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Sew Much More482 - Susan Fortucci - I Do Something I Love and Make Money At ItSusan Fortucci began sewing at home on her grandmother's treadle sewing machine and made most of her own clothes throughout high school. In her early twenties, she met her future husband, who owned a sailboat, and she soon learned to make canvas projects and sails. This experience led her to work in canvas shops and sail lofts as the couple sailed from Boston to Florida and the Bahamas. After settling in Maryland, Susan accepted a position at a sail loft. Not long after, she noticed an ad for a seamstress in a drapery workroom. Intrigued, she applied...
2025-09-211h 16
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech103 - Playing the Game-Using Your Energy EffectivelySee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com We mentioned my podcast with Bree Bacon here.
2025-09-1740 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech102 - Shade System QuestionsSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2025-08-131h 08
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech101 - Sewing Pleated RufflesSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2025-07-0934 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech100 - Celebrating 100 Episodes!See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2025-06-1144 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech99 - The Latest News about the Custom Workroom ConferenceSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. Learn more about the Custom Workroom Conference. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2025-05-1440 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech98 - Specializing for a Niche MarketSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2025-04-0930 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech97- 2025 Pick A Project Challenge - 31025 11.25AMSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2025-03-1235 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech96 - The Paris Decor Tour ExperienceSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2025-02-1255 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech95 - New Year Goals and OpportunitiesSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2025-01-0846 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech94 - 2024 Year End Wrap UpSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2024-12-1137 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech93 - Live From The Slipcover SummitSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2024-11-1336 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech92 - 12 Habits of Successful EntrepreneursSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2024-10-0946 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech91 - Sewing with SusanSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com You can watch this podcast here.
2024-09-1141 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech90 - Does Your Workoom Have a Spillway?See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2024-08-1435 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech89 - 2024 Pick A Project Challenge RecapSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2024-07-1743 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech88 - Building Better Vendor RelationshipsSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2024-06-1258 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech87 - Become a Drapery DetectiveSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2024-05-0841 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech86 - What's so Scary About Confidence?See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2024-04-171h 10
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech85 - Classic Embellishments: Maltese Cross, Rosette, and ChouSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2024-03-1336 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech84 - The 2024 Pick-A-Project ChallengeSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2024-02-1438 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech83 - The 2024 Workroom Accountability and Mentoring Group - 1824 12.39PMSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2024-01-1030 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech82 - Changes to the Cord Safety Standard: Q & A with WCMASee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2023-12-131h 10
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech81 - WRT - Neighbors!See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2023-11-0841 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech80 - WRT Podcast 5th Anniversary EpisodeSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2023-10-1146 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech79 - A New Method is Born - 9823 11.20 AMSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2023-09-1342 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech78 - Asking For HelpSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2023-08-0947 min
Sew Much More372 - OT Series with Susan WoodcockSusan Woodcock is an entrepreneur, educator, and spokesperson for the custom workroom industry. She owns Workroom Tech, a trade school in Tryon, N.C., and Home Dec Gal, a custom to-the-trade workroom. Susan and her husband Rodger Walker own and produce the Custom Workroom Conference. Susan is the author of Singer® Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments, and she produces the monthly podcast 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech in partnership with The Sew Much More Podcast. Susan is passionate about helping others realize their dreams of business ownership through education and mentoring. She is...
2023-07-301h 00
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech77- Learning About Outdoor CushionsSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2023-07-1238 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech76 - Pick A Project Challenge Follow UpSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2023-06-141h 10
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech75 - What Does Scaling Your Business Mean to You?See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com We would love to hear from you about what scaling means to you. Join the conversation on Facebook here. Links and Resources; The Sew Much More Podcast with Rosemarie Garner on moving out of her home. The WRT 64 - Adding Hard Treatments to Your Business with Freddie Graves WRT 42 - Branding Your Workroom Business
2023-05-1044 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech74 - Learning About ThreadSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2023-04-121h 02The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech73 - Tim Allen the Lining King!See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com It was so good to talk with Tim Allen from Hanes Fabrics. You can learn more about Hanes here.
