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From: JeanG
Date: 02-27-2006, 10:30 AM (1 of 11)
| I need guidance, please. Making lined drapes for sliding glass door and question is: should the seams of the lining match up with the seams of the fabric? They're different widths and I'm using 3 widths of the fabric for one panel. The lining is wider so unless I cut it the seams will be off. The morning sun comes through the slider really bright and the fabric is medium weight, main color is light yellow. Thanks so much for your help! Jean |
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Member since: 07-12-2005 Total posts: 42 |
From: paroper
Date: 02-27-2006, 01:18 PM (2 of 11)
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No, they do not necessarily need to line up, as long as you make them the same width. I've used a lot of 45 inch fabric on 54 in dec fabric.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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From: JeanG
Date: 02-27-2006, 01:28 PM (3 of 11)
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Thanks Pam, So when you say 'the same width' you mean the overall width of the lining panel and not the individual widths of the lining pieces which are sewn together to make the panel? Sorry I'm so dense, but I'm new to this. Jean |
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From: MaryW
Date: 02-27-2006, 01:40 PM (4 of 11)
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But, with light yellow fabric and bright sunlight, wouldn't you see the different seams thru the fabric?
MaryW
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From: paroper
Date: 02-27-2006, 01:41 PM (5 of 11)
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Right. I sew the lining together lengthwise and I sew the curtain panels together lengthwise then trim to make them the same widths overall. It is a good idea to lightly clip the selvage edges of the fabrics. Sometimes the fabrics will draw up slightly at the selvages (if you use them at all.) It just helps your curtains (and linings) hang straighter.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
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From: paroper
Date: 02-27-2006, 01:44 PM (6 of 11)
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It really depends on the colors and the weights, it also depends on how the fabric is pleated. I've made white drapes that didn't show.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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From: shadylady
Date: 02-27-2006, 01:49 PM (7 of 11)
| Yes, they should line up, not just because it will look nicer, but also so you don't see the seams when the light shines on it (as Mary said). Only if you're using a blackout lining, could you maybe get away with it. I would also turn in double 1 1/2" side hems and a double 4" bottom hem, then blindstitch, rather than pillowcase. |
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From: JeanG
Date: 02-27-2006, 03:21 PM (8 of 11)
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I would also turn in double 1 1/2" side hems and a double 4" bottom hem, then blindstitch, rather than pillowcase. Thanks so much for all the good input! Shadylady, I'm glad you said this, because the instructions I have say to pillowcase. So, do I hem the lining and fabric as one with a 4' double hem? And what sequence would you use, maybe sides, bottom, then top? |
User: JeanG
Member since: 07-12-2005 Total posts: 42 |
From: shadylady
Date: 02-27-2006, 04:53 PM (9 of 11)
| Jean, turn up a double 3" hem on the lining, and just topstitch that, put aside for now, then turn up a double 4" hem on the fabric. I do bottom, sides then top. You'll have to do in sections, unless you're using the floor. Then stitch the hem in. Lay your lining on top (wrong side down) and match it at the seams and you can feel where the tops of the hems are, to match at the hem (the lining will be an inch shorter). You might want to tack the lining seams to the fabric seams here and there, since you're doing 3 widths, to help keep it together, or pin it till you're done. Then turn in a double 1 1/2" hem on each side, and blindstitch. Then measure from bottom to top so you know where to turn your header (generally I also put in a double 4" heading at top, depending on the style. Do this all along the width, to make sure the panel will be the same length all across. After your heading is pressed in, open the top of the side hems, so the side hem is stitched over the heading and restitch. Now make whatever heading you're making and all done! |
User: shadylady
Member since: 09-19-2003 Total posts: 58
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From: JeanG
Date: 02-27-2006, 05:14 PM (10 of 11)
| Thank you for the good instructions. I'll follow your advice and one day (hopefully soon) there will be a lovely drape on my slider. Patience and Serenity, now..................... this is a little scary. Jean |
User: JeanG
Member since: 07-12-2005 Total posts: 42 |
From: shadylady
Date: 02-27-2006, 09:16 PM (11 of 11)
| You're very welcome and you'll do fine! The worst part will be handling all that fabric. 3 widths is a lot. Just cut your fabric 2, 3 or even 4" longer than your determined cut length. Sometimes the seams tend to shrink a little where you join fabrics, and you need a little extra to square it. This way you'll have the extra if you need it, and you can cut if off, if you don't. |
User: shadylady
Member since: 09-19-2003 Total posts: 58
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