After I washed and dried the fabric for the curtains, it wrinkled up like a prune, and I can't seem to get the wrinkles out. I've ironed, I've thrown the fabric in the dryer, and I even tried my friend's tried and true 'spritz' and hang method. Nothing has worked to knock out those darn wrinkles.
*Allo wrinkles...and furry over sized dog bed
While I pressed on with my curtain making plans, it took much longer to pin and prep those stinking curtains than I anticipated. I also had a heck of a time getting an accurate hem line. So, I'm going to have to let out a few seams and re-hem the blasted fabric, as once they were hung they were all sorts of crazy lengths and cattywampus hanging there on the rod *eye-roll*.
Now, on a positive note, I really like the color. Once we repaint the room a greyish/putty color, the curtains will look great. And come on, they practically paid for themselves! Nevermind the fact that every morning I wake, those wrinkles are mocking me...or maybe smiling at me (when I turn my head sideways).
So, my goldmine is more like fools gold...but, if any of you smarty pants readers have a tip on knocking out those wrinkles, then you'll just make my week!
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I have no idea why my children are such early birds. I have tried to embrace it gracefully but I still mumble and complain. I love sleep... almost as much as I love my children :)
I have no tip for wrinkles, but the curtains actually look kind of organic and not too bad. The curtains in my bedroom are made from sheets I had my mom hem. Fancy, I know.
maybe you can just pretend they are that crinkle fabric ;)
there's always the old saying: when life hands you lemons, make lemonade.
of course, my twist on that saying is: when life hands you lemons, throw them back and demand chocolate!
at any rate: make lemonade (with chocolate on the side!) run them through the washer again, and when they come out, twist them into tight pretzels, tie a string around them, and dry them out. Then, the "wrinkles" will be more a part of the design and you can say you meant it to be that way!
or, you can rent a clothing steamer they use at many retail stores and see if the steam would get the wrinkle out?
Well...three say leave the crinkles...that just may be good enough for me!
I never wash fabric if it's are for crafts. Same goes if I'm making curtains...which I've done once. basically I never wash new fabric at all for feat I'll ruin it. Ha. Anyways, is the fabric 'lining'? That's terrible to work with!
(Sorry, I'm a bit behind in my blog reading.)
I agree--embrace the wrinkles! From your picture, it does look like the wrinkles were meant to be there. Wrinkle them and krinkle them more like Erika suggested. :)
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