2023-03-0847 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech71 -The 2023 Pick-A-Project Workroom Challenge!See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. You will also find the link to the form for today's podcast there. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links to the articles we talked about; Susan's Project - Office Chair Slipcover" by Teresa Bennett, Drapery & Design Professional Magazine, Vol. 2009, Issue 3 Laurie's Project - Necklace Trim Pillow by Cathy Stitch Drapery & Design Professional Magazine, Vol 2009, Issue 4 Ceil's Project - grommet panel instructions from Susan Woodcock's Book - Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top...
2023-01-1137 minThe Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech70 - The Best of 2022!See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2022-12-0738 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech69 - Getting Back to Work After CWCSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2022-11-0939 minThe Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech68 -Scissors Q & A Part 2See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Thanks again to Caleb Snead from Wolff Industries for answering even more questions about scissors.
2022-10-0537 minThe Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech67 - Scissors Q & A Part 1See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Thanks to Caleb from Wolff Industries for answering all of our scissor questions!
2022-09-1434 minThe Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech66 - What's Your Work Ethic?See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Are You A Hard Worker or a Workaholic? by Carolyn Cutrone Rest Ethic: Be More, Have More, Do Less by Dr. Sean Orr
2022-08-1032 minThe Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech65 - What's New in the WorkroomSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Episode 10 D&D article - Espeditied Low-Bulk, Pleated Drapery Method by Susan Woodcock
2022-07-1351 minThe Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech64 - Adding Hard Treatments to Your Workroom BusinessSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links and Resources; Hunter Douglas Comfortex Designers Resource My Designer's Concierge
2022-05-3145 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech63 - Opposites Attract- Making Friends With Your Strengths and WeaknessesSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com You can listen to the SMM Podcast with Laurie here.
2022-05-1139 minThe Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech62 - Reverse Time StudiesSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2022-04-1334 minThe Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech61 - How Do You Handle Rejection?See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2022-03-0938 minThe Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech60 - Workroom EfficiencySee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links and Resources;(I sometimes use affiliate links and may be paid for using them. I am grateful if you choose to use them.) Workroom Tours with Denton Drapes on YouTube. For more information about Ann's Workroom Efficiency Class at Workroom Tech, contact her at akjworkroom@oh.rr.com. Pattern Matching at the Machine Taught Sewing
2022-02-091h 01
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech59 - The Value of Mentoring See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2022-01-1232 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech58 - The Best of 2021!See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2021-12-0834 min
Sew Much More285 - Susan Souza - When You Feel Like Quitting - Remember Why You StartedThe Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Merril Y Landis, LTD Angel's Distributing, LLC Trading Up Consulting, LLC National Upholstery Association Susan Souza grew up in the suburbs of Long Island, NY. She went to the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC after finishing high school. She was petrified to be going to school in the big city, but she got used to it and loved the whole atmosphere of being in the fashion world. Susan landed a job as an assistant designer in a childre...
2021-11-2855 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech57 - Learning about Linings with Taylor AngelSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2021-11-1032 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom TechWRT 56 - Hand Sewing 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. You can watch today's podcast on YouTube. You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links and Resources; Prym Glass Head Pins
2021-10-1343 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech55 - RoadblocksSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2021-09-0838 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech54 - Workrooms Working Long DistanceSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Thanks so much to Lisa Salvatore for being our guest today! Lisa owns The Finishing Room, in Connecticut. We talked about Episode 21 - Building Relationships To Build Your Business
2021-08-1136 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech53 - Around the Corner: Drapery EditionSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links and Resources; (I sometimes use affiliate links and may be paid for using them. I am grateful if you choose to use them.) Singer Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades and Top Treatments 30 Minutes with WT Episode 6: Smiling Draperies 30 Minutes with WT Episode 16: Fabric Banding Drapery & Design Professional magazine, Vol. 2010, Issue 1 English Panel Method CHF Magazine, Nov/Dec 2007, Ruffled Panel Link to our Youtube recording
2021-07-1439 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech52 -The Pitfalls of Perception PricingSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links and Resources; Michele Williams Price Your Work with Confidence by Kitty Stein The Six C's of Pricing Custom Work with Jeanelle Tech, Library Circle Time webinar, June 2018 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech, Episode 33 "Pricing and Your Hourly Rate"
2021-06-0937 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech51 - TiebacksSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can view today's Podcast on Youtube. You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links and Resources; (I sometimes use affiliate links and may be paid for using them. I am grateful if you choose to use them.) Singer Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades and Top Treatments by Susan Woodcock The Complete Book of Curtains and Drapes by Lady Caroline Wrey The Home Furnishings Workbook by Katrin Cargill and James Merrell Soft Furnishing Book by...
