Thanks for the comment. I line up the pleat on the same place on my tacker every time I tack a pleat to make sure they are consistent. The exact spot isn’t the important part. It’s being consistent that’s important so that all the pleats are tacked at the same place. If I measured where the tacking stitch is, it would be about 3/4” down from the top and 1/2” into the pleat (that part varies depending on how much fabric is in each pleat). Sometimes I stitch them by hand- in that case I stitch several wipe stitches about 1/2” down from the top grabbing about 1/8” of each side of each pleat. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

That’s so nice of you to say!!! Thank you so much and thanks for watching!!!❤️😎😍

Thank you! Yes I will make a full video showing the steps to build it and to cover the top. Thanks for watching!!!

Yes that is the same system but it only comes in one size if you order the kit. You can order the clutch units plus the shafts and other parts separately for bigger shades. I like to cut mine to size and have all the parts on hand. I usually order the bigger clutch because it’s more heavy duty. You need to order the coordinating brackets depending which size clutch you order if you are not getting the kit. Hope that helps.

Yes! These are the most labor intensive shades. There are so many steps to make these beauties! Thanks for watching!!!

Yes a beautiful embroidered floral! 🩷

Thank you! Yes these have 5” buckram for stabilizing the pleats. Thanks for watching!

3/4” Dacron

@@tullydraperyshop thank you - wonderful video !

I’m so glad you found me too! Go glad the videos are helpful to you! Thanks for the comment! It keeps me motivated to make more!🥰

That’s awesome! Glad the videos are helpful! Thanks so much for watching!🥰

Thanks for the great question! The designer wanted this one to match the other Roman’s in the house that were outside mounted off the back with self valances. Otherwise we would have mounted the shade off the front with the clutch on the back. If the clutch needs to be hidden from outside we put a lining flap off the back to hide it. Thanks for watching!!!😍

Thank you so much! Yes so pretty! Thanks for watching!❤️

Wow such a nice compliment! Thank you for the comment and thanks for watching! So glad my videos are helpful!!! Feedback like this keeps me motivated to keep making new videos so thank you so much! You can order the DoFix from The Home Sewing Depot.

Thank you so much for this nice comment!!! I’m so glad the videos were helpful to you! Yes please share photos and I would love to share them as a testimonial if you wouldn’t mind. Thanks again for taking time to share your thoughts!🥰

It’s hard to get use to it at first but it gets much easier with practice 😍

Thanks for watching! That’s a good question. When the fabric is solid we cut the drapery fabric down to the size of the lining if it’s wider than the lining. In this case because of the print we do not worry about the lining because we want the pattern to match at the seams. If we cut the drapery fabric down to match the lining then the seams would not match. Hope that helps. Thanks for the question ❤️

yes!! So pretty!!!!😍

Thanks, this was an amazing project for sure!

Thanks for the nice comment and thank you for watching!!!

Thanks for the comment! I love when these tiny little ideas are helpful. When I started using this new machine I didn’t expect that the foot would automatically go down when shutting it off which traps the thread so I had to train my brain to remember to un-thread it. I try to have good habits like this for each machine because we all know that all machines have their own special quirks.

@@tullydraperyshop I’ve had my tracker for about three years. I waiting so long to get it and then when I did, I let it sit for months thinking I wasn’t operating it properly because of the thread nests. I also had trouble getting the correct needles. The ones that came with the machine were like ice picks, so when I got thinner needles it threw the timing off. So when I had to give in and call the repairman I asked him to leave enough time to show me how to work the machine properly. The tracker and I are friends again. I’ve been doing drapes for over 20 years but I’m self taught and work alone, so I really appreciate your videos. Our processes are very similar and it’s nice to get confirmation that what you’re doing is correct. It’s always important to continue to learn.

Yes it’s from Home Sewing Depot. Please tell them you found them here on Tully Drapery Shop KZbin. ❤️

That’s DoFix which you can also get from Home Sewing Depot. Thanks for watching!

That’s a good question. It’s hard to say because I was making lots of other draperies for this project at the same time. I cut all the fabric for 5 rooms, sew it all, hem it all, cut all the lining, etc.

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment 🥰

Worth every penny! Thanks for watching 😎❤️

It’s amazing! Do you have one too?

The skirt fabric and lining are already sewn together at that point so there’s no need to secure it. At that point I was just turning the stripe fabric up 2” to the back side to make the hem. Does that answer your question? Thanks for the comment! And thanks for watching!

Congratulations!!! I know the feeling! I wouldn’t want to be without my blind Hemmer for even a day! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching ❤️

Awesome, thanks so much!!!😍

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 🥰

Thank you very much! Appreciate the nice comments 🥰

@tullydraperyshop I also do window treatments. So I know how much hard work goes into all of this. I am doing 3 bay windows right now with similar banding with cording sewn on. Your work is so beautiful!!

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!!😍

Absolutely 👍 add as many as you want to! Thanks for the comment! Love it!😍 thanks for watching!!!

Thank you so much! We used 9 yards of the stripe fabric in total for the bedskirt and pillows. The bedskirt needed 6 of the 9 yards.

Yes definitely remove the staples. Usually I use pins but with velvet the staples work much better. Good question! Thanks for watching!

@@tullydraperyshop I was hoping so!! 😄

Love that you enjoy ironing enough to call it meditation. That’s how I feel about sewing! Thanks for the comment!

SAME! It's so soothing.

Wow! You NAILED that pattern match! Perfection

You are so welcome! Glad to help! Happy sewing!!! Thank for the funny comment 😎

Thanks for the nice comment! And thanks for watching!😍

No I didn’t use iron on buckram in this drapery. I usually only do iron on with sheer fabrics. I’m very thankful to have a tacker! Thanks for the nice comment and thank for watching!

This is excellent! I’m so happy that my video helped you solve your blind stitch issues. That machine took me the longest to master so I understand the frustration it can cause. Thank you for the lovely comment!!!

You did not miss that part. I didn’t film that step on this project. Will cover that in future videos.

Thanks for watching🥰

Great question- I used 8 widths of fabric (430”) for this panel that goes on a 155.5” one way left drapery rod. Thank you for watching!

Thank you so much for the great comment!!! Thanks for watching and I hope you try all the things!😍🥰🩷

Thanks so much!🥰

Thank you! You can do it! There’s several types of Roman shades and many ways to make them. You should start with a small one and see how you like it. It’s a great skill to have in your bucket! I have a few videos about Roman shades that might be helpful.

Thanks!😊❤️

I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for the nice comment and for watching the series!

That fabric was so gorgeous! Was not scary to work on because it was railroaded and I started at the top with the buckram, then tabled to length. There was only one panel so not much to mess up. Thanks so much for all your comments! 😍🥰

Same as I use on all my other machines. I mostly have T40 but some are lower like T27. Whichever color matches best is what I reach for.

@@tullydraperyshop what about those thin polyester threads? Ever tried them? they are almost invisible on sheer fabric! I use them for anything even drapes! I started using them a year ago but i don’t know how they will do long term after sun exposure and washes! Ever tried them?