Cutting and draping

by John W. Stephenson

Assuming that these are made of a reversible or double-faced material, the goods are first spread on the table and the measurement of the portière marked out. If the curtain length as marked spoils the pattern at both top and bottom it is better to shift it up so that the bottom pattern may be perfect (or both bottom and top if possible), add about three inches to the net length of the curtain measurement and cut it; match the next length to this one before making the second cut. If it creates too great a waste and there should be more than one pair required of the same material (the pairs not required to match each other) cut a length for one of the other pairs and try the first pair again. If this is no better and there are no other sizes to cut, try the other end of the goods. Never cut to waste without trying every plan you know for avoiding it, as a little planning will often pay for itself in the amount of material saved.

PORTIERES AND APPLIQUES

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