Lined Hand Goblet Pleated Curtains
Learn how to make your curtains the way they are made in a professional workroom.
This tutorial includes
- Full Written Instructions
- 17 Videos
- Diagrams
- Tips
- Definitions
- Example Calculations
- Tools Required
- Materials Required
- Extra Help
We also cover how to deal with a patterned fabric as well as plain fabric when making the curtain. These instructions have been developed by Cindy Taylor an experienced curtain maker. There are tips included and with the benefit of her experience you will avoid common mistakes that can be made and get a professional finish.
Tutorial Steps
Our tutorial is made up of the following steps.
- Measure the window
- Calculate the curtain dimensions
- Calculate the fabric qty
- Calculate the lining qty
- Make up the linings
- Make up the fabric panels
- Join the fabric to lining
- Make the Buckram Heading
- Form the pleats
- Finish the curtains
Each step is described in detail with demonstration videos also available.
VIDEO INSTRUCTOR - Cindy Taylor
Owner of Dolman & Taylor specialist curtain and blind makers.
Here is Cindy's must have and nice to have materials and tools lists to make a Goblet Pleat Lined Curtain. (Click on each item for more information)
MATERIALS
MUST HAVE
- Fabric
- - Lining
- - Thread
- - Buckram
- - Weights
- - Curtain Pin Hooks
TOOLS
MUST HAVE
- Sewing Machine
- - Tape Measure
- - Needles
- - Pins
- - Scissors
- - Set Square
- - Straight Edge
- Pencil
NICE TO HAVE
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