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Puddling drpes

dennylilly — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:16:43 GMT

What is the current style for puddling drapes? I bought some ikea panels for my tall great room windows. They are puddling 3-4 inches. Do I need to hem these? They are a mostly cotton material and most puddling seems to be with a curtain of a thinner material. I wish I could post pictures, but even tho I've inquired in here numerous time no one has responded. Thoughts?

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gidgetgh — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:30:01 GMT

I wish I could help you but we're a no drapes or curtains house. Wood blinds only.

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Preds — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:33:46 GMT

I prefer hemmed drapes because I can never get a good look with puddling.

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shorelady — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:43:58 GMT

I don't have drapes, but I do have beautiful sheers I purchased in JCPenney with plain valances. I tried puddling, but found it to be a constant "job" to get them to look good. Mine were also in the 3-5 inch range. After trying to get them to look right, I had them hemmed to about an inch above the floor. I think they look much better and neater without all the hassle everytime I vacuumed. Puddling always looked beautiful in magazines, but not in my home!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:54:18 GMT

If you want them puddled, that's up to you whether it's a current trend or not. If it were me, I'd hem them because I wouldn't want to risk them getting s*ucked up in the vacuum.

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dennylilly — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:16:53 GMT

I know I should do what I like. But if puddling isn't "in" it will look like know to hem my drapes lol! I don't sew, but could easily have them hemmed but am not sure where they should fall. I really would like to puddle them....just easier because I'm lazy?!?!

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Preds — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:19:52 GMT

msme ...If you like them puddled, then puddle them. It's your home and should be what you want it to be. You don't have to be "in fashion" to enjoy your home, you just need to be comfy.

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Elstongunn — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 15:07:07 GMT

I'm not a big "puddler" and always thought they looked weird. Plus, I vacuum often and wouldn't want the hassle of having to re-puddle them every time.

However, if you like the look, do it. Design and fashion changes all of the time, so it should be what you want and are comfortable with.

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LilacTree — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 19:42:36 GMT

I live in a 600 sq. ft. apartment with one window (in my bedroom). The living room has sliding glass doors with vertical blinds (which I've always disliked but I can't change them).

The bedroom window has mini-blinds. I haven't used curtains or draperies in years, my last few places that I've lived I had wooden roman shades and/or just valances. I don't like curtains and drapes anymore.

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sidsmom — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 22:00:36 GMT

On 4/13/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
If you want them puddled, that's up to you whether it's a current trend or not. If it were me, I'd hem them because I wouldn't want to risk them getting s*ucked up in the vacuum.

Or risk the cat (who is IN the puddle) getting s*ucked up in the vacuum!!! Hee

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Lavinia_1 — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 22:19:04 GMT

Why don't you do them how you want them instead of worrying if it is trending or in -- it's your house, why care what others think?

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Mominohio — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 01:01:01 GMT

I think you should do what pleases you too. I never saw the light when it came to this trend. I think it looks sloppy and would entail more upkeep than hemming the curtains to be just off the floor. Sometimes we will put up with a lot of extra work to get a look we like, and if you are will to do that, then puddle away!

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KLevineFan — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:43:28 GMT

On 4/13/2014 msme said: I wish I could post pictures, but even tho I've inquired in here numerous time no one has responded. Thoughts?

I answered someone months ago how to do it: Post to your Facebook Album (I call it Misc); then you can copy & paste from there. Others had success w/pics from your flickr or photobucket, e.g., but that did not work for me. After you create the Album, remove it from your timeline by clicking upper right corner & Hide It. (So your friends don't ask you what the h--- are you posting that for? They didn't know who Jeanne Cooper or Kathy Levine were!)

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Topaz Gem — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:46:40 GMT

I don't care for the puddling look at all. It looks like the homeowners bought drapes that were too long for their windows and they look messy to me. I prefer hemmed drapes which look neat and clean to me.