, not too tight – just right!
Add a coordinating valance or window treatment for the perfect finishing touch!
Need help deciding what you need? Give us a call and let us help with a free consultation!
