You know when you get something just right, it makes your day, week, and month? That is how the drapes are here . . . so perfect I just like to stare. I'm a fabric swatch girl - rarely do I just buy fabric for my home without getting a swatch and making sure I like it. I've tried on about 15 different swatches in this room, but I finally found "the one." Once I saw it, I knew . . but still asked the opinion of everyone who came into my home.
I ordered it here from Fabric.com. After making the lined drapes in my master room, I think I will always line my drapes. It hardly costs more, but they hang so much better. So, these are lined. It is so worth it, in my opinion, to take the time to make these nice. They aren't hard to sew - just straight lines. Anyone can do these and it isn't as time consuming as you might think. I'm just saying, to me it's worth it to spend a little more time and make it really look top dollar..JPG)
I bought pinch pleat tape here and watched the video on how to make them. There's a couple of videos - straight forward. I love that they make them a little more special and that they hide the rod.
I still have to hem them, but I like to hang up the drapes and measure while they are hanging.
There is so much I love about them - they are perfect for right here. I can't wait to finish my sideboard, now. I hope to have it done by Thanksgiving.
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Laurel - You are sooooo right! The fabric is just perfect. Your drapes are gorgeous (and so is the room!)
I agree on the lining. You did SUCH a good job on these! I admire your sewing skills (and your patience) :-) They look great!
pk @ Room Remix
These are beautiful, I love the fabric.
Beautiful Laurel! You inspire me so much with your sewing skills. I LOVE that fabric - so beautiful! Wow - those drapes are beautiful and it really makes that room complete. Beautiful!
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Jen
Your drapes are beautiful! I love the fabric and love the pleats. Wow! They are truly perfect for your room.
They look great and I LOVE that fabric!
Those turned out so nice! I love the pleats!
they look fabulous! And I love the fabric! I'm going to check out that website....Have you ever made roman shades? that is on the "to-do" list for my living room.....
Shellagh
The drapes are beautiful! I’m loving the wall color and the white plates hung on the wall too!
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Gor.Geous. The fabric and the wall color and the plates. Gorgeous.
Beautiful! Love the room and curtains!
Beautiful!
They look so sophisticated and sharp! I love the fabric you chose. I have the same plate arrangement flanking the window in my dining room. Great design minds think alike. :)
LOVE IT!
I love the fabric. They look great in your dining room. I can't wait for your sideboard too.
Those are GORGEOUS!
They look awesome! I just ordered the pleating tape from the same place, but was a little unsure about the hooks - did you use the long deep pleat ones? I'm working on drapes for our living room (first time) and attempting to interline . . . yikes!
I love the fabric you chose, it's lovely.
Girl, you are the sewing queen! Could you blow a little of that talent my way. Love the fabric it is perfect!
I agree and I love how they pop against the wall. So cute with your pumpkins too. Doesn't fall make everything seem cozier?!
GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!! You make it look so easy--effortless style. The fabric's like toile at a glance, but so much prettier.
And hello--I'm in love w/ those white plates you have on display!
Those look amazing! Every time I come here for a visit I'm amazed! You're so talented!!! I'm jealous...I want to sew!
I agree about lining the drapes. Makes such a big difference, and I have noticed that the lining seems to keep the rooms a bit warmer with this cold weather we've been having. I am all about it! Your drapes look fabulous!
Carrie
Those turned out fabulous!!!
Oh, I love these drapes...the fabric is great and the room looks complete.
Chelsea
Wow! That's some fancy sewing! I am much too intimidated by pleats. They look great & I LOVE the fabric!
I LOVE all your wonderful idea's and your so talented. WOW I found your blog by mistake and I must say it's opened my eyes up to a whole new world of ideas. Can you please tell me the color on the wall, it is stunning and the drapes look so great. Thanks and glad to have stumbled this way =)
The drape fabric is beautiful! I love to change them so often that I tried lining a set in 2 different fabrics. That way I could turn them around for a new look. I know, wierd huh? But I agree with the lining. It's not that much more trouble, in fact it's probably easier with the sewing part of them. Beautiful look you have.
Kelly
Those are SO LOVELY! You did an incredible job. I wish I could do those sorts of things! Love the fabric choice too!
Absolutely gorgeous. Your fabric is TDF. LOVE this so much !
It is perfect, the print, color, pleats...yay!
Pretty fabric and great job! I love the color of that room too, the gray with white white trim!
Your dining room is beautiful. I would LOVE to know what color it is painted. It looks perfect.
That was so smart of you, it looks great.
Those look terrific - better than anything you could have bought readymade!
I love them as well. A girl after my own heart! I am working on a lined white linen set for our bedroom. With a little ruffle edge. If I keep it small enough hopefully DH won't notice ;)
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