Curtains and Drapery

Pinch pleat curtains are a highly decorative heading, drawing together lots of fabric into a tightly gathered and stitched bunch at the top. The permanently sewn-in pleats make for a smart finish, with elegant folds flowing from top to bottom. You can have pinch pleat curtains with either a pole or a track.

Hardware Guide

Pinch Pleat

The most popular style of curtains and drapes that incorporate a timeless design by creating fabric folds called pleats. Today’s most popular designs are the 2 finger pleat and 3 finger pleat. Great for openings of all sizes.

Functions well.
Looks great under valances.
Stripes & plaids may not line up with pleats.
Pleating on pattern is sometimes possible
Silk fabrics should always be interlined.
Can use decorative rod with rings or traverse rod.
Consider ring size when determining drapery length; ring size is not included in finished length.

Ripple Fold

Ripplefold is a system that uses a 1″ wide snap tape sewn along the top of a flat drapery panel. This creates a perfect S shape pattern in the fabrics flow.

Best used for larger openings with extra wall run off.
Stack when opened does build up into the window more than other styles.
Mounted to a traversing rod system with many decorative options.
Fullness of folds can be chosen from 80%, 100%, or 120%
Looks great with natural linen fabrics.

Grommet Top

This modern design allows you to showcase beautiful fabric with a S shaped style. The top of the fabric has a grommet ring pressed on which is how it suspends from the designer rod.

Grommet drapes function well with a baton for most window sizes.
Rod diameter needs to be less than or equal to 1-3/8″.
Not recommended as a one way draw for sliders or windows over 48″
Treatment does not return to the wall
Stripes and directional patterns may need special attention and handling.
Silk fabrics should always be interlined.

Pocket Top

Pocket/ Tab

Rod pocket drapes are versatile and timeless, with endless variations that work well with any style of décor. Pocket drapes work exceptionally well with sheer fabrics.

Best used as a stationary treatment because the panel cannot stack any tighter than cumulative tab width.
Seams at top will be visible with sheer fabrics.
Mount high enough so molding and glass are not visible behind tabs.
Silk fabrics should always be interlined.
Fewer tabs per width will give a more casual look.