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2006-02-04T09:20:00.000-08:00

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2006-02-04T09:17:00.000-08:00

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2005-06-28T08:15:00.001-07:00

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2005-06-28T08:15:00.000-07:00

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2005-06-06T07:00:00.000-07:00

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2005-06-06T05:44:00.000-07:00

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2005-05-31T08:35:00.000-07:00

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2005-05-30T08:59:00.000-07:00

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Oconee extension to offer children's sewing classes
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2005-05-29T11:24:00.000-07:00

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2005-05-27T09:54:00.000-07:00

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2005-05-27T09:51:00.000-07:00

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2005-05-26T09:16:00.000-07:00

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2005-05-26T09:13:00.000-07:00

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2005-05-14T10:32:00.000-07:00

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2005-05-14T07:31:00.000-07:00

Info on how to make pleated drapes

Have you avoided sewing pleated drapes for your windows because you're afraid that making pinch pleated draperies are too hard to make?

Or maybe you decided to make your pleated drapes only to discover that every resource you've found is unbelievably vague and confusing?

Or worse. if you're like me - you're so completely fed up with poor instructions and confusing paper patterns - so much so, that even after you went out and bought your fabric and lining you actually considered giving up making your own pleated drapes and hiring someone to sew your drapes for you. knowing full well that making your own pinch pleated draperies will save you literally thousands of dollars.
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Instructions to make roman shades - Free No Sew Roman Shade e-book

2005-05-13T21:33:00.000-07:00

Instructions to make roman shades - Free No Sew Roman Shade e-book

Finally! A free e-book on how to make a no-sew roman shade. Jennifer Thoden, author of "How To Make Roman Shades" offers a complete step-by-step illustrated e-book on how to make roman shades. From construction to installation. Visit...

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2005-05-13T21:31:00.000-07:00

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YES! This e-book is designed for the ultimate beginner. Now, it is still recommended that you get familiar with your sewing machine. It doesn't tell you how to use your machine. But it does tell you how to make a good stitch. And every single step has clear diagrams to help you along the way. "

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2005-05-13T21:05:00.000-07:00

Instructions To Make Roman Shade

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Here's a great idea to put up amazing roman shades or any window treatment in a couple of hours.

Consider not lining your roman shade. Ok, I admit, that if you have the time you should always line your window treatments. But, if you're strapped for time and/or money, consider a sheer or translucent look.

Then fold in your side edges once... 1 1/2" on each side. Pin them in place but don't sew yet.

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Instructions To Make Roman Shade - Sinched fabric

2005-05-10T19:58:00.000-07:00

Instructions To Make Roman Shade

"Sinched fabric"
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It can be a challenge sewing layers of fabric together. One of the biggest problems beginner sewers face, especially in sewing roman shades, is sinched fabric in the seams.

This can easily happen if the tension on the sewing machine is too tight. Another cause can be the stitch length being too short.

For the best seam, do the following:

1. Set your stitch length to the longest it will go

2. Test the tension of your stitch by putting 2 different color threads into the machine. One for the top thread and one for the bottom. Practice the stitch so that you don't see the top thread on the bottom layer and the bottom thread on the top layer.

3. Hold your layers of fabric taught as you guide it through the machine

4. Take your time and don't rush the seam

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Info On How To Make Pleated Drapes - The Big Fat Hem

2005-05-03T05:53:00.000-07:00

The Big Fat Hem
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Have you ever wondered what size hem you should have for your window drapes and roman shades?

Maybe you're short on fabric and you're wondering if it's ok to make a smaller hem.

Or maybe you just don't understand why you need 10" of fabric to make a hem.

Well, the bigger the hem the nicer your window drapes will hang. And your roman shades.
It also adds that professional touch.

Lets say you wanted to save fabric and you made a 1" double hem. Your hem will be much stiffer and may prevent your window drapes from being loose. And with roman shades you can see the hem, since there's no fullness to hide errors. And nothing makes a window project homemade than a tiny hem.

Always, when making window drapes and roman shades, allow for at least a 3" double hem... to a 5" double hem.

And for those that aren't sure what a double hem is, a double hem is the bottom edge folded up twice and then sewn.

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Info On How To Make Pleated Drapes

2005-04-29T17:56:00.000-07:00

Info On How To Make Pleated Drapes

Have you ever attempted to make a pair of drapes, only to discover that when you hang them, they are completely the wrong length?

Well, I did. It happens easily when you sew the drapery panels at different times... in my case, different months.

You know how life goes... you get all motivated to sew your drapes. You say to yourself, "If I can just get one up, then... well I'll have one up and I can move on to the next one."

Warning! Don't do that! I did. I made one panel, pleated the heading... hung it. It was beautiful. It took a while to get to the other one. But I finally did... weeks later. I hung that one and I was horrified to discover that the second one was about 4 inches too long!!

What was worse was that these panels were supposed to be allowed to draw shut for privacy. So I couldn't just adjust the drapery pins and be done with it.

So I had to take them down and resew the headings.

Guess I didn't save much time did I?

What's the lesson? Sew the panels at the same time and compare the finished lenghts BEFORE you pleat the heading.

Happy Sewing!

Info On How To Make Pleated Drapes

Info on how to make pleated drapes

2005-04-26T13:38:00.000-07:00

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