Help please before I pull out all my hair !!!
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I'm currently in the middle of making a very long pair of lined Laura Ashley curtains (2.77mtr). Only 1.1/2 widths so shouldn't be a problem.... I've hand stitched the hems and should have, according to my measurements 2" overlap at the top before adding heading tape. I normally sew the linings to the main fabric at the sides by machine. However the lining (also Laura Ashley) seems very soft and was extremely creased, so I had to iron it before working with it. As soon as I add the lining, the lenth becomes 2" shorter than it was before.......how can this be.?? I've unpicked the lining once, remeasured, and yes my calculations are correct and I should be left with enough to turn over at the top. Restitched lining to curtain fabric and hey presto, too short again. What's going on ????
At the moment I have the fabric hanging over my table as I think I have handled it enough for today and am hoping the fairies may come in the night and make everything OK again. Heeeellpppppp xx
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I'm currently in the middle of making a very long pair of lined Laura Ashley curtains (2.77mtr). Only 1.1/2 widths so shouldn't be a problem.... I've hand stitched the hems and should have, according to my measurements 2" overlap at the top before adding heading tape. I normally sew the linings to the main fabric at the sides by machine. However the lining (also Laura Ashley) seems very soft and was extremely creased, so I had to iron it before working with it. As soon as I add the lining, the lenth becomes 2" shorter than it was before.......how can this be.?? I've unpicked the lining once, remeasured, and yes my calculations are correct and I should be left with enough to turn over at the top. Restitched lining to curtain fabric and hey presto, too short again. What's going on ????
At the moment I have the fabric hanging over my table as I think I have handled it enough for today and am hoping the fairies may come in the night and make everything OK again. Heeeellpppppp xx
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