Ripplefold Curtains Tutorial, Pin It!

This tutorial has been reposted

especially for the 

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Hosted by Debbie of Debbiedos

and

Shannon of Fox Hollow Cottage

Here is one of the projects of which I am most proud.

This was first posted in February of 2011.

I reprised it for this party



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Update, The room is now finished
click on the links within this post
to see the other projects and finished room.

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Ripplefold Curtains

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THE PRO'S AT

JOANN'S AND HANCOCK'S

HADN'T SEEN THIS SYSTEM!!

I have been redoing my bedroom for over a year (actually it's been two years, my daughter reads this and keeps me honest).

Remember I told you I was slow. Well, make that VERY slow.

I will show you a couple of before shots of the bedroom, mainly to see the curtain material. You gotta promise not to laugh. OK now, you promised!

Of course the room is not completed. I have many excuses but I can show you what's finished.

I saw window treatments used on David Bromstead's, "Color Splash"that I really liked. After searching the internet for a while I found the rod, components and instructions. They are made by Kirsh and called the Ripplefold System. You can read about itHERE. 

There were some knockoffs but I decided to stay with the original. 
You can buy a utilitarian or decorative rod. I opted for a decorative rod that is smooth wood, white and had the appearance of a  2 inch full round rod. Because I was using side panels I did not need the finials, but they have some that are gorgeous.

2" WOOD FASCIA #95676 with RIPPLEFOLD GLIDES

I began by taking the old curtains apart. Using the chart provided in the instructions I decided on the fullness and the width to be covered with my one piece panel.  The chart also gives you the number of swivel sliders you will need. All this must be decided before you order the rod as the swivel sliders are pre installed.  

I did learn from the supplier that this was usually a design house project. Didn't bother me, I was too determined and stubborn to worry. 

I didn't start the curtain until the rod was delivered and installed. I will use any excuse to delay but this one was valid.

The rod was pricy but I shopped around and found it for half the price of most sites. The window is nine feet wide and the rod is in one piece. When the rod arrived that sucker was BIG and heavy. The wood is a half round and looks like this with the swivel sliders.

After a little, "You, hold up your end, get me that other

screwdriver, I told you that wouldn't work" Bob and I got the rod installed. You gotta remember we're old, grumpy and have to sit and rest a spell in order to do anything.

You must purchase the special snap tape that operates on the sliders but it is NOT expensive. Since the fabric for the sheers was recycled from the old window treatments (I made those also) it was FREE.

From this point on it was easy. I am on to the sewing phase.

The Sewing is a no brainer

I am working with one flat panel fabricated to my measurements. I had about one half yard extra but I had measured and knew that before I got this far. I said I am slow and stubborn, not dumb.

Yes, that is a lace tablecloth you see. I brought the machines down from the bonus room

 so I didn't have to go up and down the stairs so often.

After sewing a nice double hem and stitching on the tape, Voila, ready to hang. They were sooooo easy to hang. No trying to get the folds just right, no tying with fabric strips. Looks the same outside as inside. Draws/glides like magic.

The stationary side panels are a silk blend.

I made the side panels also. They are lined, interlined and stationary.

Don't you just love that uniform and smooth ripple?

They draw to the right and our deck is beyond

This works well for people, like me, with allergies. Unsnap, launder and rehang. 

I am working on a bedskirt from the stripe. A damask that coordinates with the strip will be used for the bedspread but I will be sending that out for fabrication.

I will be sharing each project and hope to be finished by spring(of some year). 
Now, a peek at some areas of the room. Still have not accessorized. The bed wall is the next project after the bedskirt.

I've had the chest 35 years. The lounge is funny story that I will post about later. The fabric is not original.

The shell lamp is 20 years old. The rug was recently on sale at Pier One.

Granny's Chaise 

This is where you saw the "Twelve Days" Christmas tree. The mirrored lamp was purchased in St. Louis and was made by Uttermost. I think that is a weird name but they make beautiful lamps, mirrors and accessories.

Just a peek of the bedskirt.
Bedskirt tutorial here.

SO! What do you think?

I am also partying here:

Rustic Renovation Weekend
Sunday's Best
Seasonal Sunday
Sundae Scoop

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