Show how howa to SEW fj RUTH SPEARS IT fly WYETH 1 I 5 V n I 1 ab D A you line your new draperies or not will depend on how bow heavy the material is it is important however that the top of draperies be stiffened when a french heading is used A soft canvas canvas which may be purchased in in drapery departments is generally used for this purpose from four to six inches is a good depth to cut the heading canvas turn the top of the curtain material over it and sew as at A start to sew the plait about an inch down from the top of the drapery and sew it the depth of the stiffening as shown here at B pinch this plait into three small plaits and starting two inches down from the top sew through as at C sew these plaits the depth of the stiffening so that they appear as shown here at D now turn to the wrong side and sew a ring to the back of each plait as at E every homemaker should have a copy of mrs spears new book SEWING forty eight pages of tep step s by step directions for making slipcovers slip covers and dressing tables restoring and upholstering chairs couches making curtains for every type of room and purpose making lampshades lamp shades rugs ottomans and other useful articles for the home Readers wishing a copy should send name and address enclosing 25 cents to mrs spears south desplaines st chicago illinois |