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Making the Drape:
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Position 3 of the curtain poles (See
figure 1 above). The first should be placed on the ceiling
level with the foot of the bed. The second should be placed on the ceiling
about 12 inches (30cms) in from the head of the bed. The third is placed
on the wall behind the head of the bed about 24 inches (60cms) above
the height of the pillows. These figures can be adjusted to suit personal
taste, for example only having the drape coming halfway down the length
of the bed is also very attractive.
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As the drape at the head of the bed is fixed to the wall at it's bottom
edge you will now need to decide and mark where you are going to fix
it, I would suggest a point just below the mattress. Using a length
of string measure the length of fabric required by attaching it to a
drawing pin placed on the mark you made earlier on the wall at the head
of the bed. Drape the string over the curtain poles until you get the
visual effect you want. Add 2 inches (5cms) to this figure as a seam
allowance.
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To determine the width of your drape measure the width of your made
up bed. If more than 1 width of fabric is needed then allow for pattern
matching if a patterned fabric is to be used. It is seriously worth
considering shortening the overall width of the drape so as to avoid
having to add a few inches to either side.
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Cut out 2 lengths of fabric for drape of 1 width.
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Place 1st piece on a flat surface, right side uppermost and pattern
correct way up. Place the second piece on top right side down with the
pattern running the opposite way to the first piece. Pin, tack and stitch
into place along one end.
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Pin, tack and stitch down each side to 2 inches (5cms) from
end seam. Secure ends firmly.
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Turn right side out and press.
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Stitch across width of drape 2" (5cms) in from seamed end to
form a casing , making sure to tuck in raw edges of side seams.
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Turn in 1" (2.5cms) seam allowance at other end of drape and
slipstitch. Stitch Velcro close to the fold.
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Slide the fourth pole through the casing and attach the finials (end
pieces).
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Stick or pin a length of Velcro to the wall at the head of the bed
on pencil mark made earlier.
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Place drape over three positioned curtain poles and down back of bed.
Secure bottom end with Velcro. Adjust the drape to give the desired
effect.
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Small squares of Velcro can be used to keep drape in place on each
curtain pole.
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