It is October, 2018, and you are a FLY ON THE WALL watching Jeanelle Dech fabricate and install a shaped valance with contrast inverted pleats for her in-laws' new home in a 55+ community. She employs a clever binding technique that involves cutting 2" strips,...
It is July, 2015 and you are a FLY ON THE WALL as Jeanelle Dech troubleshoots a cotton twill slipcover. Is the fluorescent lighting to blame for the ivory on white mix up? Could the detergent used to wash the fabric be the culprit? Tune in to see Jeanelle rework this...
It is November, 2016, and you are a FLY ON THE WALL observing Kelly McGrory continue her professional slipcover training in Jeanelle’s workroom. Together they tackle a complicated sleeper sofa. Kelly’s tenacity and Jeanelle’s experience create an awesome pairing to...
Cathy Tucker visits Adaptive Textiles to demonstrate making a Moreland Valance. Cathy patiently guides you through the six-part process, and offers professional fabrication tips along the way. Learn how to select the pattern pieces, add blackout lining and contrast...
September 2016 Lunch & Learn You’ve grown your business steadily over many years, but you realize you won’t be able to do this work forever. Share in the stories of three workrooms, and hear about each owner’s personal strategy for retirement. Then ask yourself...