Curtains Made from Taffeta

RE: Curtains Made from Taffeta Post By Kay (Guest Post) (06/14/2008) I made taffeta curtains and I love them. I "lined" them with tulle to make them puff out a bit. They most likely have to be dry-cleaned, but they look great. My decorating philosophy is: If you like it, use it! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Curtains Made from Taffeta Post by crazylady4christ2007 (53) | (01/26/2008) Contact I just make curtains from pattern flat bed sheets. You can get them at yard sales for a quarter. Then I take a round lace table cloth and I got it in half and use it for a topper. Looks nice, and costs under 1.00 to make. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Curtains Made from Taffeta Post by Aeowyn (8) | (01/19/2008) Contact Thanks to everyone for the very helpful advice! I defiantly will heed it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Curtains Made from Taffeta Post By Lynda (Guest Post) (01/18/2008) P.S. Should you want to line the drapes, remember to use a polyblend fabric with a higher poly percentage than 50%, AND remember to use polyblend thread in a slightly thicker warp, if you can find it, because you don't want any surprises when you wash them one day, right? : ) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Curtains Made from Taffeta Post By Lynda (Guest Post) (01/18/2008) I'd suggest Poly Taffeta, if you are hoping for a more formal look and feel. Taffeta is reserved more for weddings and one-time events, but Poly Taffeta can actually be washed very successfully, and the water-prints are lovely on drapes. The fabric is thicker so use a heavier duty needle in your machine and make certain the bobbin is filled evenly, doesn't bunch, and that you don't have to remove any stitching, the holes of which will show when removed. Use wisdom. God bless and help you. : ) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Curtains Made from Taffeta Post by pigeon toes (29) | (01/17/2008) Contact And they make rustling sounds in the breeze. Anyone remember taffeta slips? Swish and they felt so light. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Curtains Made from Taffeta Post By Linda (Guest Post) (01/17/2008) If you are a novice seamstress, slippery fabrics can be hard to work on. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Curtains Made from Taffeta Post by PICO (298) | (01/17/2008) Contact They look nice but need to be dry cleaned. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Curtains Made from Taffeta Post by Aeowyn (8) | (01/17/2008) Contact Thanks Kibby! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Curtains Made from Taffeta Post By (Guest Post) (01/17/2008) I have had mine up for 2 years now in my dining room. One side in my dining room gets full sun and they have held up well so far. Of course, they are not washable so that may be a concern. But I love the elegant look of them. Here is a pic of the ones that get full sun. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Curtains Made from Taffeta Post by kibby (70) | (01/17/2008) Contact The taffeta may not hold up too well, but if you like it do it and make sure you use a cotton or cotton blend lining. They should last a few years at least. Report Spam or Abuse