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How to Sew Drapery Panels 101

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Drapery Panels 101

bull Elements

bull Styles

bull Fabrics

bull Linings

bull Measuring

bull Fabricating

Draperies by Drapery Solutions Litchfield Park AZ

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Elements - Drapery 101

bull Functioning Draperies

bull Stationary Panels

bull Direction that Windows Face

bull North-South-East-West

bull Environment

bull Summer Heat - Winter Cold

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Elements - Drapery 101

bull Functioning Draperies using drapery hardware or curtain rods

bull Draperies can be hung with drapery pins rings tabs grommets etc

bull Traversing with drapery pins

bull Traversing with decorative rings

bull Ripple Fold with hardware or track

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Basic Traversing Drapery Rod

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bullOpens and closes draperies bullEquipped with cord to enable carrier bullMoves the drapes one-way or two-way bullOne-way Draw from either left or right bullTwo-way center opening

Two Way Draw One Way Draw

Elements - Drapery 101

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bull Decorative Hardware

bullHigher Prices bullWorks the same as Traverse bullUse drapery pins

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Ripple Fold Draperies

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bullSoft ripple like folds bullMaster carrier bullSnaps instead of hooks or pins bullPerfectly positioned amp spaced

Ripple Fold Brochure

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Curtain Rods

bull Cafeacute Rods

bull Plain Rods

bull Spring Rods

bull Decorative Rods

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Cafeacute Rod Plain Rod

Spring Rod Decorative Rod

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Designs of Draperies or Curtains for Rods

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred or Gathered

bull Tab Top or Ties

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

bull Grommets

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred

bull Gathered

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Tap Top

bull Tie Top

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Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Grommet Draperies

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Photo by levolorcom

Grommet Supplies

Elements - Drapery 101 Stationary Panels bull Strictly for decorative accents to soften the room noise color

and style

bull Can be hung on most all drapery hardware

bull Do not open and close

bull Average width 18rdquo-30rdquo

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Elements - Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull East-facing windows offer warm bright light especially in the morning

bull In the summer months window coverings will prevent your home from heating up as fast

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

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Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

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Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

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Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

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Styles ndash Drapery 101

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Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

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Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

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Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

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Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

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Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

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Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

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Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

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Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

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Linings ndash Drapery 101

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By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

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Measuring ndash Drapery 101

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Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

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Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

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Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

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FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

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Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

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The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

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Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

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Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

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Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

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Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

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1 Cut Face Fabric

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

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Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

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I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

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Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

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Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

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Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

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Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

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Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

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Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

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Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

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Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

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Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

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Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

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Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

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Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

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Drapery Panels 101

bull Elements

bull Styles

bull Fabrics

bull Linings

bull Measuring

bull Fabricating

Draperies by Drapery Solutions Litchfield Park AZ

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

2

Elements - Drapery 101

bull Functioning Draperies

bull Stationary Panels

bull Direction that Windows Face

bull North-South-East-West

bull Environment

bull Summer Heat - Winter Cold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

3

Elements - Drapery 101

bull Functioning Draperies using drapery hardware or curtain rods

bull Draperies can be hung with drapery pins rings tabs grommets etc

bull Traversing with drapery pins

bull Traversing with decorative rings

bull Ripple Fold with hardware or track

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

4

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Basic Traversing Drapery Rod

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5

bullOpens and closes draperies bullEquipped with cord to enable carrier bullMoves the drapes one-way or two-way bullOne-way Draw from either left or right bullTwo-way center opening

Two Way Draw One Way Draw

Elements - Drapery 101

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bull Decorative Hardware

bullHigher Prices bullWorks the same as Traverse bullUse drapery pins

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Ripple Fold Draperies

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bullSoft ripple like folds bullMaster carrier bullSnaps instead of hooks or pins bullPerfectly positioned amp spaced

Ripple Fold Brochure

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Curtain Rods

bull Cafeacute Rods

bull Plain Rods

bull Spring Rods

bull Decorative Rods

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Cafeacute Rod Plain Rod

Spring Rod Decorative Rod

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Designs of Draperies or Curtains for Rods

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred or Gathered

bull Tab Top or Ties

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

bull Grommets

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred

bull Gathered

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Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Tap Top

bull Tie Top

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Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

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12 Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Grommet Draperies

