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Custom draperies
give a look unmatched to any other window treatment. The
unique choice of fabrics and extra touches the designers
know about can come with a hefty price tag. There are special
touches you can do yourself to give that designer look
with out the cost of custom
draperies.
Matching
patterns in custom drapes
and valances. One
tip every interior decorator knows about in creating
customer draperies is
how to match patterns. Often the difference between
a professional and amateur job using the same exact
fabrics is in how the patterns on a finished drape
or valance is matched.
To allow for matching patterns, extra fabric will be
required. In cutting fabric, account for seam allowances
for sewing. This way the finished drape or valance will
look as if it is hung from one uncut piece of fabric.
If you are a beginner at sewing window treatments, stick
with solid fabrics. Intermediates at sewing can choose
large patterns that are easily aligned. Plaids and detailed
stripes are best left to the advanced.
Accessories for a Professional Look
Fabric
isn’t the only feature that will create
a finished, professional look of custom draperies.
Using a curtain pole that is unique and compliments
the other accessories in the room will make custom
valances and drapes look more professional. Other curtain
hardware, such as tie back rods can have finials and
decorative clasps to add to the customized look.
Often custom draperies will also have decorative clips
or loop fasteners that attach them to the rod. These
can be part of the overall decoration as well as a functional
way to draw open or closed the drapes.
Talking to Your Designer
Perhaps it is in your budget to splurge on one room
on your house. You can use the information your designer
gives you in planning those custom draperies and apply
it to other projects in your home. Talking to your designer
will help you know the way they think. Matching different
colours and patterns is often a scary concept. However,
your designer will help you broaden your range of colour
and pattern. Use that new-found confidence in other projects.
If
at all possible, go with your designer as they select
fabrics for the room. You’ll be able to see
how they match fabric colours and patterns. As
you ask questions you are sure to get answers and
explanations that will help you with all the custom
draperies projects you have planned.
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