. The Koester school book of drapes; a complete text book and course of instruction in merchandise draping. carefully, he will find that the folds almost make themselves. Practice—practice—practice—everything depends upon bow the work is done. Arranged carelesslyit will mean nothing—the same goods arranged with care and the window will be artisticand will produce results. 42 Lessons in Draping DRAPE 2 FOR tliis drape is reciuircd tlic same stand as was described in Drape 1, except thatit has a top that is 9 inches square. The top should be nailed securely and shouldbe perfectly level. After lo
. The Koester school book of drapes; a complete text book and course of instruction in merchandise draping. carefully, he will find that the folds almost make themselves. Practice—practice—practice—everything depends upon bow the work is done. Arranged carelesslyit will mean nothing—the same goods arranged with care and the window will be artisticand will produce results. 42 Lessons in Draping DRAPE 2 FOR tliis drape is reciuircd tlic same stand as was described in Drape 1, except thatit has a top that is 9 inches square. The top should be nailed securely and shouldbe perfectly level. After long use, it has a tendency to get loose and to tilt to one side,so the decorator should inspect his stands occasionally and tighten them up when it isnecessary. To begin Drape 2 put a nail in the second hole from the bottom. This bringsthe top of the stand to a height of a little more than 4 feet. The height of this drape willdepend, however, upon its position in the window. It can be made as low as desired ormay be made in any height that the width of goods will permit. The amount of the goods. required will depend upon the height of the stand. If it is Wz feet high, a single patternwill be sufficient. If the stand is higher, more goods will be required. Place the stand with one corner pointing directly toward the front. Unfold the goods,turning- the right side out. Then place the bolt on the floor at the right side of the the end of the goods over to B on the left hand side of the stand leaving enough ofthe fabric on the floor at B to form a sweep, pick up the goods and place it squarely overthe top of the stand, allowing the back selvage to hang 1 inch over the back of thetop. Leave enough goods at the riglit of the stand to form two sweeps and carry theremainder around in front of the stand to the left side. Then pick up the back selvage atpoint C Fig. 3. Fold the selvage under about 1 inch and fasten with one pin to the extremeedge of the front of the st
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