[SML] Curtains

[Bill Conner]

Fwiw, the one or two times I sewed large pieces used put the machine on a
dolly on stage and moved it instead of moving cloth. And multiple people to
move it all.

On Tue, Jan 7, 2025, 3:12 PM Stephen Clear via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> Another thought:
>
> If the main purpose is to black out the upstage wall, then perhaps the
> simplest solution would be to anchor 1x4’s at the top and bottom of the
> wall. Then staple IFR duvetyne with pleats keeping the pleats straight and
> consistent.
>
> On Tue, Jan 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM Jon Ares via Stagecraft <
> stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
>
>> Best of luck. Keep us updated.  If this is a "one-off", then what
>> about renting?  Kristi mentioned "Sew What?" - I've used their rental
>> side of the business "Rent What?" many times, and everything has
>> always been in good shape, and shipped very well (and as inexpensively
>> as heavy drapes can be shipped). Plus, they send all the certificates
>> of flame retardancy, snip samples, etc. I know there are other
>> companies that rent as well, but maybe that's an option?
>>
>>  - Jon
>>
>> On Tue, Jan 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM Ross via Stagecraft
>> <stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
>> >
>> > I would thank you all for your insites on the subject.  Here is a
>> follow up.
>> >
>> > One of you ask where I am located, so I am based in central Iowa.
>> Heartland Senic in NEB. would be the closest vender to me.  (They were the
>> ones the school district contracted with to outfit the current space).
>> >
>> > In doing my research, all the venders I looked at presented options on
>> their website but said contact us for a quote, (which is standerd
>> practice)  I did talk to the guys at Heartland just to confirm they sold
>> drops.  I got him to give me a very basic/rough quote on a recent project
>> they just did, simular to what I was thinking.  When I presented that rough
>> price to the director of the HS musical & the Actives assistant, they
>> thought that price was far more than they can swing at this time.  I hope
>> they use it as leverage to get the wall painted, sooner than later.  I will
>> keep all of your suggestions of venders on file incase things change.
>> >
>> > As far as building a drop in house, it may be more than the sewing
>> class can handle.  I do not believe they have the right kind of space to
>> tackle a project of this size.
>> >
>> >
>> > Again thank you all,
>> >
>> > Clay Ross
>> >
>> > Same day I WILL learn how to spell.....
>> >
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