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Gathering
or
Pleating Curtains
Here
are
three
different
methods
but, of
course,
there
are
many
more:
—
Figs.
73, 74 Curtains Gathered
with Rufflette
Tape.
This
is
tape
which
is
usually
made
with
loops
for
hooks
and
with
one
or more
cords threaded through
it.
Place
the
Rufflette
at
the
top
edge
of the curtain,
on
the
right
side. Sew and
then fold the
Rufflette down flat
on
the wrong
side
of
the
curtain.
Sew
the
second
seam.
All you
have to
do
now
is
pull the
cords and
distribute
the gathers
as
required. The
same
type of gathering
can
be used
for
heavy
curtains
and
pelmets.
—
Figs.
75, 76
Traditional 3-fold "Pinch". After
sewing
a
hem
at
the
top
about
10
cm
(4")
wide,
fold
to
form attractive, tradi-
tional "Pinch"
pleats. Sew
a
few
stitches
at
the
base
of the
hem
to keep
it
in
place.
—
Figs.
77, 78 Fluted
Pleats. These make
the curtain
hang
ex-
tremely well.
Make the hem
as
described above. Fold
as
shown
in
the
illustration
and
sew
the pleat
in
place
at
the
base
of the
hem.
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