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Tips/Tutorials/Free Patterns

Here we have compiled a list of do-it-yourself sewing projects for home decor such as pillows, place mats, craft sewing projects and other DIY tutorials and how-to guides. We also have free downloadable patterns.

	No-Sew Shades (As Seen in Fresh Style Magazine, Summer 2013)
	Porch Bed Swing (As Seen in Southern Lady Magazine, July/Aug 13)
	How to Make a Bow Pillow with Zipper
	How to Make Stenciled Burlap Place Mats
	Bow Christmas Card Holder (As seen in Southern Lady Magazine Nov/Dec 12)
	How to Make Your Own Tassels
	Flowerets (As seen on the Delaine Valance)
	Board Mount How-To For Lace-up & Abigail Valance
	Using Twill Tape for the Ties on the Melissa Valance
	Tree Skirt With Free Downloadable Pattern As Seen in Southern Lady Magazine
	New Sew Curtains With Free Downloadable Pattern As Seen in Fresh Style Magazine
	How to Make Bow-Tie Trim - As seen in Southern Lady Magazine
	How to Make A Simple Headboard As Seen in Southern Lady Magazine
	Tuffet 1 With Downloadable Pattern As Seen in Southern Lady Magazine
	Tuffet 2 With Downloadable Pattern As Seen in Southern Lady Magazine
	Tuffet 3 With Downloadable Pattern As Seen in Southern Lady Magazine
	How to Cut Bias Strips
	How To Use Our Bias Tape Makers
	How To Apply Piping Like A Pro
	Determining Drapery Length
	Matching Repeats/Patterned Fabric

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Pate-Meadows Designs specializes in the creation of professional sewing patterns. We have created a line of valance patterns and drapery panel patterns for the latest designs for high-end window treatments. These curtain patterns include details not found in most home-sewing drapery patterns. By using our curtain patterns, you will be able to create your own beautiful, professional-looking curtains with your choice of fabric and design. Our patterns cater to all levels of sewing experience so you don't have to be a sewing expert to achieve stunning results.

Our step-by-step sewing instructions and detailed illustrations will give you all the necessary expertise needed to achieve fabulous-looking curtains. In addition, our curtain patterns provide instructions on custom sewing techniques such as piping, interlining and contrast bandings. Unlike Simplicity or Butterick valance patterns, Pate-Meadows curtain patterns give instructions and techniques used in professional workrooms.

If you have basic sewing skills, you should have no problem achieving truly stunning results with our valance curtain patterns. Take a look at our testimonials and also our picture gallery to see some of the fantastic window treatments our customers have created using our curtain patterns. These curtain pictures will inspire you with all the fantastic window treatment ideas.

There are two lines of curtain patterns available: Southern Living Patterns, created for Southern Living Magazine and its Idea Houses, and Pate-Meadows' own Show Home Patterns which includes lots of valance patterns in addition to drapery panel patterns.

Pate-Meadows Designs has also introduced a line of drapery hardware that includes unique knobs, finials, holdbacks and medallions that are great for hanging many of our curtain valances and drapery panels. This website also provides lots of window treatment ideas and pictures of window treatments in addition to a tips & techniques section.

Curtains-To-Go by Pate-Meadows Designs offers exquisite, high-end silk draperies and linen curtain panels ready to hang in your home today. All of our ready-made silk panels come with dressmaker details usually reserved only for designer custom-made draperies. No more sorting through endless fabric books and having to wait weeks for fabrication. You can literally order these fabulous silk curtains today and have them up for your party this weekend.