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Photo by levolorcom

Grommet Supplies

Elements - Drapery 101 Stationary Panels bull Strictly for decorative accents to soften the room noise color

and style

bull Can be hung on most all drapery hardware

bull Do not open and close

bull Average width 18rdquo-30rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Drapery Solutions Litchfield Park AZ

14

Elements - Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull East-facing windows offer warm bright light especially in the morning

bull In the summer months window coverings will prevent your home from heating up as fast

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

15

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

16

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

17

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

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18

Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

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Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

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Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

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22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

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By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

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Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

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FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

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Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

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The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

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Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

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Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

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Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

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Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

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1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

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Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

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I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

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Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

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Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

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Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

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Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

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Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

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Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

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Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

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Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

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Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

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Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

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Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

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Page 3: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Elements - Drapery 101

bull Functioning Draperies

bull Stationary Panels

bull Direction that Windows Face

bull North-South-East-West

bull Environment

bull Summer Heat - Winter Cold

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3

Elements - Drapery 101

bull Functioning Draperies using drapery hardware or curtain rods

bull Draperies can be hung with drapery pins rings tabs grommets etc

bull Traversing with drapery pins

bull Traversing with decorative rings

bull Ripple Fold with hardware or track

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Basic Traversing Drapery Rod

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5

bullOpens and closes draperies bullEquipped with cord to enable carrier bullMoves the drapes one-way or two-way bullOne-way Draw from either left or right bullTwo-way center opening

Two Way Draw One Way Draw

Elements - Drapery 101

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bull Decorative Hardware

bullHigher Prices bullWorks the same as Traverse bullUse drapery pins

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Ripple Fold Draperies

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7

bullSoft ripple like folds bullMaster carrier bullSnaps instead of hooks or pins bullPerfectly positioned amp spaced

Ripple Fold Brochure

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Curtain Rods

bull Cafeacute Rods

bull Plain Rods

bull Spring Rods

bull Decorative Rods

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Cafeacute Rod Plain Rod

Spring Rod Decorative Rod

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Designs of Draperies or Curtains for Rods

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred or Gathered

bull Tab Top or Ties

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

bull Grommets

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred

bull Gathered

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Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Tap Top

bull Tie Top

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Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

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12 Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Grommet Draperies

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13

Photo by levolorcom

Grommet Supplies

Elements - Drapery 101 Stationary Panels bull Strictly for decorative accents to soften the room noise color

and style

bull Can be hung on most all drapery hardware

bull Do not open and close

bull Average width 18rdquo-30rdquo

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Elements - Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull East-facing windows offer warm bright light especially in the morning

bull In the summer months window coverings will prevent your home from heating up as fast

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

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Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

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Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

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Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

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Styles ndash Drapery 101

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Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

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Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

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Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

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Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

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Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

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Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

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Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

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Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

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Linings ndash Drapery 101

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By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

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Measuring ndash Drapery 101

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Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

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Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

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Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

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33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

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Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

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Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

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37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

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38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

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1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

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42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

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Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

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48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

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Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

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Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

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55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

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Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

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57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

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58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

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Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

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Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

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61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

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62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Page 4: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Elements - Drapery 101

bull Functioning Draperies using drapery hardware or curtain rods

bull Draperies can be hung with drapery pins rings tabs grommets etc

bull Traversing with drapery pins

bull Traversing with decorative rings

bull Ripple Fold with hardware or track

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

4

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Basic Traversing Drapery Rod

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

5

bullOpens and closes draperies bullEquipped with cord to enable carrier bullMoves the drapes one-way or two-way bullOne-way Draw from either left or right bullTwo-way center opening

Two Way Draw One Way Draw

Elements - Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

6

bull Decorative Hardware

bullHigher Prices bullWorks the same as Traverse bullUse drapery pins

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Ripple Fold Draperies

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7

bullSoft ripple like folds bullMaster carrier bullSnaps instead of hooks or pins bullPerfectly positioned amp spaced

Ripple Fold Brochure

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Curtain Rods

bull Cafeacute Rods

bull Plain Rods

bull Spring Rods

bull Decorative Rods

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8

Cafeacute Rod Plain Rod

Spring Rod Decorative Rod

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Designs of Draperies or Curtains for Rods

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred or Gathered

bull Tab Top or Ties

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

bull Grommets

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9

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred

bull Gathered

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Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Tap Top

bull Tie Top

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11

Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

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12 Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Grommet Draperies

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13

Photo by levolorcom

Grommet Supplies

Elements - Drapery 101 Stationary Panels bull Strictly for decorative accents to soften the room noise color

and style

bull Can be hung on most all drapery hardware

bull Do not open and close

bull Average width 18rdquo-30rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Drapery Solutions Litchfield Park AZ

