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Pinch-Pleated Drapes and Pleater HooksSome rooms just seem to need pinch-pleated draperies instead of ordinary curtains. While curtains do not have any type of lining, drapes are lined. When the curtains are closed, this lining can help protect your rugs and furnishings from sun damage, as well as providing added insulation and temperature control. In general, the fabrics used to make pinch-pleated draperies are of a heavier grade and more ornate than curtain fabric. Pleats vary widely in design. You might choose a Euro pleat with a lot of space between the pleats, the rolled effect of cartridge pleats or a dramatic inverted pleat. Below are some ideas on making lists and measuring for your drapes. Materials You Will Need 1. Drapes 2. Drapery rods 3. Something to attach the drapes to the rods Step 1 - Plan Drapery Length First, you will need to decide how high you want your rod to be above your window. Drapery rods are traditionally placed between 4 and 6 inches above the window casing to keep the drapes from rubbing too much against the window frame. If you have low ceilings, you can create the illusion of height in the room by placing your rod near the ceiling. When you have decided how high you want your rod, go ahead and install it. Step 2 - Measuring Your Drapes For Length Now you need to decide whether you want your drapes to just graze the base of the window frame, drop part way to the floor or fall to the floor. To find the desired length of a drape when using a rod that has rings, you need to measure from the bottom of the rings. Drapes attached with clips or pins usually line up with the base of the rod, so if you are using them, measure your length from the base of the rod. Step 3 - Measuring For Drape Width If you plan to close your drapes you need to make sure that you have enough material to close your drapes; so measure the rod -excluding finials, allowing for full closure of the drapes. If, however, you plan to leave your drapes open, as a room accent, you need only measure the inside of your window, adding about six inches for fullness if you plan to tie them back. Step 4 - Recording Your Measurements When you record your measurements, make sure that you write the width first and then the length. For example, if your drapes need to be 50 inches wide and 94 inches long, you would write 50x94 inches. You need to write your measurements that way because that is how they are marked for packaging. |
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