Friday, December 18, 2009
Couture for Everyone
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When I think of the word couture, many words come to mind; exclusive, high quality, custom made, one of a kind, and high fashion. So how do we bring this elite style into our own homes with out the elite budget? Details. Couture design focuses on the details, the quality of craftsmanship and uniqueness.
Details not only mean the craftsmanship, but the overall look. Couture is noticeable because there are no short cuts, if you have buttons you need buttonholes not mock ones. If you have lined drapes they should look the same from the outside as the other windows that are visible. Couture is taking that next step into detail and quality.
Want to make your store bought drapes look couture? Add details. Such as cording or beading or bandings. Most importantly whatever you add needs to be done with care. Want to order custom made drapes and not blow the budget out of the water? Add an interlining, it will add fullness and luxury to your drapes, and change up the pleating instead of the same old pinch pleat try an Inverted pleat or Tuxedo pleat. And last but not least do away with the flat knife edged sides of your drapes. The softer the curve of the edge the more high-end it will look.
