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I was so fed up searching for easy-to-understand step-by-step info on how to make pleated drapes...

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Dear Friend:

I was so fed up!

Have you avoided sewing pleated drapes for your windows because you're afraid that making pinch pleated draperies are too hard to make?

Or maybe you decided to make your pleated drapes only to discover that every resource you've found is unbelievably vague and confusing?

Or worse. if you're like me - you're so completely fed up with poor instructions and confusing paper patterns - so much so, that even after you went out and bought your fabric and lining you actually considered giving up making your own pleated drapes and hiring someone to sew your drapes for you... knowing full well that making your own pinch pleated draperies will save you literally thousands of dollars.

If you're looking for info on how to make pleated drapes . triple pinch pleat, double pinch pleats, reverse pinch pleats, butterfly pinch pleats or goblet pleats. then this information is for you.

If you're like me, you've wasted a lot of your time trying to find step-by-step pleated drapery instructions that are easy to use. It seems that everywhere you look all you find are books that say they have step-by-step instructions, but all they really are are picture books with a few pages of instructions.

They're all the same thing. books filled with pretty photos and a page or 2 of instructions in the very back of the book.

Give me a break!

How in the world are you supposed to successfully make pleated window drapes - that are made of yards and yards of fabric - from a single page of instructions?

Are you willing to risk ruining that beautiful fabric - you know. the fabric you just know will complete your room - on some hazy, unclear set of instructions that have you baffled? Of course not!

What YOU really need is the ability to.

  1. Quickly and effortlessly sew the pleated drapes of your dreams without wasting hours of your time trying to figure out what the author meant. Have you ever tried to put together a bike or piece of furniture? Do you remember how frustrated you felt when you had to reread the instructions over and over again. because it just didn't make any sense? How quickly do you think you could have finished your project if the instructions were written as a clear, easy-to-understand step-by-step guide. with lots of diagrams to show you exactly what to do?
  2. Plan your drapery project around your busy lifestyle, so that you can finish a set of drapes in less than a week. without problems. Your job, children and simply life can suck up all of your free time. So, imagine that you had a guide that told you how long each step would take. Could that help you?
  3. Successfully sew professional quality custom pleated drapes that will be the envy of your friends and family. without ANY sewing experience! Even if you just bought your sewing machine 2 days ago, YOU can sew pleated drapes.
  4. Hang your pleated drapes so that they look like you paid a professional seamstress thousands of dollars to decorate your windows. How you hang your drapes is just as critical as how you make them. Those final touches will have everyone wondering how much you spent on your custom pleated drapes.
  5. Avoid costly mistakes because you didn't have clear, step-by-step illustrated instructions. and if you do make a mistake - how to fix it without starting all over.
  6. Save tons of money with sneaky little tricks that only you know about. Most resources only show you the basics of making a drape, but what if you were given professional tips and techniques to save you literally hundreds of dollars. If you're on super tight budget, I bet this sounds great to you

. .and you want it to be EASY!

Listen! If I'm this frustrated, spending too-many-hours-to-count and literally thousands of dollars trying to sew my OWN pleated drapes, how frustrated are YOU?

If you're like everyone else, you don't have time or the money to deal with problems like these. And you don't want to pay someone a small fortune to make the very drapes you can make yourself!

It angers me just thinking about it!

Imagine what you could do if you instantly had straightforward step-by-step illustrated pleated drapery instructions that literally held you by the hand. and guided you through every step of sewing pleated drapes. no matter how small the task.

So, where do you find an amazing resource like this?

Four years ago, I wrote a step-by-step illustrated guide on how to make roman shades. Like everyone else at that time, I turned the internet and bookstores upside down looking for a resource that showed me exactly how to make roman shades step-by-step.

And after way too much frustration, I decided to write it myself. both for my personal use AND for people like you who have experienced the same frustrations.

Since then, I've helped literally thousands of people just like you successfully make beautiful custom roman shades for their windows. My customers started asking me if I had super easy instructions like this for pleated drapes.

So, after interviewing my customers about what they want in a guide on how to make pleated drapes. I finally wrote How To Sew Pleated Drapes.

See, unlike other resources, I truly want you to be successful at sewing professional custom pleated drapes. I've spent countless hours writing and rewriting each and every step of How To Sew Pleated Drapes, so that ANYONE can understand what to do.

And the best part is that How To Sew Pleated Drapes uses the same proven step-by-step system that's used in How To Make Roman Shades. which means you WILL be successful at sewing your very own pleated drapes.

