Help Me!

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   Heather April 28, 2010 at 7:34 am #

   I hate to break it to you, but $500ish is pretty good for custom curtains! You won’t find curtains like that in a store. Most curtains that are sold as “curtain panels” in packages come with either tabbed tops, a pocket top, or grommet tops. I have never seen a pinch-pleat like this in a ready-to-hang curtain

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   Betsy April 28, 2010 at 8:45 am #

   But Heather. I’m CHEAP. There must be an alternative. There simply must.

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   Sarah April 28, 2010 at 11:27 am #

   There’s no alternative unless of course you learn how to sew! I think PB sells pinch pleat don’t they, did you try Ballard Designs?

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   trish April 28, 2010 at 2:26 pm #

   http://www.halfpricedrapes.com

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   Betsy April 28, 2010 at 4:24 pm #

   Nice Trish!! It’s hard not to want these:
   http://www.halfpricedrapes.com/exclusive-teal-faux-taffeta-silk-curtains-drapes.html

   I think I have too big a crush on Yellow!

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   Betsy April 28, 2010 at 4:28 pm #

   Nothing at PB or Ballard either…

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   Kathy Larson April 29, 2010 at 9:38 am #

   Betsy, curtains are the easiest thing to sew – I say get the fabric and do it yourself! (and yes $500 is very reasonable for custom curtains!) You’re not going to find anything like that in a PB-type store. – Kathy (Meyer) Larson

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   Bregan - The Lead Chandelier April 29, 2010 at 9:38 am #

   Maybe you can find something used? Theatrical drapery? http://www.usedtheatricaldrapes.com/. I also kinda love these: http://www.horchow.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=cprod60850068&ecid=SDX_PP&ref=

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   Bregan - The Lead Chandelier April 29, 2010 at 9:51 am #

   OOO! Someone is selling them on Craigslist: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/hsh/1707033634.html

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    Sarah April 29, 2010 at 10:49 am #

    Hey Kathy-Nice to hear from another member of the Meyer clan…cool.

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    Betsy April 29, 2010 at 10:59 am #

    Yay Meyers! I love your vote of confidence in my ability to sew… I think you’re right – but I don’t know if anyone is aware of how decidedly lazy I can resort to when feeling challenged by tedium.

    Breg – good find for real, you are rad.. But DANG…. 3 curtains $700000000 and all the wrong sizes.

    Thanks for all the feedback y’all.

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    Nichole@40daysof April 29, 2010 at 1:15 pm #

    what about:
    http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/

    http://www.calicocorners.com/

    http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=custom+pinch+pleat+curtains&search_type=handmade

    Also, one of my local seamstresses that I use for altering clothing does window treatments and bedding and is way cheaper than the interior design places. Maybe there’s someone similar in your area.

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    Danielle May 1, 2010 at 10:38 am #

    I bought PB Peyton linen drapes like that a couple months back for about $30 each on clearance. They’re lined, heavy and can be pole top or hung from rings. I have four panels and would consider selling them if you’re interested (I had custom ones made). They’re 108″ long. I know exactly what you mean — I looked and looked for affordable curtains and immediately bought these PB ones b/c I knew I wouldn’t find a deal like this anywhere. Cheaper than buying the fabric alone!

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    justlemmon May 2, 2010 at 1:08 am #

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Dupioni-Silk-Drapes-Silk-Curtain-Panels-Custom-made-/110452221968?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Curtains_Drapes_Scarves_Valances&hash=item19b7772810#ht_951wt_1160

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