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From: vmorris828
Date: 02-10-2006, 11:42 AM (1 of 4)
| Hi, I am doing many curtains for my son down in Costa Rica. I am lining curtains & the face fabric is very loose weave & the lining is linen. What I need to know should I sew lines going across the fabric & lining to keep the fabric from not all sagging? I am also doing tabs for these curtains. I will be so happy when I get all of these curtains done. Thanks for any info. Valerie |
User: vmorris828
Member since: 11-25-2000 Total posts: 41 |
From: shadylady
Date: 02-11-2006, 10:59 AM (2 of 4)
| I don't think sewing lines will look very nice, and the fabric could still stretch between the lines making it look even worse. The best (and probably only) thing to do is let them break on the floor, meaning make them an inch or two longer, so the bottom will lay on the floor. This is a popular look anyway, and if they do any stretching, it will not be noticed. |
User: shadylady
Member since: 09-19-2003 Total posts: 58 
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From: vmorris828
Date: 02-11-2006, 11:11 AM (3 of 4)
| Hi, thanks for the info. The curtains are not going to the floor. Any other suggestions? Valerie |
User: vmorris828
Member since: 11-25-2000 Total posts: 41 |
From: shadylady
Date: 02-11-2006, 02:19 PM (4 of 4)
| Well then, hand stitching all the hems is probably your best bet. Also, if you have the time, you can let them hang for a week or two, and they will pretty much stretch out all they're going to. |
User: shadylady
Member since: 09-19-2003 Total posts: 58
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