Below is a list of what readers have said about my step-by-step instructions:

"I absolutely believe in this system and defy anyone to make this task any easier!"

Jennifer,

When I ordered your "Sewing Pleated Drapery" about one year ago, I had never sewn anything but an apron in Home Economics class. However, with that little bit of knowledge and your directions, I have "draped" house with over 50 windows! Much like sewing an apron, if your directions are followed, if you measure carefully, and if you take your time, the task is foolproof. In fact, the more drapes you make, the easier and faster it goes! It took me about one whole day to make my first window (3 panels, lined and interlined). By the time I got to my last room upstairs, I made the entire room (9 panels) in under one day!

I absolutely believe in this system and defy anyone to make this task any easier! Thank you, Jennifer, for your wisdom and clarity! You indeed have a special and wonderful gift! Now my house can look like the designer houses... you have given me the confidence to try other projects to make my home the very best it can be.

Thank you, thank you thank you.

~ Allison Burleson
Birmingham, AL


"I can't thank you enough for giving me more confidence in my sewing ability"

Jennifer, You ARE a genius!! Seriously! Everything I have made so far using your patterns has turned out perfectly! Just as you advertise, you don't need much sewing experience to follow your directions. I just finished my first roman shade and it turned out perfectly! I can't thank you enough for giving me more confidence in my sewing ability. Your patterns are so well written and easy to follow that the finished product looks so professional. Thank you in advance for your help!"

- Carrie Headley


" I don't know what I would do if I hadn't found [you're e-book on sewing pleated drapes]"

Hi Jennifer,
I just purchased your e-book How to Make Pleated Drapes.  It's wonderful.  I don't know what I would do if I hadn't found it...a lot of guessing and mistake making I think.

Thank you,

Julie Larson
www.julielarson.net


"I am impressed by this book..."

Hello Jennifer,
I am impressed by this book – I think you’ve done a wonderful job on it and one that will enable my client (I’m an interior designer and sew quite a lot) to sew her drapes herself.  ... thanks for all the work you put into this.  It’s clear and concise and I’ve already learned a bunch just by reading it.
All the best,
Frith Barbat
Barbat Design
2207 29th Ave South
Seattle  WA  98144


"[I paid] $70.00 for what I was quoted would cost $1500 to have made!"

The e book that I ordered from you was "How to make Window Valances." I got the bonuses as well. Excellent e book and bonuses...I am so pleased! I even made cornices from the info in your book! And they are absolutely awesome!

Imagine...$70.00 for what I was quoted would cost $1500 to have made!! Yippee!! Doesn't get any better than that! So...I just ordered your "Roman Shades" e book. Got the bonuses for that as well...although I already had a bunch of them. I did not have the pillows or placemats bonuses from the previous offer. I am very happy with your products!

Sincerely, Diane Keith


"If I can follow your instructions anyone can!"

Hi Jennifer, I have been meaning to let you know that I was absolutely thrilled with your instructions on how to make a roman shade and have attached a picture of the 2 of the shades that I made ( I made 4 in total). I have never had much luck in the "sewing department" and let me tell you if I can make follow your instructions anyone can!

Your instructions are clear, very detailed and easy to follow.

Thanks again!! Annette Psenica


"Your book makes it easy!"

"Your book has been a life saver! I also found the measurement formulas extremely helpful along with the chapter on how much fabric to buy and how to figure that out!!! Lengths, widths, cuts, and panels can be very confusing. Your book makes it easy!"

Thanks again, Sincerely, Diane K. in AZ.


"the best How-To Book I've seen"

"Jennifer, I've already read "How To Make Roman Shades" from cover to cover, so to speak. I'm very glad I purchased it. It is the best "how to" book I've seen. Well done! Thanks for writing it. I already have a window in mind for my first shade."

Thanks for the following up, Gwen

 

Now, let me tell you about the powerful special features that make How To Sew Pleated Drapes stand apart from ANY other drapery sewing resource out there.

Never waste time trying to
decipher the author's instructions

Imagine that you're baking cookies. you're reading the instructions off of the back of a chocolate chip bag. one by one you add the ingredients to your mixing bowl. Now, imagine if the recipe said: "Add Flour and Stir"

How much flour??? What would you do? Throw the mix out? Dig around for another cookie recipe? Who has time for this!

If you're like me, this is the same type of confusion and aggravation you've probably experienced with the sewing resources you've tried to use.

But now, with How To Sew Pleated Drapes, you get.

