Though I am very happy with the end result of this curtain, I believe I tried too hard of a project right out of the gate. I know now that I should have followed the directions in the book as closely as possible instead of coming up with brilliant but unworkable ideas. The reason I had so much material that drooped down in the 4th picture was because I had made the center bit too big and the rings and pulling string couldn't hold it. I had to add dowels to hold everything in and give it that poofy gathered look.
I also spent way too much on this. I didn't know that trim was so freaking expensive!
It is beautiful and I am very pleased with the hard work I put into it. My mother finished it up about 25% after I discovered my mistakes. So I would like to say thank you to her.