14

Elements - Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull East-facing windows offer warm bright light especially in the morning

bull In the summer months window coverings will prevent your home from heating up as fast

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

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16

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

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Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

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Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

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Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

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Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

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Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

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Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

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26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

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By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

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Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

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888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

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Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

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FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

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Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

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The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

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Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

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Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

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Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

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Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

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1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

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Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

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I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

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Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

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Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

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Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

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Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

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Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

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Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

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Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

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Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

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Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

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Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

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Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

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Page 5: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Basic Traversing Drapery Rod

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bullOpens and closes draperies bullEquipped with cord to enable carrier bullMoves the drapes one-way or two-way bullOne-way Draw from either left or right bullTwo-way center opening

Two Way Draw One Way Draw

Elements - Drapery 101

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bull Decorative Hardware

bullHigher Prices bullWorks the same as Traverse bullUse drapery pins

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Ripple Fold Draperies

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bullSoft ripple like folds bullMaster carrier bullSnaps instead of hooks or pins bullPerfectly positioned amp spaced

Ripple Fold Brochure

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Curtain Rods

bull Cafeacute Rods

bull Plain Rods

bull Spring Rods

bull Decorative Rods

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Cafeacute Rod Plain Rod

Spring Rod Decorative Rod

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Designs of Draperies or Curtains for Rods

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred or Gathered

bull Tab Top or Ties

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

bull Grommets

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred

bull Gathered

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Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Tap Top

bull Tie Top

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Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

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12 Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Grommet Draperies

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Photo by levolorcom

Grommet Supplies

Elements - Drapery 101 Stationary Panels bull Strictly for decorative accents to soften the room noise color

and style

bull Can be hung on most all drapery hardware

bull Do not open and close

bull Average width 18rdquo-30rdquo

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Drapery Solutions Litchfield Park AZ

14

Elements - Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull East-facing windows offer warm bright light especially in the morning

bull In the summer months window coverings will prevent your home from heating up as fast

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

15

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

16

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

17

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

18

Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

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Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

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Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

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888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

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32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

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1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

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41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

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42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

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43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

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44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

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45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

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46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

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47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

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49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

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Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

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55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

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56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

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57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

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58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

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59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

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60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

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61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

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62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

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64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Page 6: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Elements - Drapery 101

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bull Decorative Hardware

bullHigher Prices bullWorks the same as Traverse bullUse drapery pins

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Ripple Fold Draperies

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7

bullSoft ripple like folds bullMaster carrier bullSnaps instead of hooks or pins bullPerfectly positioned amp spaced

Ripple Fold Brochure

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Curtain Rods

bull Cafeacute Rods

bull Plain Rods

bull Spring Rods

bull Decorative Rods

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8

Cafeacute Rod Plain Rod

Spring Rod Decorative Rod

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Designs of Draperies or Curtains for Rods

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred or Gathered

bull Tab Top or Ties

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

bull Grommets

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9

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred

bull Gathered

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Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Tap Top

bull Tie Top

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11

Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

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12 Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Grommet Draperies

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13

Photo by levolorcom

Grommet Supplies

Elements - Drapery 101 Stationary Panels bull Strictly for decorative accents to soften the room noise color

and style

bull Can be hung on most all drapery hardware

bull Do not open and close

bull Average width 18rdquo-30rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Drapery Solutions Litchfield Park AZ

14

Elements - Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull East-facing windows offer warm bright light especially in the morning

bull In the summer months window coverings will prevent your home from heating up as fast

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

15

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

16

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

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17

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

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18

Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

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19

Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

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22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

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25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

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By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

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Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

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888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

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Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

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FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

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Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

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The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

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Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

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Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

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Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

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Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

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1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

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Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

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I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

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Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

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51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

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52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

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54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

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58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

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59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

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60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

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61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 7: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Ripple Fold Draperies

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

7

bullSoft ripple like folds bullMaster carrier bullSnaps instead of hooks or pins bullPerfectly positioned amp spaced

Ripple Fold Brochure

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Curtain Rods

bull Cafeacute Rods

bull Plain Rods

bull Spring Rods

bull Decorative Rods

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

8

Cafeacute Rod Plain Rod

Spring Rod Decorative Rod

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Designs of Draperies or Curtains for Rods

