Lined drapery how-to

Krista demonstrates how to make a professionally finished, lined drapery panel. I highly recommend Highland Forge drapery hardware, a small business that creates high-quality, custom hardware without the custom price tag. I am now using them for all of my drapery hardware needs. www.highlandforge.com Find my full line at: www.avleafolkembroidery.com (the Lined Drapery measurement pattern is available for $2 on the PDF patterns page) My book "Everyday Folk: over 175 folk embroidery designs for the home, inspired by traditional textiles" has projects, finishing instructions, and over 150 charts! Pinterest: kristawestavlea FB/IG: kristamwest Here are some commonly asked questions: How to do motif matching on drapery fabrics--see my How to Make Curtains video My iron--Hi Steam SVP-24 (they're not cheap, but they're fabulous!) Drapery hardware info & installation--I recommend Highland Forge drapery hardware (see my other videos) Drapery pins--you can buy drapery pins on Amazon--lots of sizes and prices Portrait mode--I am sorry this video is in portrait mode. Honestly, I was just making drapes one day and my husband thought it would make a good video :) I never thought so many people would watch it but I'm grateful you have! Interfacing the top of the drapery panel--I use iron-on fusible interfacing and cut it into 3 inch strips. It is more flexible than traditional drapery "crinoline". You don't have to use it, but it does give your drapes a bit more professional finish and protects your fabric from being torn by the drapery pins. How to position the drapery pins--after I make the drape, I lay it flat on a table, wrong side up, and then put a drapery pin in each end (about 1/2" in from the end). I then figure out how many drapery rings I have and space out the rest of the drapery pins accordingly. I like to have about 5-7" between pins. #drapes #drapery #crossstitch #sew #howtosew #howtodrapery #drape #curtain #professionalsewing #sewinghowto #howimadeit #embroidery #sewing #lineddrape