2021-05-1238 min
Sew Much More248 - Jeanelle Dech, Susan Woodcock and Ceil DiGuglielmo Answer - How Are You Doing Now?The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Merril Y Landis, LTD Angel's Distributing, LLC One year later!!!! How are you doing now? How has this last year been for you? How are you today? Jeanelle Dech, Susan Woodcock and I talk about how we are doing one year into the pandemic and the changes it has brought to all of our businesses. Here is the poem Susan quoted; "And the world cannot be discovered by a journey of miles, no matter how long, but only by a spi...
2021-03-141h 19
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom TechWRT 49 - Time Studies for Non Fabrication Tasks - 3821 11.17 AMSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links and Resources; (I sometimes use affiliate links and may be paid for using them. I am grateful if you choose to use them.) Ann K. Johnson's Workroom Skills Class Information - Contact Ann on her website Donna Skufis's Method Share on Time Blocking
2021-03-1041 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech48 - Workroom SuppliesSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links and Resources; YouTube video of this episode Hanes Fabrics Angels Distributing, Inc Episode 4 - Linings Episode 33 - Pricing and Determining a Day Rate Döfix No Sew, Inc Home Sewing Depot Terko Satin Thread at The Workroom Marketplace Ro...
2021-02-1040 min
Sew Much More243 - Susan Gee - There Really Aren't That Many Things In Life That You Need to Stress Out AboutThe Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Merril Y Landis, LTD Susan Gee is the owner of Susan Gee Interiors in Oswego, Oregon. Susan has a degree in textiles from the University of Oregon and has been making beautiful window treatments since 1996. A few breaks in her home-based business to take care of some family needs has not stopped her from keeping her connections and relationships in the Interior Design Industry. Susan loves a challenge and her tagline is, "Helping you Love where you Live!" Li...
2021-02-0754 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech47 - Happy New Year and WAM: What's NextSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. The WAM 2021 Group has been filled. The application is no longer available. Thanks for your interest in this group. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com You can watch this episode of the podcast on YouTube. Links and Resources; Click here to join the Library. The Custom Workroom Conference
2021-01-1333 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech46 - The Best of 2020!See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links and Resources; (I sometimes use affiliate links and may be paid for using them. I am grateful if you choose to use them.) Episode 18 - Building A Work Table Episode 45 - Around the Corner - Pillow Edition
2020-12-0934 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech45 - Around The Corner - Pillow EditionSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. You can watch the podcast recording on YouTube 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links and Resources; (I sometimes use affiliate links and may be paid for using them. I am grateful if you choose to use them.) Home Sewing Depot
2020-11-1134 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech44 -Sewing Machine Feet 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Today's topic is a visual topic, so be sure to visit Susan's Blog for some great photos to follow along! Links and Resources; Sloan Machinery
2020-10-1434 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech43 - Social MediaSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2020-09-0932 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech42 - Branding Your Workroom Business 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links and Resources; Canva Fivver Grammarly
2020-08-1235 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech41 - Calculating YardageSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links and Resources; Funky Little Chair Boxed/Welted Cushion Planning Worksheet Drapery & Design Digital Digest, June 2018 How to Make A Tufted Bench by Caterina Meadows SewWhat? Magazine, 2005 Vol 3 Tufted Coffee Table Ottoman, Leslie Fehling Episode 16 - Fabric Banding Episode 19 - Pattern Matching
2020-07-0839 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech40 - Pillow and Cushion Questions30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links and Resources; Episode 8 Applying Trims Anita Boetsma's Article on Cushion Fillers Cynthia Bleskachek's Method Share on Foam The Funky Little Chair Blog Sew What May 1999 Joanie Johnson - with graphics French Mattress Cushion - 2015 August Blue's Slipcover Studio D & D 2012 Issue 3 Christine Sheppard
2020-06-1040 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech39 - Drapery Questions 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links and Resources; Susan's Book - Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades and Top Treatments BluPrint Episode 3 - Understanding Fullness Episode 31 - Challenging Fabrics Episode 36 - Ann K. Johnson - Ripplefold Panels
2020-05-1338 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech38 - Shades with Deb Cronin and Jennifer White 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com You can find links to all of these companies and products we mentioned on Susan's Blog. Rollease Acmeda SS38 Traversing Clutch Easy Spring Clutch Rowley Company Designer's Resource Coulisse System Absolute Roller Döfix Leatherwood Designs Blog
2020-04-2132 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech37 - Measuring 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@homedecgal.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com Links and Resources; Dry Erase Cling Sheets - Do a search on these, there are so many varieties, you might like one kind over another. Stanley Power Lock Fat Max Flexi Tape Measure from Rowley Company Evernote Curtains and Soft...
