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From: SewManyProjects
Date: 03-02-2007, 02:59 PM (1 of 7)
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Hi, I'm relatively new here and I have a quick question I hope someone can help me out with. I want to sew a curtain for a window that measures 45"(w) X 82" (l). I want it anchored at the top & bottom and pulled in at the middle with a 24" wide piece of fabric. Picture what you might see on a full window door or french doors, kwim? My question is how much play do I need in the length of the curtain, so that I can pull the sides in at the center, does that make sense? Maybe none? Ashlea
Self taught sewist, wishing I could take classes, planning my 5 year old dd's spring/summer wardrobe. |
User: SewManyProjects
Member since: 01-18-2007 Total posts: 33 |
From: lendube
Date: 03-02-2007, 03:07 PM (2 of 7)
I wouldn't make any allowances for pulling in the middle. Just make sure the fit is a bit generous from top to bottom. (No pulling the screws out of the woodwork.  )It also depends on whether you want to pull it in "all the way" or just maybe a foot across. KWIM?  The tighter it can be and work the nicer it will look. Good luck, Lennie |
User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 03-02-2007, 03:21 PM (3 of 7)
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Here are the instructions for the curtain you want from the front page of this site: http://sew-whats-new.com/CMS/content/view/36/46/ Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: SewManyProjects
Date: 03-02-2007, 03:30 PM (4 of 7)
Thanks both of you  I am so excited to make these, my version of spring cleaning  I'm making these for our school room (homeschool) from the new (I think?) Michael Miller, Dick & Jane fabric. I want to use a 24" panel for the waist. Ashlea
Self taught sewist, wishing I could take classes, planning my 5 year old dd's spring/summer wardrobe. |
User: SewManyProjects
Member since: 01-18-2007 Total posts: 33 |
From: MaryW
Date: 03-02-2007, 05:17 PM (5 of 7)
Thanks Patsy, I was just about to post the same link. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: temom
Date: 03-02-2007, 06:18 PM (6 of 7)
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My goodness, I didn't even know that goldmine was there! I can't wait to check it all out.
Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410 
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From: VenusElaine
Date: 03-03-2007, 06:12 PM (7 of 7)
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Very precise and well illustrated instructions for hourglass! VenusElaine "Always put as much effort into your marriage as you do into your wedding."
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User: VenusElaine
Member since: 10-22-2005 Total posts: 126 |
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