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what is the best way to get accurate sides on curtains
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If making a long curtain panel, what would be the best way to keep sides, top, and bottom hem the straightest? Do you have any tips on this for me? Like when I turn one of the sides under for whatever measurement it might be, I have trouble keeping this hem the same size all the way acrossed. I even use a hem gauge and still have difficulty sometimes with accuracy. Just checking to see if you have a favorite way you do this. Thank you! |
I measure, pin, and iron in the hem
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I hate doing curtains! The most helpful tips for me is to cut the length accurately and sew accurately. I pin up the hems where they should go and put them on the rod and hang them. Sometimes you need to adjust the hem to compensate for a crooked rod or floor before the final hem sewing.
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If you can pull the thread to get straight of grain, that will help tremendously with all of your issues. Might have to do a small cut and then work your threads from the edge...not unlike quilting cotton doing the same process but far, far easier with most home dec fabrics.
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