  • Easy straightforward step-by-step instructions that literally spell out every single step you need to do to successfully sew pleated drapes
  • Dozens of easy-to-understand diagrams that SHOW you exactly what you need to do next. so there's no need to second guess the written instructions
  • Clear photos to give you even more information. when a diagram just isn't enough to fully explain a step
How to complete a set of drapes
in less than a week

Look, if you're like everyone else, you have a lot going on in your life. Whether it's kids, school, work. or simply life. it's tough to block off time to sew drapes. and finish them. And nothing can be more stressful than being in the middle of sewing a hem when you realize you have to stop to take the kids to soccer practice.

Well, with How To Sew Pleated Drapes, you get.

  • Time estimates for every step of your project, so that you know exactly what you have time to do. For example, let's say you only have 1 hour to work on your drapes. You see that your next 3 steps will take 10 minutes, 30 minutes and 1 hour. You now know that you can finish 2 steps without stress. Isn't that better than starting the third step only to discover that you'll have to stop right in the middle of it?
  • Small, digestible steps that make it sewing your drapes as easy as 1-2-3. Instead of summarizing steps into one big paragraph. Each step is broken down into small steps that you can follow literally step-by-step.
Never Again Waste Your Time
with Multiple Trips to the Store

Have you ever started a project, only to be forced to stop half way through. because the instructions you were following didn't mention the one item you needed to finish the project! How exasperating is this? How much of your time did you have to throw away? How To Sew Pleated Drapes will provide you with.

  • A comprehensive list of ALL the supplies you will need to sew and hang your pleated drapes. so that you can get all of your supplies at once. so that you have more time to spend on sewing your drapes.
  • Photos of each of the supplies, so you'll know longer be left in the dark guessing what you need and where to find it
  • A special online resource where you can find most of your items at an amazing discount.
How ANYONE Can Sew Pleated Drapery Panels

I know that one of the biggest hurdles for people wanting to sew their own pleated drapes is learning how to sew. It can be intimidating. especially if you're wrestling with tons of fabric!

That's why How To Sew Pleated Drapes is designed for both beginner sewers and professionals. It covers all the basics for a beginner. and it's still a perfect guide for the professional to quickly learn how to make pleated drapes for their customers.

Imagine learning how to sew professional pinch pleated drapes without any sewing experience. If you can sew a straight stitch you can sew pinch pleated drapes.

No More Complicated Formulas to Confuse You

Determining how much fabric and lining you need should not be rocket science. You should be able to plug in one or 2 numbers and immediately know how much fabric you need. And you want your calculation to be accurate.

That's why How to Sew Pleated Drapes gives you a super easy, fill in the blanks formula that ANYONE can use. You'll be shopping for your fabric with confidence knowing that you'll be buying enough for your sewing project.

3 Ways To Perfectly Piecing Your Fabric

You can't avoid it. when sewing pleated drapes you will need a piece of fabric that is at least 70" wide. unless you have really narrow windows. Most decorator fabrics are only 54" wide. which means you will have to sew multiple widths of fabric together to get the width of fabric you need to sew your drapes.

Yes! Piecing your fabric together. especially long and heavy panels of fabric.can be extremely frustrating and time consuming if you don't have the right information.

How to Sew Pleated Drapes walks you through every little step of piecing your fabric, including.

  • A simple technique that will have you piecing fabric with a floral or plaid print like a professional seamstress. if you don't learn this special technique, your drapes will look homemade and unprofessional.
  • How anyone can sew large drapery panels. Working with large amounts of fabric can be overwhelming if you don't have right information. You'll be breezing through your drapes after you read this.
The #1 way to quickly and accurately
mark and sew your pleats

One of the biggest myths about sewing pleated drapes is that measuring and marking the pleats is complicated and tedious. I can easily see how you may think this, given that every resource out there explains how to calculate the number of pleats and spaces. and where to place them. and.

Stop! Just trying to explain what other resources do is too complicated. They are making it way too difficult for you. It doesn't have to be. With How To Sew Pleated Drapes, you will have access to.

  • The easiest and fastest formula that will walk you through creating perfect pleats for any size window. step-by-step
  • My sure fire method that will strategically place your pleats so that your seams will be virtually invisible. You don't want your seam that was created from piecing your fabric to be glaringly out in the open!
What to Do When You Make a Mistake

Look, we all make mistakes. It's easy to make a mistake when you're distracted. tired. or new to sewing drapes. These errors can cost you hundreds of dollars to fix if you don't have the right information. Now you don't have to start all over again if you mess up.