2020-04-0843 min
Sew Much More198 - Jeanelle Dech, Susan Woodcock and Ceil DiGuglielmo Check In - How Are We Doing?The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Helser Brothers, Inc The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Merril Y Landis, LTD How are you doing? No, really, how are you doing? Are you adapting? Susan Woodcock, Jeanelle Dech and I have a conversation about our current circumstances. Links and Resources; Mask America Facebook Page Gretchen Rubin's Coping With Covid 19 Suggestions Miracle Morning Team Tutor, LLC Facebook page for helpful hints Zoom Jeanelle referred to the PA Manufacture...
2020-03-291h 15
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech36 - Ann Johnson - Ripplefold Panels30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is sponsored by Workroom Tech Ann Johnson of Sew Easy Windows, joins us today to talk about Ripplefold Panels. You can find more on Susan's Blog. You can find Ann's Workroom Channel class here.
2020-03-2529 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech35 - WAM - Learning About Efficiency In The WorkroomThe Podcast is Sponsored by; Workroom Tech Susan and I talk about what the WAM group learned by doing time studies and as always, there is something for all of us to learn!! They were so many great ideas and we share a few of them today. Susan's Blog will have more information. Here are some resources on the Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library to help with the next WAM meeting; CSFRL > Fly on the Wall with Zona Tiller, pinch pleated panels (seeing someone else in the workroom helps u...
2020-03-1136 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech34 - Special Guest - Robin Matthews on InstallationSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. We have a guest today on the Workroom Tech Podcast and it is Robin Matthews! Robin talks with us about installation. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@homedecgal.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2020-02-2632 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech33 - WAM Topic - Pricing and Determining a Day RatePricing is a challenge for most business owners, and we will cover a few ideas today on the Podcast. And what is a Day Rate and why do you need to know it?? Members of the Workroom Accountability and Mentoring Group you will find the links you need for our first on line meeting below. For others, please follow along with us and let us know what you think. Links and Resources; Susan's Blog Price Your Work with Confidence by Kitty Stein An excerpt can be found in D&D P...
2020-02-1233 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech32 - New Workroom Accountability and Mentoring GroupSee more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech You can contact Susan at susan@workroomtech.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2020-01-2231 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech31 - Challenging FabricsWe start 2020 discussing techniques to deal with challenging fabrics. At some point, we will all have to deal with at least one of the fabrics we discuss today! We hope we can give you some techniques for making your life easier. See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech Links and Resources; Podcast 1 with Ravi Pankhania Podcast 2 with Ravi Pankhnia Ravi's Website You can contact Susan at susan@homedecgal.com and Ceil at ceilwdi@gmail.com
2020-01-0832 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech30 - The Best of 2019!30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is sponsored by Workroom Tech This is the final episode of 2019 and also the last of our "recorded live" episodes. It was great fun to spend time with Susan and Rodger and see Workroom Tech in person! Here is a link to Susan's Blog. Episode 7 Results Are In! How Did Susan's Shades Test for Safety? Episode 10 - Essential Tools Episode 6 - Smiling Drapes and How To Avoid Them Episode 24 - Buckram Fold Roman Shades Episode 21 - Building Re...
2019-12-2534 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech29 - Slipcovers for Wooden Frame ChairsI find slipcovers to be so versatile, yet... I haven't made any! Susan talks us through slipcovers for wooden frame chairs today and I must admit I'm inspired! And do you know what a splat is??? Here is a link to Susan's blog for slipcovers.
