[Tiger's Mom]

Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

Thanks for reading this post! I just bought a sewing machine. I know how to sew, but I used to just borrow my mother's. Well, I want to make this swag/curtain for the living room window because I am NOT spending $150 + cost of tassles on ONE swag at Country Curtains! I told Matt I would try to make it myself b/c it doesn't look that hard. My question is, by looking at the pics below, what kind of fabric do you think this is? What's it called? Do you recommend any specific "heavy" fabric that would look nice for this swag?

Thanks in advance for your input, and if I make it and it comes out nice, I will post a pic.

I suggest you go to a Joann's fabrics or Hancock fabrics as they carry upholstery fabrics, which I believe is on the photo. There are some that are a bit stiff but some that would work well on making swag curtains. If unsure, have them point out to you the ones which would work well. I made a swag curtain for my daughter's room a long time ago with just cotton but lined it well and came out really nice. Unfortunately I do not have pictures to show it.

Good luck on your sewing project and can't wait for pictures to share!