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Curtain dilemma
Okay, here's another curtain question. I am in the midst of making my first
insulated pair of curtains and have 1 panel finished. They are very heavy, made with a velvety-suede material, interlining and lining and are 110"x62" (1 panel). They are just a plain panel (like tab tops without the tab). I was going to use the clips, but the lady at the fabric store said those slip too easily and suggested sewing the hangers directly to the drape. I tried doing that with 1, but I'm afraid the drape is too heavy just to be connected by thread, and I don't want the thread to rip the drape from the weight. I don't particularly want to use grommets because that would shorten the length, although I will at last resort. Also, will 10 hangers be enough for a drape this size (20 for both panels) or should I use more? I've made curtains before but nothing this big, so I'm at a loss. Thanks for your advice! Carolyn |
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You could try inserting the hanger between the main fabric and the top hem,
assuming you have a folded over hem. Then stitch down either side of the hanger. It will work best if your top hem is the same depth as the hanger is long. That way the fold holds the weight. Hope this makes sense. Joy S-E Okay, here's another curtain question. I am in the midst of making my first insulated pair of curtains and have 1 panel finished. They are very heavy, made with a velvety-suede material, interlining and lining and are 110"x62" (1 panel). They are just a plain panel (like tab tops without the tab). I was going to use the clips, but the lady at the fabric store said those slip too easily and suggested sewing the hangers directly to the drape. I tried doing that with 1, but I'm afraid the drape is too heavy just to be connected by thread, and I don't want the thread to rip the drape from the weight. snip |
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"Carolyn Wagner" wrote in message ... Okay, here's another curtain question. I am in the midst of making my first insulated pair of curtains and have 1 panel finished. They are very heavy, made with a velvety-suede material, interlining and lining and are 110"x62" (1 panel). They are just a plain panel (like tab tops without the tab). I was going to use the clips, but the lady at the fabric store said those slip too easily and suggested sewing the hangers directly to the drape. I tried doing that with 1, but I'm afraid the drape is too heavy just to be connected by thread, and I don't want the thread to rip the drape from the weight. I don't particularly want to use grommets because that would shorten the length, although I will at last resort. Also, will 10 hangers be enough for a drape this size (20 for both panels) or should I use more? I've made curtains before but nothing this big, so I'm at a loss. Thanks for your advice! Carolyn I think 10 hangers for 110" width is not enough even if they weren't heavy. I think you would be better off using some sort of tab or even putting in a rod pocket big enough to hold the rod. Put the drape on the floor and space out the rings and see if you think they will be close enough. The rings will hold the full weight of the panels onto the rod so you need a lot if the panel is heavy.. alice |
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