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred or Gathered

bull Tab Top or Ties

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

bull Grommets

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

9

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred

bull Gathered

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Tap Top

bull Tie Top

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11

Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

12 Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Grommet Draperies

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

13

Photo by levolorcom

Grommet Supplies

Elements - Drapery 101 Stationary Panels bull Strictly for decorative accents to soften the room noise color

and style

bull Can be hung on most all drapery hardware

bull Do not open and close

bull Average width 18rdquo-30rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Drapery Solutions Litchfield Park AZ

14

Elements - Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull East-facing windows offer warm bright light especially in the morning

bull In the summer months window coverings will prevent your home from heating up as fast

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

15

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

16

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

17

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

18

Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

19

Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 8: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Curtain Rods

bull Cafeacute Rods

bull Plain Rods

bull Spring Rods

bull Decorative Rods

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

8

Cafeacute Rod Plain Rod

Spring Rod Decorative Rod

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Designs of Draperies or Curtains for Rods

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred or Gathered

bull Tab Top or Ties

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

bull Grommets

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

9

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred

bull Gathered

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Tap Top

bull Tie Top

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

11

Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

12 Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Grommet Draperies

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

13

Photo by levolorcom

Grommet Supplies

Elements - Drapery 101 Stationary Panels bull Strictly for decorative accents to soften the room noise color

and style

bull Can be hung on most all drapery hardware

bull Do not open and close

bull Average width 18rdquo-30rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Drapery Solutions Litchfield Park AZ

14

Elements - Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull East-facing windows offer warm bright light especially in the morning

bull In the summer months window coverings will prevent your home from heating up as fast

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

15

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

16

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

17

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

18

Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

19

Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

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22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

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23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

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25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 9: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Designs of Draperies or Curtains for Rods

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred or Gathered

bull Tab Top or Ties

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

bull Grommets

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

9

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred

bull Gathered

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Tap Top

bull Tie Top

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

11

Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

12 Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Grommet Draperies

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

13

Photo by levolorcom

Grommet Supplies

Elements - Drapery 101 Stationary Panels bull Strictly for decorative accents to soften the room noise color

and style

bull Can be hung on most all drapery hardware

bull Do not open and close

bull Average width 18rdquo-30rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Drapery Solutions Litchfield Park AZ

14

Elements - Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull East-facing windows offer warm bright light especially in the morning

bull In the summer months window coverings will prevent your home from heating up as fast

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

15

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

16

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

17

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

18

Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

19

Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

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60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Page 10: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Rod Pocket

bull Shirred

bull Gathered

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Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Tap Top

bull Tie Top

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11

Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

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12 Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Grommet Draperies

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13

Photo by levolorcom

Grommet Supplies

Elements - Drapery 101 Stationary Panels bull Strictly for decorative accents to soften the room noise color

and style

bull Can be hung on most all drapery hardware

bull Do not open and close

bull Average width 18rdquo-30rdquo

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Drapery Solutions Litchfield Park AZ

14

Elements - Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull East-facing windows offer warm bright light especially in the morning

bull In the summer months window coverings will prevent your home from heating up as fast

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15

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

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16

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

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17

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

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Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

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Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

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Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

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Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Tap Top

bull Tie Top

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Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

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12 Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Grommet Draperies

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13

Photo by levolorcom

Grommet Supplies

Elements - Drapery 101 Stationary Panels bull Strictly for decorative accents to soften the room noise color

and style

bull Can be hung on most all drapery hardware

bull Do not open and close

bull Average width 18rdquo-30rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Drapery Solutions Litchfield Park AZ

14

Elements - Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull East-facing windows offer warm bright light especially in the morning

bull In the summer months window coverings will prevent your home from heating up as fast

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15

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

16

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

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17

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

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18

Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

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19

Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

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Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

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22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

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Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

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32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

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FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

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Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

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Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

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37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

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38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

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1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

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41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

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42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

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43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

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44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

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45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

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47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

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48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

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49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

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Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

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Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

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Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

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Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

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Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

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Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

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Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

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Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

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Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

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Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

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Page 12: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Plain Header with Clips or Rings

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

12 Photos by levolorcom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Grommet Draperies

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

13

Photo by levolorcom

Grommet Supplies

Elements - Drapery 101 Stationary Panels bull Strictly for decorative accents to soften the room noise color

and style

bull Can be hung on most all drapery hardware

bull Do not open and close

bull Average width 18rdquo-30rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Drapery Solutions Litchfield Park AZ

