wenlaine Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 Havanaholly, thank you for those kind words. It makes me very happy to have inspired you. I hope you will take lots of pictures. Thanks again, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 Hi Teresa, tomorrow, wow??? You work fast. Can't wait to see the bedroom. Let us know when your pictures are up. btw, I hope your back is on the mend and you're feeling better. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Thank you Wendy very very much for reposting the tutorial. Now I have something to work with to make curtain/drapes. I've also made sure I printed out the instructions this time I will make sure they go in my notebook of hints and diy for dh. I may not get to start on them until later in the week. (I'm not near as optimistic as Teresa about my abilities) I can only hope mine turn out 1/4 as good as yours. Peggi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Hi: Your drapes look really cool, I chose to make curtains and ironed pleats in them and made cornaces for over the windows to complete the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaN Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Thank you so much for posting that tutorial. I have not yet made drapes for my arthur, and I have some fabric that will go with the wallpaper great. William, how did you make your cornices? I was thinking of making carved cornices from stripping ...but that is too far ahead for me yet. The story of your Jefferson is so personal, and touching. It's the little things in life that bring us joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Lisa, I made cornices for my Cambridge parlor from kit scrapwood, I cut one 1/4" wide strip into the widths of the window frames and glued 1/4" square to each end. I cut 1/8" diameter dowels the length of the inner dimension of each cornice and hung my drape pairs from them and glued the dowels into the cornices. I then VERY carefully painted the cornices. I didn't take all the pictures back then (second house; I have NO pictures of the San Franciscan I built) that I do now, so have none to show the process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 Your both welcome, Peggi & LisaN Thanks William. What a shame, Havanaholly. How nice it would be to have pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Those drapes are awesome. I cant wait to use that pattern & tutorial once my house is complete. Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Hi Wendy! My back is doing somewhat better. Still can't sleep through the whole night which is making me very edgy! :lol: I have the bed for the bedroom almost complete and I'm hoping to get the wallpaper up and the curtains/valance made today. Depending on how that goes, I'm also hoping to get the bathroom done! I got the cutest little bathroom set from eBay and am anxious to give them their permanent home! I also found a floor tile in the color I want so that should look pretty good in there too! At this moment I think I have more brains (although somewhat debateable) than brawn!! :lol: Wish me luck!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Hi Wendy! I have one of the valances made and am ready to hang it up. How did you attach it to your window? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 Hi Teresa, I used a touch of glue on the sides of the wood casing. How did the valance turn out and was it easy? Did you have to change the size of the valance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Hi Wendy! It turned out great! I've posted a picture in my photoalbum below . . . new pictures start on page 10. Of course, I didn't get everything done today that I had planned to . . . my back gave out on me, but I did manage to get some things done! It was so easy and fun! For the small window that's pictured I didn't have to change the dimensions. For the bigger window behind the bed, I'll have to extend it, probably in the middle, to make it longer. I didn't completely read the directions so of course I glued the front onto the cardboard, but luckily it didn't mess up to bad. I'll have to remember that for the next ones! This is a great project and it sure beats cutting up balsa wood to make a cornice board! Thank you so much for sharing this great project!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 Teresa, it's gorgeous. I love the bathroom suite and your new fireplace. The bedding is beautiful. Wow, you've been working hard. I liked the new wallpaper in the sewing room, looks nice. What a difference the railing makes on the second floor, great idea!! I'm glad the valance worked for you. Hope your feeling better tomorrow and you're able to continue working on it. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 Thanks Lyn, take lots of pictures for us. We all love to see pictures. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Thanks Wendy! I have another question for you! How did you do your drapes? I'm wondering how you attached them to the cornice board? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Hi Teresa, I first glue a strip of hard plastic to the top of the drape on the wrong side (that also helps to keep the folds in place) and then using a dab of glue on that piece of plastic, I attach them to the top of the window frame. Then I cover the top with the cornice. Hope that helps! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Thanks Wendy! I'll give that a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Hi Wendy! Darn it all . . . I can't get the drapes to look like yours. Would you mind terribly to post some pictures of the process? I'd really appreciate it! Thanks! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 Ohh Teresa, I hadn't taken any pictures of that process, and I'm not sure how you're making yours? I do use the Perfect Pleater in 1" scale (you can purchase it on ebay). Since I hate sewing, I make sure never to make any drapes that require sewing, but I sure do love glueing. Let me know if I can help in any way. When I start work on the other rooms, I will try to remember to take pictures. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Hi Wendy! Maybe that's it . . . I need the perfect pleater! :o I'm off to have a look on eBay. Thanks! Found it! That's on my list for next month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 you can make a version of the perfect pleater... take popsicle sticks or coffee stirers(best) glue them to a meat tray or something to that effect let dry well and than pleat away. may not be a perfect as a bought pleater but will do in a pinch! nutti :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 Great idea, Nutti. I've also seen them made from styrofoam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Thanks, Nutti, for the suggestion! :o I think I'll go ahead and get the one on eBay seeing as I have so many houses now to do! I'm also going to get that brad tool/holder thingy! I'm not using pliers again on those little brads! Way to frustrating and time consuming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Currogated carboard is another way to make pleated drapes, paint the corrugated side with latex gloss or semigloss paint and let it dry really well, spray the fabric with spray starch until it's wet & smoothe it over the corrugations & let it dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrellandmelissa Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Thanks for idea of using corragated paper. I have the pleater,but, sometimes I do not want it pleated so deeply. I think the corrigataed papaer may work well for a losely gathered softly pleated effect. Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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