Making an arch pleated drapery can be some what difficult. We are going to lead you through the process step by step. Once you have made one of these panels, you will be on your way to making more of them with very little trouble.
The supplemental booklet measures 8.5” x 11” and has 28 color pictures and illustrations. The instructions are simple to follow along with the color pictures. The booklet has been designed for 3 hole punch along the edge. Start collecting these small publications for a complete set.
The booklet is for intermediate or advance skill levels.
Topics covered in this lesson are:
- Introduction
- Supplies Needed
- Step 1: Determining where to make the template
- Step 2: Laying out the template for spaces
- Step 3: Creating a pattern for the rod
- Step 4: Dividing up the pattern for the pleats
- Step 5: Laying out for pleats, returns, overlaps and side hems
- Step 6: Transferring template to the wide buckram
- Step 7: Cutting buckram
- Step 8: Inspecting the fabric
- Step 9: Cutting the main fabric and lining
- Step 10: Sewing the main fabric and lining
- Step 11: Placing the lining on the table
- Step 12: Placing the main fabric onto the lining
- Step 13: Placing the buckram onto the fabric
- Step 14: Cutting the top of the fabric along the buckram
- Step 15: Cutting the lower part of the buckram
- Step 16: Sewing along the top edge
- Step 17: Turn the right side out
- Step 18: Begin tabling the drapery
- Step 19: Putting in the side hems
- Step 20: Putting the bottom hem
- Step 21: Pinning the pleats in place
- Step 22: Sewing in pleats
- Step 23: Setting the hooks (drapery pins)
- Step 24: Flat folding or fanfolding
- Conclusion
- The End
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Contributing Instructor Lesson - Mary J Warneke
