1. Cut and prepare fabrics, joining widths if needed. H […]
1. Cut and prepare fabrics, joining widths if needed. Hem the bottom edge of the face fabric with a 4-inch (10.2 cm) doubled hem and for the lining use a 3-inch (7.6 cm) doubled hem. Secure a drapery weight at seams (see Chapter 2: Getting Started). Finish hems using your preferred method. (See Chapter 3: Fundamental Techniques.)
2. Place the hemmed face fabric face down, and cut off the selvage edges. Place the lining face up over the back of the hemmed fabric, smoothing it out neatly and evenly with the bottom edge inset 1 inch (2.5 cm) along the bottom hemmed edge of the face fabric. (A) If multiple widths are sewn together, line up the face fabric and lining seams, if possible.
3. Cut the lining 3 inches (7.6 cm) less than the fabric along each side. Fold over 3 inches (7.6 cm) along the side, tucking the cut edge under to create a 11?2-inch (3.8 cm) doubled side hem. Press lightly. (B) Add a drapery weight inside the fold of the hem at the bottom corners. (See Chapter 2: Getting Started.) Secure with pins. (C) Repeat for the other side. When using multiple widths, pin together the fabrics down the seams and across the top before moving over to continue making the curtain.
4. Finish the side hems by hand or machine sewing.
5. Measure from the bottom to the top, marking for the finished length, allowing extra fabric to finish the top as needed for the style you are making.
Once you learn how to make the basic curtain panel, the possibilities are endless! This pretty drapery has a pleated heading and inset trim.
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