shaped pelmet problem

[Julie Evans]

I am replacing a clients pelmets and she wants them copying. They are flat, but in the centre and either side there is a running stitch running from the hem vertically for about 5" which gathers the fabric slightly and gives it a scalloped shape. She does not want it on ply wood, but the origionals were really floppy and unstable. Is there anything I can use to make it firm, but retain the softness and still sew through it to attach the trim?

Julie

[Louise]

Re: shaped pelmet problem

Could you use loomstate canvas? I think Schuhby and someone else have used this, they might be able to clarify if it would work here.

[thecurtainmaker]

Re: shaped pelmet problem

Julie,
does she want the same finished look? If so, make them as valances.

If you would prefer a bit more structure, how about 'legs' at each end of the valance board?