sheers

[esther Two Needles Find all posts View Profile Close esther]

i was reading about sheers in cuttainmakers encyclopaedia by mer day and it says something about decorative hem tuck does anybody know what on earth they talking about i am making sheers for a kitchen the now again i would be grateful for your help by a clueless esther

[Louise Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Louise]

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A tuck is simply a fold in the fabric sewn with a straight line of stitching close to the fold. In the M&D book they are suggesting you embellish the bottom edge of a sheer curtain with several parallel tucks. It is important they are folded and stitched accurately to look attractive.

[Jules BANNED USER Find all posts View Profile Close Jules]

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Thanks Louise. I had no idea either. Sounds like hard work to make a good job unless it's something you've practised. I think I'll stick to simple hems.

[Schuhby Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Schuhby]

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I wouldn't even consider making sheers myself, not a chance! I send them out to Krams Ugo Ltd Very reasonable and very professional...

Philip

[Tam Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Tam]

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I'm with phillip on this one, sheers unless railroaded and weighted like some supplied in the reflections range from villa nova which only need the sides turning in, I would leave it to Krams Ugo too. They are exceptional at what they do!
Sheers fill me with dread