How to Sew Pleated Drapes offers you advanced techniques that will show you how to fix some serious mistakes.

  • What to do when you cut your fabric too short. Yes, even I've done this. And I show you ways of fixing your drapes so that you don't have to spend more money on fabric or start over again.
  • What to do when you didn't match your print on your fabric when piecing the panels together.
  • A sneaky trick that will widen your drapes when you've made them to small.
  • How to lengthen your drapes when you discover that they're too short!
Fail Safe Techniques That Will Make Your Drapes
Look Like Their Worth $2000 Instead of $200
  • How to know exactly where to hang your hardware. so that you avoid aggravating mistakes when you discover your drape is too low or too high. or not covering the window as you expected.
  • A new way to cut your fabric so that your drapes are guaranteed to hang without fuss. Most resources simply tell you how much fabric to cut, but they neglect to tell you how to cut your fabric the RIGHT way. Without knowing this one tip, your drapes may hang crooked.
  • How to add decorative trims to your drapes to add that professional designer flair. Imagine how impressed your next house guests will be when they discover those beautiful professional pleated drapes were made by you!
  • How to properly train your drapes once they are hung so that your windows are tailored and extraordinary. most resources tell you how to make your drapes, but none tell you what to do with them after you've hung them
Your Design, Your Choice

Everyone has their own unique style when it comes to decorating their windows. You want your windows to belong to you. and to not look like your neighbors curtains that they bought from a department store.

You may be reading this information to learn how to make pleated drapes. but did you know that there are a variety of pleats for you to make? Most resources show you how to make one type of pleated drape.

How to Sew Pleated Drapes allows you the power to design your own pleated drapes.

With How to Sew Pleated Drapes you'll learn.

  • The difference between sewing with pleating tape and custom pleats, so that you choose how you want to sew your pleats.
  • How to sew SIX different pleats, including perfect triple pinch pleats.
  • Specific examples of pencil pleats, butterfly pleats, pinch pleats, reverse pinch pleats. you choose the design of your drapes that matches your style.
  • How to make a professional tieback in less than 10 minutes. so that you have a completed window treatment that is completely your design.
Expert support ALWAYS available!

Look, even though How To Sew Pleated Drapes is by far the easiest "How-To" resource for sewing pleated drapes available, I know that you'll have questions. And I will personally make sure that you are given outstanding customer service and support throughout your project.

The whole point of using How To Sew Pleated Drapes is so that YOU can be successful. and I want to make sure that you are. So, I will provide you with.

  • A comprehensive online help. This will be your best source of information for answers to commonly asked questions. As I receive questions, both the questions and my answers are posted to the online help. So, not only will you find answers to your questions, but you may learn a few things while you're there.
  • Submit a support ticket. You can also submit a support ticket to me 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. I will get back to you promptly, either by email or phone. Whichever you prefer. And you can always check out the online help to see if your question has been asked by someone else.
  • I am committed to your success at sewing pleated drapes. and I want to make sure you get the most out of How To Sew Pleated Drapes.

And what's most important is that this e-book is easy for YOU to use. So, let me give you an idea of how you might use How To Make Pleated Drapes:

  1. Within 3 minutes you will complete the ordering process and instantly receive an email that explains how to access your e-book "How To Sew Pleated Drapes".

  2. You eagerly open your e-book. Don't worry, I show you exactly how to do this and I am always available to help.
  3. You begin to review all of the exciting information.
  4. You easily print out your worksheet and supply list. and shop with confidence for your fabric and lining. because you know exactly how much fabric you need. (I'll even tell you where you can get your supplies at a huge discount)
  5. Once you're back at home, you follow the straight forward step-by-step instructions on cutting your fabric.
  6. Then before you know it you've sewn your panels and pleats
  7. You humbly accept all the compliments you'll receive when your friends and family are in awe over how amazing your windows look. it's up to you if you want to make them wonder how much you spent on hiring a professional designer to make your window treatments.

It's that easy. In fact, it's easier because you'll have all the diagrams and photos you need to understand the steps. virtually eliminating expensive mistakes and hours of frustration.

Absolutely no one should have to struggle to have beautiful window treatments.

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Understand that it took me 122 long hours to create How To Make Pleated Drapes. This doesn't include the 3 years of testing my techniques with readers and asking people just like you what they want in a how-to manual.

If you were to hire someone to make custom pleated drapes for you, it would cost you over a thousand dollars for one window. If you were to hire me to teach you the exact information in this e-book, you would be paying easily $500.

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