Ted jones
Well-Known Member
My preference is to have drapes with fullness. I like the look and it softens the edges of the picture frame you are showing your story in. That said, everyone has their looks they like. Send me a note if you would like some pricing.
BTW- if you use 20 or 25 OZ IFR velour, you should not need lining. The quick and dirty is that flat is cheaper finished height and width being the same. 20 OZ is cheaper. We have made a fair amount of drapery with grommets on 6" and 12" centers for people to tie in fullness when they want it. Keep in mind that a drape that is finished 50' wide with 50% fullness takes just as much fabric as drapery that is 75' wide, sewn flat and has grommets 6 and 12" OC to tie in your fullness. Or a 50' and a 27' flat piece to give you the option. Most sewing rooms charge by the width so the 50' wide piece with 50% fullness and the 75' flat piece will be the same or similar price.
Also, I point out that it's nice to have all of the options in the world. Changing from one to the other is time. Most places put their drapery up once and leave it.
BTW- if you use 20 or 25 OZ IFR velour, you should not need lining. The quick and dirty is that flat is cheaper finished height and width being the same. 20 OZ is cheaper. We have made a fair amount of drapery with grommets on 6" and 12" centers for people to tie in fullness when they want it. Keep in mind that a drape that is finished 50' wide with 50% fullness takes just as much fabric as drapery that is 75' wide, sewn flat and has grommets 6 and 12" OC to tie in your fullness. Or a 50' and a 27' flat piece to give you the option. Most sewing rooms charge by the width so the 50' wide piece with 50% fullness and the 75' flat piece will be the same or similar price.
Also, I point out that it's nice to have all of the options in the world. Changing from one to the other is time. Most places put their drapery up once and leave it.