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Assuming still that this is reversible material and the matched lengths are ready for making, spread each length on the table and cut off the selvage or part of it, according to the width of it, and turn or fold the edge over as Figure [113A] to make a felled edge about three-eighths of an inch wide, which is slip-stitched as illustrated. Be careful that the stitches are taken between the threads of the goods and do not show on the reverse side.
Fell the curtains on both sides and bottom, taking care not to stretch the edge of the material in doing so, and leave the top as cut. When all felled around, lay the fabric on the table with the bottom of the curtain even with the end of it and the sides parallel with the table top, mark the length of the finished curtain on the table as A Figure [113B] and fold the top of the curtain over as illustrated, making a fold about two inches deep, which is stitched at X the bottom edge of the fold and at O one-half inch above it.
The cord is sewn on as illustrated by Figure [113C], holding both cord and curtain loosely, so as not to stretch either, and pulling the stitches barely taut.
A great deal of the difficulty in the hang of portières is caused by the way in which the cord has been put on, and too much care cannot be taken until one is expert enough to produce perfect results.