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Post by artful on Oct 7, 2013 20:01:44 GMT
Does anyone have any tips/advice on using a rod pocket when the pattern calls for a board installation? I have a client who wants to keep the 2.5 inch rod installed! She is interested in the soft cornice patterns. thank you.
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Post by M'Fay Patterns Support Staff on Oct 7, 2013 20:28:50 GMT
Soft cornices need the support of the legs on the mount board. To install to a rod, you would have to use a stiffener inside the fabrics so that you would have that support. A rod pocket (or tabs) could sew to the lining, or you may be able to use drapery pins to attach to the rod (also using buckram across the top). Black out lining would be needed to hide shadows. Your labor charge should be higher.
Has anyone had success with this project?
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Post by artful on Oct 8, 2013 20:48:44 GMT
Thank you for the suggestion. The forum is a great idea.
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Post by res on Nov 2, 2013 3:01:20 GMT
Has anyone tried sewing tabs for the rod pocket? I assume you have to also sew to face fabric. That means you would see stitching lines on front side.
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Post by M'Fay Patterns Support Staff on Nov 2, 2013 13:45:21 GMT
You would still need a stiffener to hold the sides taut. You could sew the tabs to the stiffener and lining before adding the face fabric and it would probably work. However, it would be easier to just allow enough at the top to wrap over the top of the rod and attach to the back of the rod with with velcro.
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