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by Sanah in reply to Anonymous [original] [2] on Thu, 06/27/2002 - 18:33

Hi Linda,

Thanks so much for that detailed description of what it's going to take to get it right. I can see your point about not wanting the pleat to fall on a seam and the under and overwrap. I'm going to try to work it out on paper like you did. I went through my sewing library and discovered that I'd bought Singer's More Sewing for the Home some time ago and it gives various yardages and techniques. But I understand your instructions more clearly, so thanks again.

I was just going through Atlanta Thread & Supply's catalog to determine how much pleating tape to purchase. I'm still looking for appropriate fabric, though. I'll be sure to let you know how they come out -- when I get around to sewing them. I know it will be well worth the time and money to make the drapes. I went to a couple of sites that make them for you after you choose the fabric and supply the measurements -- they can run over $1,000, at least with the fabric that caught my eye!

Right now I'm altering a suit for my husband -- I hate doing cuffs -- and adjusting a jacket pattern for myself that needs the dreaded "full bust adjustment", so my windows will after to look tacky a while longer!