Show WOMANS WORLD make ready for winter now by giving windows new drapery ry aj arlia JJ ly TF F YOURE one of those clever 1 homemakers who c change drapes in spring and tall fail to make the house either cool or warm during the seasons then its time you were considering what draperies should fo go on the windows tor for winter it may be that last years drapes will give you another season of wear if 11 not make your selections now with new fabrics coming out and do your window beauty treatments before cooler weather really comes upon us the heavier fabrics should be used for cooler weather and its ca preferable to have these draperies lined be surprised how much help it Is to have heavy draperies which really can shut out drafts from windows when making and choosing draperies tor for your home play up simplicity as much as possible both in line and design the textile and weave of the fabric should be simple and of course the drapery treatment should be considered with the room as a whole study the room carefully and decide what would look best in it before you do any purchasing or sewing the lines of the windows the size of room and windows the color of the room and its other furnishings will all give you a guide as to what the drapery treatment should be skimpiness Is worst drapery fault youve all seen draperies countless numbers of times which look as though they were made from material that halt hall enough tor for them you also know the impression of skimpiness it gives to the room as well as to the occupants 6 11 you want leant to save heat heas dont make draperies unless you can afford to have a luxurious fullness to them this is not quite as true for bedro bedrooms orns especially growing boys and girls rooms but it definitely applies to living and dining rooms whether you gather gainer the drapes or have them hanging in precise and tailored folds make sure there is enough material available tor for such a purpose how shall you decide whether to have full length draperies or window sill length find that most windows require the full length type unless the house has windows tar far removed from the floor in this latter case short drapes will look better i its not necessary to have drapes dragging the floor to look nice and to avoid skimpiness in tact fact probably find that it makes for easier cleaning it if the drapes are about an inch or so from the floor hem lines of course must be just as precise as possible to prevent the drapes from looking sloppy and giving the room a slightly askew appearance pe arance before you cut the drapes look over the fabric carefully so that you know how the pattern should run and whether you should have valances steps in cutting sewing drapes if you have tested the fabric tor for shrinkage or know that this particular fabric which you are using does shrink make any allowance for this in the sewing A tuck may 11 0 0 ir fr Q t cl a a J make alake lined draperies lor for your rooms be run across top or bottom on a long stitch or basted to be let out later however it if there is just a little shrinkage shrink fabric before sewing or make the drapes a little longer or wider if you are slightly short on material then this will be taken care of by lining or by facing at the top and the bottom allow tor for a two inch hemline at the bottom and more at the top so that there will be ample room for hooks or rods the lining and interlining if that too is used is basted to the drapery material itself when you start sewing sew the top first then the sides always sewing from the top down make Y your our stitches sure and even marking in g the lines with a chalk if you are apt to get confused sewing on so much material jf it you are making pleats at the top then measure carefully before putting them in you cant get the spaces too even so use a ruler and mark and pin generously it if your drapery material is on the tight light side it may be necessary to sew weights in to make the drapes hang properly make sure that this is done securely and that the weights are covered to finish the hem properly let the draperies hang for a day or so before attempting to mark the hemline this will give the material a chance to fall into the proper position and help the fabric straighten itself out when this is done you may mark the hem baste and press before stitching into place if you want to hide the drapery and curtain fixtures you may use a valance of the same material as the draperies selecting whatever style Is best suited to the fabric as wen well as to your room |