14

Elements - Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull East-facing windows offer warm bright light especially in the morning

bull In the summer months window coverings will prevent your home from heating up as fast

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

15

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

16

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

17

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

18

Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

19

Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 13: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

bull Grommet Draperies

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

13

Photo by levolorcom

Grommet Supplies

Elements - Drapery 101 Stationary Panels bull Strictly for decorative accents to soften the room noise color

and style

bull Can be hung on most all drapery hardware

bull Do not open and close

bull Average width 18rdquo-30rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Drapery Solutions Litchfield Park AZ

14

Elements - Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull East-facing windows offer warm bright light especially in the morning

bull In the summer months window coverings will prevent your home from heating up as fast

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

15

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

16

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

17

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

18

Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

19

Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

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44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

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45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

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46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

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47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

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48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

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49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

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50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

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51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

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52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

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53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

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54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 14: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Elements - Drapery 101 Stationary Panels bull Strictly for decorative accents to soften the room noise color

and style

bull Can be hung on most all drapery hardware

bull Do not open and close

bull Average width 18rdquo-30rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Drapery Solutions Litchfield Park AZ

14

Elements - Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull East-facing windows offer warm bright light especially in the morning

bull In the summer months window coverings will prevent your home from heating up as fast

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

15

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

16

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

17

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

18

Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

19

Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 15: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Elements - Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull East-facing windows offer warm bright light especially in the morning

bull In the summer months window coverings will prevent your home from heating up as fast

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

15

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

16

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

17

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

18

Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

19

Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 16: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull West-facing windows admit the hottest haziest light of the day

bull The west sun is the hottest of them all

bull Using interlining will insulate your west windows and give you a 350 R Factor against the sun and heat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

16

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

17

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

18

Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

19

Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 17: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull North-facing windows offer the clearest most consistent light and the coldest exposure

bull Typically does not get a lot of heat but it is always good to insulate your draperies when living in a colder climate

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

17

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

18

Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

19

Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 18: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Elements ndash Drapery 101

Which direction do your windows face

bull South-facing windows receive good light year-round and cast a warm golden glow on room interiors

bull Living in a hot climate like Arizona the morning sun will also heat up your home

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

18

Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

19

Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 19: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

bull Most Popular

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

19

Standard Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat

Photos by Levolorcom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 20: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Double Pinch Pleat Euro Pleat

Four Finger Pleat Five Finger Pleat

20

Styles ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

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60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 21: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Styles ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Goblet Pleat Inverted Box Pleat

Pencil Pleat Cartridge Pleat

21

Jackie Von Tobel ndash Design Directory of Window Treatments

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 22: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101 bull Cotton ndash The strongest of the natural fabrics Cotton is very commonly used as

drapery fabric because of its versatility It dyes well comes in a wide range of color choices and allows air to pass through it

bull Silk ndash Silk is a beautiful fabric for window drapes It comes in a variety of weights and is long wearing and durable Some of the finest oriental rugs that have lasted for several hundreds of years are made of silk

bull Linen ndash Linen is light casual and has a fine luster It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant But linen also wrinkles easily so it is best to use some sort of lining material when using this type of fabric for draperies

bull Acrylic or Polyester ndash This is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability It is also colorfast (color will not run or fade with washing or wear) stain-resistant and has sun-resistant qualities not found in natural fabrics like cotton and linen

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

22

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

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60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 23: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Best Types of Drapery Lining bull Classic Sateen 100 Cotton

bull Royal Sateen 50 Poly 50 Cotton

bull Classic Napped 100 Cotton

bull Interlining 100 Cotton

bull OutBlack Lyte 100 Cotton Substrate

These linings will give your draperies a professional finish because of cotton it allows your face fabric to hang without static and clinging

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

23

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 24: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Lining ndash Drapery 101

bull Classic Sateen bull A premium sateen drapery linings Classic Sateen is heavy

weight sateen with a softened luster finish

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen 54 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Luster

bull Crease Water and Stain Resistant

This is my all time favorite lining

Claudia

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

24

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 25: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Royal Sateen bull This beautiful 113 high count sateen with softened lustre is

ideal for seamless panels which can save time and money

bull 100 Cotton Sateen 113 Width

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull Softened Lustre Crease Water and Stain Resistant

bull This lining is also used for bedspreads and comforters because of the width

bull Only sold in 50 yd rolls

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

25

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 26: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Fabrics ndash Drapery 101

