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What is a pleated valance?
So what is a pleated valance? It means that the fabric on top of the valance has been folded over multiple times to create what is known as a pleat. The pleats are then spaced out evenly to create a unique top header.
What is a French pleat?
or French roll. a woman’s hair style with the hair gathered at the back into a cylindrical roll. Collins English Dictionary.
How much fabric do I need for a box pleat valance?
For this style I had to have enough width for the window itself, the rod projection and 5 inches for each pleat. I also had to leave 1 inch for seam allowance. I cut my fabric to 44 inches wide. I wanted it to be about 14 inches long, so I cut it to 15 inches leaving room again for the seam and the rod.
What size pinch pleat curtains do I need?
Choose your draperies based on the rod width. For a rod that is 40 to 48 inches wide, choose drapes that are 48 to 50 inches wide. A rod that is 49 to 72 inches wide will require drapes 72 to 75 inches wide. A rod width of 73 to 96 inches wide should have drapes that are 96 to 100 inches.
Are pinch pleats out of style?
Yes, you may say they are traditional, but perfect pleats can never go out of style, no matter what. Pinch pleats are a much-preferred option to finish off the top of drapes and provide that extra light and privacy control you want.
What is a pinch Pleat valance?
Pinch pleats, or French pleats as they’re sometimes called, are a classy way to dress the header of a drapery or valance. In this post, I’d like to share with you ideas for this particular style. First, I’ll show you some custom valance styles using pinch pleats.
How many pleats on a balcony door valance?
Unlike in the previous example, this style of valance only used three pinch pleats on each side, while the center section was left flat. The softly arching shape of the valance was recreated on the wide balcony door as well. The pleats on this valance are also decorative only since it was also installed as a board-mount.
Do pinch pleats have metal hooks in the back?
The straight bottom hem was adorned with heavy tassel fringe, so the valance doesn’t look too simple. Usually, pinch pleats have metal hooks in the back that allow a window treatment to be installed on drapery rings. Not so in this case.
How do you install pinch pleats on a window treatment?
In fact, most window treatments with pinch pleats are installed on a drapery pole using rings. It’s common to pair a wooden drapery pole with a 1 3/8-inch diameter with matching 2-inch drapery rings, as was done in this custom example. Here, we see a vibrantly colored valance with six pinch pleats on a narrow bathroom window.