Help needed silk curtains

[traditional curtains]

I have been asked to make very full curtains ,5 widths. The customer has just delived the fabric.

Will this fabric be very slippy to sew? Please help!

It very fine silk linen any advice and help would be greatly appreciated.
I am going to interline them,however will they be ok to iron ?

[Pip]

Hi

Make them in your usual way, use the correct thread and needle. I wouldn't iron them, silk creases, it's part of the natural beauty of silk. A lite iron over the seams will be ok, but easy on the steam and silk shrinks!

Philip

[traditional curtains]

Do I need to use different thread? What do you suggest,also do I need to use fine pins. I have long pins from M&D.
Also the interlining I have been asked to use is the very cheap polyester type yuk. I have asked if she would like a better quality for the drawing room, but no!
What should I do,do you think.

[Pip]

I've used synthetic interlining with silk and not had a problem - The silk will react to the room moisture so you may want to explain this to your client. Use a cotton thread.

Philip