. The Koester school book of drapes; a complete text book and course of instruction in merchandise draping. 113 Lessons in Draping The knot is formed of two pieces across the width of the velvet and al)OUt Vs yard velvet may be in the two harmonizing colors or in a light and dark shade of one two pieces are pinned back of the base of the loop and are twisted together and broughtaround under the loop close to the pin. Another turn is taken close up against and abovethe first turn. The ends are then carried over to the back and tucked under the last turn,which holds the
. The Koester school book of drapes; a complete text book and course of instruction in merchandise draping. 113 Lessons in Draping The knot is formed of two pieces across the width of the velvet and al)OUt Vs yard velvet may be in the two harmonizing colors or in a light and dark shade of one two pieces are pinned back of the base of the loop and are twisted together and broughtaround under the loop close to the pin. Another turn is taken close up against and abovethe first turn. The ends are then carried over to the back and tucked under the last turn,which holds them in place. A good deal of care should be exercised in choosing the colorsof the velvet, as the right shades will bring out the color of the goods beautifully. A piece of lieavy Venetian or Irish lace (edging) is fastened with the loop by thevelvet knot from which it emerges and follows the curve of the goods over to the point Dand then down the edge of the right liand sweep to the puffing, where the end is concealed. All that now remains to be done is to arrange the folds and sweeps and the l)eauty of. Wall Drape 6 the drape depends entirely upon the manner in which this is done. First arrange the lefthand sweep. This is done by turning under the lower selvage in front and making threewide pleats. The upper selvage is turned under at the back of the top pleat. The foldsthat fall from the half circle will form themselves and require only to be smoothedout. The folds that hang below point E are arranged in a cascade. The other featuresof this drape are too apparent tx5 require any explanations. This drape is particularlyadapted to broadcloths, as the semi-circle causes the folds to form beautifully, thusbringing out the rich, dull lustre of the fabric and giving a light and shade effect thatcannot be equaled by any other method of handling. Another reason that this is a goodway of draping broadcloth is because the goods arc not injured in the least. Only two pinsare used in the
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