Mr Sheraton's pelmet

[JoceAndChris]

Thanks Mr P. We girls aren't much interested in that kind of piping though.

Moo - that was a really useful post. I know exactly what you mean but it's very good to read that to consolidate my knowledge - I'd forgotten that by cutting on the diagonal of the weave the fabric can magically turn corners.
When I made the pink frill on these curtains:
http://www.periodproperty.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=11334&p=143313&hilit=Bedroom+curtain+fixed#p143313
I didn't cut the strips on the bias, ought I to have done? It was hell getting it to lie nicely between those two layers. I did join the sections together with diagonally cut ends though.

Marm - I'm sure you're right and someone locally would do this for me - but I got a new sewing machine for my birthday and I fancy having a go, though I'll probably chuck it in the bin in frustration!

 

[Penners]

We girls aren't much interested in that kind of piping though.

You would be if you flushed the loo and nothing happened.

 

[JoceAndChris]

Don't be silly. Girls don't go to the toilet - everyone knows that.

Such vile habits are for men only.

 

[JoceAndChris]

My mum came round and explained piping - thanks Moo!

The book Nigel recommended also makes it very clear - and has so many exciting projects - including tented ceilings. ( for 4 poster beds but I plan to enlarge the idea next year)

Anyway, I just made the first embellishment for the porch pelmet. It's difficult to get the piping millimetre-perfect but I'm confident I'll improve.

It's 6 inches long. Any thoughts on the dimensions of that tassel? Too chunky? I can't find a way to build such a chunky tassel into the skinny bag construction. I'm thinking of just hand stitching them to the lining at the back.

One down, 25 to go!

 

[Feltwell]

including tented ceilings

Not quite sure how a tented ceiling would work (how would you peg it to the ceiling? Wouldn't you fall out? Wouldn't it just be better in the garden?) but I seem to remember MdB had a tented floor for sometime, if that gives you any tips:-

 

[MdB]

That brings back memories... - 9 months was spent in that tent - heated floor though so it wasn't too bad.

 

[JoceAndChris]

:lol: I can't believe it MdB!!!

But the tented ceiling basically involves making a giant wooden cross with a hole in the middle, making an enormous sunburst of fabric and feeding it through. The cross is in a frame that runs along the edges of your ceiling, you staple the edges of the cloth to it.

 

[Moo]

I love the look of tented ceilings and the like, but am always put off by the thought of all the wildlife (esp. spiders) that will be living there.

 

[JoceAndChris]

Know what you mean- I'll get on a step ladder once a year and vacuum it with the upholstery brush.

 

[LadyArowana]

I love the look of tented ceilings and the like, but am always put off by the thought of all the wildlife (esp. spiders) that will be living there.

I could send you some spare gekos in a couple of weeks :lol: , not sure they eat spiders though.

Joce, your first one looks good, making them all will definately keep you out of trouble for a while, and that's only the first stage isn't it!

 

[Moo]

I'm thinking of just hand stitching them to the lining at the back. !

A very wise decision, Joce. It's genuine case of "what the eye doesn't see"

 

[JoceAndChris]

Thanks Moo. I think that rounded end is too narrow for a tassel to be stitched within and then inverted - I guess it's easier in a cushion cover, for example. I bet Mr Sheraton's curtain maker cheated too!

I have now made more of these things and am disappointed with the lack of uniformity and uneven sizing. That curve is coming out differently each time. I think I'll take all the stuff to Mum, see where I'm going wrong with this.

Thanks LadyA - yes, lots of work in these, and then 6 swags to make and 6 trefoils. Still, I see it as a kind of self- imposed curtain course. There are still 11 windows to dress here so it will be very good if I don't have to pay making up costs.

 

[Penners]

***Yawn***

Oops! I'm SO sorry! I AM paying attention, I promise.

 

[JoceAndChris]

Nurse! Time for Mr P's nap!

 

[Penners]

:lol: