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Casement window pelmet and curtains


otterine

Other than a rolling shade and some paper curtain mockups, I've never made window treatments. I decided to give it a go for the Heritage.

Since there was already a lot of pattern and color in the room, I opted for a plain rectangular pelmet built from bass wood and mat board. For the casement window, I made the pelmet 1/2" tall and covered it with the same fabric I used to upholster the kitchen chairs.

To make the curtains, I used the pin and spray method using a piece of foam core board and fabric stiffener. I used the selvage edge of the fabric for the bottom hem which kept the bulk to a minimum. This method creates holes in the fabric, but these can be worked back into shape with your thumbnail or a pin. While working the holes out, I ended up with a few dark spots. But, what's a spot or two on old curtains?! :D I used fairy lace I bought at the Bishop Show one year for the tiebacks.

The curtains might be a tad too short, but I like them well enough not to start over. Maybe grandma washed them once and they shrank. ;)

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