Classic Nap bull The sateen side of the fabric is finished with the familiar

softened lustre of Classic Sateen The fibers on the backside of the fabric are raised to give the fabric its luxurious hand amp full body for enhanced drapeability

bull 100 Cotton 133 Sateen Napped 54 Width bull Available in White Ivory and Khaki bull Softened Luster bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation bull Water amp Stain Resistant Much like having interlining on the back side of the lining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

26

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 27: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Interlining bull Is a flannel like cotton fabric that hangs between the face

fabric and the lining

bull Interlining is use by high-end custom drapery workrooms

bull A technique that will make your window treatments hang beautifully and look professional

bull Available in Natural and White

bull 54rdquo wide 100 Cotton

bull Not the same as interfacing

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

27

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 28: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Lining ndash Drapery 101

Outblack Lining bull 1 pass foam coated product that offers light exclusion

with superb soft hand amp drape

bull 100 Cotton Substrate

bull 54 and 110 Widths Available

bull Available in White and Ivory

bull 1 Pass Foam Coating with Electro-Statically Flocked Rayon

bull Light Exclusion

bull Thermal amp Noise Insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 28

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 29: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Linings ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

By using layers of drapery linings you can create up to a 310 R Value for window coverings The layering effect can be used in draperies and roman shades It will change a hot shinny summer home to a cool relaxed and livable space for your family The most effective layering is using face fabric (decorator fabrics) layer of interlining and a heavier drapery lining such as Classic Sateen or Classic Nap Lining also available in many colors

Temp Assure Drapery Linings create an insulating air barrier between the drape and lining material that actually raises the R-Value rating of a window making it more energy efficient The unique surface construction of Temp Assure Linings greatly improves its ability to trap air and form an insulating barrier that prevents thermal loss Our Hanes Linings can increase the R-Value as much as 300 over unlined drapes

29

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 30: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

30

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 31: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Measuring ndash Drapery 101

How to measure for fabric bull Window is 100rdquo wide

(4-6rdquo beyond window )

bull From floor to hang height 108rdquo

100rdquox25= 250rdquowide

Divide by 54rdquo(width of fabric) = 5 widths approximately

Height is 108rdquo plus 18rdquo for hem and header = 126rdquo

126rdquo x 5 widths = 630 inches of fabric

Divide by 36rdquo(yard)

630rdquo divided by 36rdquo = 175 yards of fabric needed

wwwHomeFashionsUcom

888-201-3863 31

Photo by curtainworkscom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 32: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull There are no universal criteria but custom drapery workrooms usually have certain standards for constructing window treatments

bull Fabric pattern repeats match

bull Seams are serged

bull Drapery weights are used on seams and corners

bull A return is the distance from the

rod to the wall

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

32

Photo from Precision Drapery amp Levolorcom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 33: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Why Serge What is a Serger

bull A sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

33

FEATURES bull Opens up for easy access to lower looper bull Differential feed for stretchy fabric bull Roll edge stitch bull Automatic thread trimmer bull Color coded threading bull Individually tested and sewn-off before shipping Why Spend hundreds of dollars for features you will never use Order a Dreamstitcher $39900

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

34

Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 34: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Double-side hems are 1-12rdquo finished (form them by folding the fabric to the wrong side 3rdquo from the outer edge then bringing the edge to the fold and press again) Double bottom hems are 4rdquo finished (formed like side hems) and all hems are blind-stitched in place

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Side hems sometimes are proportioned to size of drapery

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

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38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

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41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

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42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

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46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

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47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

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50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

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54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

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57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

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58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

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60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

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61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 35: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull Lining is used where applicable and is 1 in shorter than the face fabric of the drapery or valance

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

The lining is 1rdquo above the fabric hem

35

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 36: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Buckram

bull Pinch-pleated headings are usually 4rdquo high have three-finger folds in each pleat and are stabilized with buckram

bull Non-Woven Permanent Drapery Buckram 4 Widths Non-Woven can be washed or dry-cleaned

bull Iron On Buckram ndash polyester

bull Available at Home Fashions U

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

36

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 37: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

Drapery Header Tapes Header tapes that can be used instead of Buckram ndash Watch Videos at Learning Center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

