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Old 01-30-2014, 04:55 PM
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DebbE
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The Kona would be good, but I agree that the header needs stabilizer so the grommets will hold up well with the pulling and pushing you'll do with the drapes. I'd definitely line the drapes not only because of sun bleaching, but it makes it more private when you close your drapes at night. Also, the drapes that aren't lined don't look any where near as professional as those that are lined. You'll have to iron the drapes after you wash & dry them each time, if you want the same professional look when they're hung up, though. Also, make sure you make the draperies nice and full -- if there isn't enough yardage used when making the drapes it doesn't look quite as good. The best drapes I ever made was from ultra suede (rust) -- I made those nice and full, with pinch pleats at the top header and LOVED the look. Left them with the house when we sold it and I was sorry I did!
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