Please take the time to read this forum as it contains the rules and standards by which my.decozo is run

Stay up to date with whats happening to the my.decozo site - All additions to the site will be detailed here so check in on a regular basis. You can also leave your requests and ideas for the site here. Treat this space as your notice board - Please leave details of any up and coming events here!

Member introductions area - Introduce yourself here, tell us a bit about yourself... We're a friendly lot!

Instructional video links

Sites linked from here are considered to be of interest or benefit to the forum members and those in the soft furnishing industry. Please send your suggested sites to the admin.

Frequently asked question specific to general soft furnishing topics

Useful links to those sites we all use daily & maybe you'll find a few here that you have never visited before.. If you have any sites you think should be added, please contact myself, Ali or Louise with details

Users are asked to pass on their top professional tips & techniques here. Please do not post your questions here, but in the appropriate forum area.

A space for members to showcase their work and ability - In order to view the pictures here you will need to be a member and logged in.

Can't Find The Correct Section? Here you can ask our members anything to do with soft furnishing and sewing - You may often find the answer to your questions above in our "FAQ's"

Use this space to ask all your soft furnishing Q's related to the bedroom and Bathroom

Curtain makers forum - Questions related to the construction and making of curtains; Lined & Interlined

Soft Valances - eg. Box Pleat - Goblet, Triple Pleat & Serpentine.

Cushions & Tieback section

Discussions & help with Swags & Tails, Swagged Valances & Fancy Top Treatments

This area is for those difficult to master treaments - Italian Strung Curtains, Arched Window Curtains, Smocked Headings etc...

Poles, tracking & hardware area - Help with buying the correct system for the window and fitting. Curtain area

Roman blind makers forum - Use this section for any questions relating to the calculating & construction and making of Roman Blinds

The sub-forum links below will re-direct you to the required area

The sub-forum links below will re-direct you to the required area

Materials, shapes, construction and fitting advice and ideas

General Upholstery section - Chairs, Sofa's & Headboards

Loose covers - Need help with making loose covers? Leave your questions, professional tips here

Use this area to ask for help and inspiration with those difficult design situations - Up-load pictures of those tricky to dress windows.. This is the place to get ideas, inspiration & the opinion of others!

Here you can exchange ideas, ask for help and advice. Interior design questions and answers.

Ideas, suggestions & questions: Creating the perfect, functional workroom. Share your workroom ideas and tell us why you bought particular items.

Sundries & recommendations - Threads, Needles & Pins etc..

Book recommendations – What books do you use most often in your work room? Discuss the books and ask questions here. Please start a new topic for each different title.

List, sell, swap or even give away your un-wanted, second hand workroom items.

Looking for something you can't find? Leave a wanted post..

Trade suppliers - Fabrics - Workroom - Tracks & Poles

Interior design suppliers - Help, advice & where to buy

Home based soft furnishing and curtain making courses leading towards a recognised qualification.

Private and company tuition in curtain making, soft furnishing and upholstery - Regional courses offering training in small groups

Please leave your feedback, good or bad about the training courses mentioned above.. If you've attended any of them, let us all know what you thought.