Article image
Article image

For a plain material it is best to pull a thread before cutting. Turn up 3 inches for the hem and 2 inches for the heading. If two or more widths are to be joined together, this may be done with a french or a flat fell seam. All selvedges (plain edges of the material) should be removed, as they are inclined to shrink. Hem the sides with small hems. The bottom hems can be weighted every 2 feet with small lead weights or with pennies enclosed in small muslin bags. For a good finish sew the hems. Attach the lining at the top of the curtain and catch it every 12 inches down the sides. Leave the bottom free.

Permanent link to this item

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/periodicals/TAH195507.2.39

Bibliographic details

Te Ao Hou, July 1955, Page 59

Word Count
120

Untitled Te Ao Hou, July 1955, Page 59

Untitled Te Ao Hou, July 1955, Page 59