2019-12-1132 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech28 - Fabric FlangesWhile I don't encourage you to say Fabric Flanges too many times, too fast, it was still a great topic to talk about. I love Fabric Flanges with ruffled corners. Check out Susan's blog post here. Drapery And Design Digital Digest Article for Pillow with Pleated Inset Flange
2019-11-2729 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech24 - Buckram Fold Roman ShadesThis method of making Roman Shades is for making a blackout shade without "pesky pinholes of light". I'm really looking forward to trying this method myself! Susan shows more about how to make this in her blog. Resources and Links; Susan's Article in Drapery and Design Digital Magazine
2019-09-2532 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech23 - Italian StringingItalian Stringing is such a beautiful option for panels; with any heading, they look like they are floating!!! We talk about how to make them look exactly the way we want!!! See more about today's topic on Susan's Workroom Tech Blog. Please post your photos of Italian stringing on our Facebook post about this episode! 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech is brought to you by Workroom Tech Resources and Links; Susan's Book Safe T Shade Ring locks Susan's article in Drapery and Design Digital Digest...
2019-09-1130 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech22 - BedskirtsSusan and Ceil talk about Bedskirts, Dustruffles and Bed Valances! You can find Susan's Blog post here. Resources; Episode 3 - Understanding Fullness Episode 9 - Box Pleat Valances Susan's Method Share Video The 30 Minute With Workroom Tech Podcast is brought to you by Workroom Tech
2019-08-2832 min
Sew Much More165 - Re-release of Susan Kostelecky's PodcastIn 1995 Susan Kostelecky began SK Designs, an award-winning custom window treatment design and fabricating company serving the greater Houston area. Susan has designed and fabricated hundreds of window treatments, including many featured in Houston area home tours. Susan has served as President of the Houston Area Custom Drapery Association, is a WFCP-Expert and often presents seminars to other workroom and design groups. In 2006 Susan founded The Custom Sewing Institute, which produced weekend seminars for medium to advanced level workrooms with a focus on hands-on classes, small group networking, all-inclusive registration fees (meals, lodging and class supplies) and indu...
2019-08-181h 12
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech20 - Board MountingThe details of custom window treatments are what make them special and stand apart from DIY projects. Properly mounting your window treatments is one of those details. Check out Susan's Blog to see what we are talking about! Links and Resources; Susan's Book -Singer(R) Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Installing Window Decor
2019-07-2434 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech19 - Pattern MatchingSusan and Ceil talk about why we pattern match and the best ways to do that. Spoiler alert - it depends!!! This link to Susan's Blog will make it easy to follow along! Resources; Ann K. Johnson's Method Share for Pattern Matching on The Workoom Channel Episode 9 of the WRT Podcast
2019-07-1036 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech18 - Workroom Table ConstructionThe Podcast is sponsored by; Workroom Tech Susan and Rodger are both on this podcast! Learn how they built the workroom tables at Workroom Tech and why they made some of the decisions about how they built them. Susan's blog post will help you to visualize some of these things that we have talked about today. Resource Links; Rowley Company has some underlayment in stock as of the publishing of this podcast. döfix The Workroom Channel The Workroom Mark...
2019-06-2631 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech17 - Shaped BandingThe Podcast is sponsored by; Workroom Tech Today Susan expands on the subject of banding by discussing shaped banding and different application methods of creating and applying shaped banding. Susan's blog post will help you to visualize some of these things that we have talked about today. Resource Links; Susan's article about Round Table Skirts Banded Edges with Welt Cord can be found on The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library If you are a PRO Access or PRO Plus member of the Lib...
2019-06-1227 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech16 - Fabric Banding I really love banding and I've done quite a bit of it, so this was a fun podcast to do with Susan! You can see some great examples of what we talked about on Susan's Blog! Resources; Episode 8 of the Podcast Rosemarie Garner's Business Facebook Page Bias Tape Makers at Home Sewing Depot Be sure to visit Workroom Tech!
2019-05-2229 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech15 - Relaxed Roman ShadesRelaxed Roman Shades are so beautiful, and fall into that category of simple, but not easy! Thanks to Susan, they are now a bit easier!!! Check out Susan's blog here to see some visuals! We talked about cord safety on Episode 5 of the podcast. Resources; Elki Horn's Video Be sure to visit Workroom Tech for more information and upcoming classes.
