Taffeta Roman

[Julie Evans]

I have to make an interlined Roman out of a very smooth, shiny taffeta (vienna from Hallis Hudson) I cannot decide which would look best (or worst) stab stiches which will be very obvious or stitching lines which will at least be regular. Does anyone have any ideas?

Julie

[Rosie]

Re: Taffeta Roman

I'm afraid I'd rather go with the stab stitches. I really couldn't bear to see lines of machine stitching, having gone to the trouble of hand making.

[Penny]

Re: Taffeta Roman

I'm with Rosie on this one. Always stab stitch it is much more professional.

[janie]

Re: Taffeta Roman

I would interlock the interlining along the rows where the rods will go and then interlock the lining in the same place - I've done it several times and it shows much less than stab stitching and works well.
Janie

[suel]

Re: Taffeta Roman

Yes I agree with Janie. I use stab stitching as well on the bottom row to avoid too much stress being put on the face fabric where the rings are, otherwise interlocking with stitches about 3-4" apart along the rod pockets.

I have stab stitched silky blinds like this before, and I find they end up looking a bit quilted with the stab stitches. Although this is exactly how the Pret a Porter company make them, as I saw them at the Ideal Home last year.

Sue.

[Mairi]

Re: Taffeta Roman

I've just completed a silk blind using this method. 140 x 112 cm Is anyone willing to tell me how much to charge. It was clients own fabric so no profit margin there I just need an idea of actual labour (I can't work out how long I took cos I was back & forth to it this week...son on school holidays & Hubbie on annual leave.Don't know who interrupted me the most

[helen may]

Re: Taffeta Roman

Did it have joins, in the fabric, lining etc and what sort of track, or covered batten.
Helen

[Mairi]

Re: Taffeta Roman

No it has no joins (only 112 wide) 3 blind rods, cord locking track. I have no probs charging for the sundries just the labour which like I said was frequently interupted so no real idea how long I took plus being the first I have done like this would have taken longer than expected.

[helen may]

Re: Taffeta Roman

Hi there,
I would probably charge somewhere in the region of £ 160-175, but that would include a covered batten and 4-5 rod pockets.Hope that this helps.
Helen

[Rosie]

Re: Taffeta Roman

Really Helen?

How do you calculate your roman blind making up costs?

Where are you based?