37

Cartridge Pleat Goblet Pleat Clip N Wave Tape

Translucent Triple Pleat Grommet Tape Serpentine Tape

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 38: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

bull The minimum-fullness standard is two and a half times the finished-width measurement for midweight fabrics and three times for sheers

bull Important to remember Upholstery fabric should not be used

for drapery panels It is usually railroaded and the pattern is

going in the wrong direction

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

38

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 39: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Fabricating ndash Drapery 101

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

Article from Threads by Deb Barrett Drawings by Dennis Balogh

39

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 40: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

1 Cut Face Fabric

40

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 41: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

2 Cut Lining

Workroom Canvas Table Grid 4rsquox8rsquo to 5rsquox12rdquo

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

41

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 42: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

3 Cut Interlining bull Interlining will allow you draperies to hang beautiful as well as adding

insulation

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

42

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 43: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

4 Serge Interlining or ZigZag if you do not have a serger

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

43

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 44: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

5 Hem face fabric 4rdquo double fold hem

For a professional look use Blind Stitch Machine

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

44

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 45: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

6 Hem lining 3rdquo double fold hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

45

Professional Blind Hemmer is great for hemming clothes and home decor

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 46: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

7 With face fabric wrong side up place the interlining on top 2rdquo above the bottom hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

46

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 47: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

8 Place the lining on top of the interlining

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

47

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 48: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

9 Determine the type of header you will be using to make your drapery panel I prefer a softer look and not to use buckram

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

48

I cut the interlining excess off at the top of the drapery it is to bulky to fold into the drapery header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 49: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

10 Now turn the lining under and trim excess

Lining will lay frac12 ldquo from the top of the drapery

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

49

Drapery Header Drapery Hem

Side Hems

Short Drapery

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 50: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

11 Side Hems- Cut interlining back to drapery width-do not double fold

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

50

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 51: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

12 Interlining trimmed to the fold line of side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

51

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 52: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

13 Lay Lining over interlining and fold side hem

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

52

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 53: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

14 Miter Hem corner of first fold so it does not peak out of drapery bottom ndash Insert drapery weight at this point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

53

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 54: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

15Press side hem and blind stitch

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

54

Blind Stitch Hemmer

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 55: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

16 Measuring for Pleats ndash there are many opinions about the way to measure for pleats Irsquom all about simple and easy

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

55

Mark each return on the ends measure distance between returns 5 pleats per drapery width (4 total) 1 space between each pleat Pleat style will determine the amount of fabric needed for pleat 5 frac12rdquo Per pleat and 3 frac12rdquo per space

4 frac12rdquo return to wall 3rdquo center overlap

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 56: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

17 Stitching Pleats ndash 4rdquo from top 2 frac12rdquo from folded edge Pleat center

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

56

Stitch straight line to top of header

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 57: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

18 Determine the style of pleat form pleat and stitch at correct point

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

57

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

64

Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

65

Page 58: How to Sew Drapery Panels - Home Fashions€¦ · How to Sew Drapery Panels 101 ... with superb soft hand & drape. ... bringing the edge to the fold and press again). Double bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

58

Just pinch the pleats in place and tack at the top with your sewing machine

Sewing a Drapery Panel

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

59

Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

60

Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

61

Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

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Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

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Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

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Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Two Finger Pleat

Pleat and tack at the bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

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Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

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Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

Three Finger Pleat

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Tack at bottom

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

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Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

Goblet Pleat

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Pinch together hand tack at bottom

You may stuff the goblet with fiber fill or batting

Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Sewing a Drapery Panel

Two Finger Euro

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

62

Tack at top of pleat

Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Drapery Panels 101

Claudia Buchanan

Have Questions Call 623-878-7350

Email homefashionsugmailcom

httpHomeFashionsUcom

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

63

Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Draperies 101

Index Pages 3 Elements of Window Draperies 19 Drapery Styles 22 Drapery Fabrics 23 Drapery Linings 30 Measuring 32 Fabricating

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Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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Draperies 101

Resources Drapery Header Tapes ndash Instruction - Videos

wwwHome Fashionsucomlearining-center

Drapery Supplies ndash Drapery Hardware ndash Serger ndash Canvas Table Grid

wwwHomeFashionsU-Storecom

Hanes Drapery Lining

www Fabriccom

Decorative Hardware ndash Call Claudia for Quote 623-878-7350

Helser Brothers - wwwhelserbrotherscom

Kirsch Drapery Hardware - wwwkirschcom

wwwHomeFashionsUcom 888-201-3863

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