2019-05-0831 min
Sew Much MoreOPPORTUNITY THINKING SERIES - Ann K. Johnson and Susan Woodcock on Authoring and PublishingContinuing our series of products brought to the market in our industry, Ann k. Johnson and Susan Woodcock share the stories of how they wrote and published their books. Ann K. Johnson owns Sew Easy Windows LLC, a wholesale workroom in Ohio, established in 1992. She is the author of The Professional Workroom Handbook of Swags I & II, and publisher for Kitty Stein's Price Your Work With Confidence! Ann offers private workroom training, seminars, and hands-on classes in workroom fabrication, pattern drafting, efficiency, and pricing. Her topics are always fully packed with time-saving tips and techniques, delivered in a r...
2019-03-241h 11
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech10 - Essential ToolsOk, I clearly loved talking about our tools in the workroom! I am a bona fide geek when it comes to tools! I hope you enjoy hearing as much about them as Susan and I do talking about them!! Here is a link to Susan's blog about our tools. Workroom Tours on YouTube Sloan Machinery Wolff Industries for Kai Scissors
2019-02-2738 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech8 - Trims! The Icing On The CakeOh, how we love our trims!!!! Today we talk about various methods of applying trims. There's even more information on Susan's blog. Visit Workroom Tech, to read Susan's blog and to see what classes are on the schedule!
2019-01-2330 minThe Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech7 - Results Are In! How Did Susan's Shades Test for Safety?Susan tells us if her shades passed or failed the testing. For visuals of what Susan describes, check out her blog! Resources; Consumer Product Safety Commission Window Covering Manufacturers Association
2019-01-0830 min
The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes With Workroom Tech6 - Smiling Drapes and How To Avoid Them!Smiling Drapes have been a difficult challenge for me, personally, so I'm glad to talk with Susan about how to avoid them! Here is a link to Susan's Blog with some great visuals to help you. Resources; Terko Thread John James Needles
2018-12-2631 min
Sew Much More120 - The Tables Get Turned and Susan Woodcock Interviews Ceil DiGuglielmo!Ceil DiGuglielmo is the owner of Sew Much More Custom Sewing. As a to the trade window treatment and soft furnishings workroom, Ceil loves collaborating with designers to bring their vision to completion for their clients. Passionate about education and technology in her industry, Ceil regularly attends conferences, seminars, and classes to keep up with industry standards and hone her skills. She is a Window Fashion Certified Professional Workroom. As a member of the WCAA, she has served as President of her local Pennsylvania chapter and currently serves as Secretary on the National Board. ...
2018-10-071h 17
Sew Much More115 - Susan Woodcock Talks About the Custom Workroom ConferenceAre you going to the Custom Workroom Conference??? It's coming up fast! What is it??? Well, listen in as Susan Woodcock and I talk about why this is such a great conference for workrooms to attend. We talk about everything you need to know about attending the conference. Why should you be there? We have lots of answers for that question. You won't want to miss the WCAA Totally Rad 80's Party! You can register here! This will be my first time teaching at CWC and I hope to see you there
2018-09-0651 min
Sew Much More#64 - Susan Kostelecky - You Have to Set ExpectationsIn 1995 Susan Kostelecky began SK Designs, an award-winning custom window treatment design and fabricating company serving the greater Houston area. Susan has designed and fabricated hundreds of window treatments, including many featured in Houston area home tours. Susan has served as President of the Houston Area Custom Drapery Association, is a WFCP-Expert and often presents seminars to other workroom and design groups. skdesignscustom.blogspot.com In 2006 Susan founded The Custom Sewing Institute, which produced weekend seminars for medium to advanced level workrooms with a focus on hands-on classes, small group networking, all-inclusive registration fees (meals, l...
2017-10-081h 15
Sew Much More#21 Susan Gillen - Soul Searching and Knowing yourself!This week I have the honor of interviewing Sue Gillen, owner of Window Fashion Designs & More. Sue is a dear friend of mine and is a Certified Window Treatment Consultant and Fabricator who works with homeowners and designers to create beautiful and functional window treatments that are truly works of art. She also offers shades, shutters, custom upholstery and accessories to finish the look. An expert craftsperson who keeps up with current trends, Susan has a strong background in traditional design.This wide scope of experience ensures that her clients get the best of both worlds... a tre...
2016-12-041h 18
Sew Much More2 - Susan WoodcockSusan Woodcock, also known as Home Dec Gal, joins us to tell us about learning about window treatments from her Mother, her passion for education and exciting upcoming events.
2016-08-081h 05