All I can suggest is that you try it and see how the rod performs. If it doesn't work, then you'll need a new rod. But they were designed to hold and operate substantial draperies when made, so you should be ok.

Thanks! I am thinking the new weighter drapes might need more pleats and pins.

Stevie, I have an 8' wide slider, too. We had to use a heavy duty traverse rod with an extra support for our draperies. They were heavy insulated fabric.

Donna

I guess I need to find out if it is a heavy duty rod, thank you.

What kind of lining are you using? How many widths of fabric? Even tho they'll be heavier than what was there, doesn't necessarily mean they'll be too heavy for the rod. Adding more pleats and rings will not make a difference.

Thanks, I called Calico Corner person where I got the fabric. It seems that the most important thing is that the brackets holding the traverse rod be stable enough. Next, I will have to use larger drapery pins. I am hoping this will work.