Pinch Pleated
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 HUGE Pinch Pleated Sheers Privacy Drape 13 x 8 White Panel Lots of Yardage  US $15.00
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 pinch pleated cream sheer panel 22 wide 83 long jc penney home collection US $10.00
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 NEW 1 PAIR COPPER COLOR FOAM BACKED PINCH PLEATED DRAPES 48W X 70L US $5.99
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 SET 2 CUSTOM OLD WORLD SILK TAFFETA CURTAIN DRAPERY PANELS 88L X34W DAMASK GREEN US $240.00
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 Two Pair Nice Burlington House Pinch Pleated Gold Floral Curtains Lined 84L x 76 US $20.00
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 RETRO DAISY CURTAINS LOOSE JACQUARD WEAVE 2 x 48 LONG x 139 WIDE PINCH PLEAT US $1.56
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 French Country Custom Pinch Pleated Valance With Onion Tassel Fringe US $21.00
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 drapes pinch pleated US $24.99
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 NEW TWIN SHEET AND THERMAL SHERBERT PINCH PLEAT DRAPERIES PAIR 50W 54L USA US $3.00
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 dress goblet pinch CURTAINs MADE IN any CATH KIDSTON US $265.41
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 HUGE RETRO Antique Gold Dark Latté TRUE VINTAGE VELVET CURTAIN Theatre STUDIO 1 US $14.85
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 HUGE RETRO Antique Gold Dark Latté TRUE VINTAGE VELVET CURTAIN Theatre STUDIO 2 US $14.85
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 RUBY RED VINTAGE VELVET CURTAIN Theatre PHOTOGRAPHIC SOUND STUDIO XX LONG 1 US $16.83
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 RUBY RED VINTAGE VELVET CURTAIN Theatre PHOTOGRAPHIC SOUND STUDIO X LONG 2 US $30.68
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 RUBY RED VINTAGE VELVET CURTAIN Theatre PHOTOGRAPHIC SOUND STUDIO X LONG 3 US $30.68
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 CURTAIN MADE IN CATH KIDSTON 180 trk goblet pinch pleat US $243.29
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 JCPenney Supreme Pinch Pleat Curtain Pair or Patio 84L US $137.61
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 Supreme Antique Satin Lined Drapes Pinch Pleated US $40.00
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 HUGE PAIR OF GOLD TAPESTRY HEAVY BROCADE CURTAINS 69 D BY 224W US $142.17
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 Gorgeous Pair Vintage FRENCH Long Lined Floral CURTAINS US $47.38
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 HUGE EXTRA WIDE VINTAGE BURGUNDY CLARET VELVET CURTAINS 724L 76L x 183W US $47.38
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 100 French Hemp Draperies US $249.00
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 Vintage Drapes 2 Pair 4 Panels Heather BlueThermo Suede Backed Drapery NEW US $9.99
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 Fireside Thermal Insulated Pinch Pleated Patio Panel US $149.99
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 Vintage Strawberry Shortcake drapes curtains 1 pair US $8.99
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 2 Vintage window drapes panels 76x84 US $5.99
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 PAIR VINTAGE FLORAL DRAPES BARKCLOTH SO PRETTY SHABBY COTTAGE CHIC US $49.95
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 Pinch Pleated Solid Thermal Insulated Curtain Pair US $69.99
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 Fully Custom made Silk Curtains Dupioni Silk Drapes US $100.00 |
 JCPENNEY SUPREME THERMAL PINCH PLEAT DRAPES DK AVOCADO 100 x 95 US $39.99
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 Traditional Floral Clara Readymade Curtains FREE PP US $53.70
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 72 Metal Pinch Pleat Curtain Hooks 3 US $5.95
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 ONE Pink Pull Up Balloon Curtain Lace Ruffle 140x180cm US $39.58
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 CHRIS MADDEN MYSTIQUE PINCH PLEAT DRAPES 75 x 63 WHITE US $54.95
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 1970S VINTAGE VERA FOR BURLINGTON DAISY PRINT PINCH PLEAT WINDOW TREATMENT 50X8 US $32.99
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 118 Drapery Sheer Fabric Royal Batiste by Hanes US $4.95
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 Thermal Insulated Blackout Curtain 84L 1Pair 2 panel US $59.99
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 Peri Homeworks 2 pair Gold pinch pleat panel drapes lined energy saving US $39.99
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 JCPenney Home Pinch Pleated Drapes 50W x 84L Pair US $59.00
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 1 Pair Vtg Rubber Back Thermal Lined Textured Lime Green Floral Drapes 83 Long US $6.95
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 JCPenney Home Collection Pinch Pleat Drapes 100 x 54 US $59.00
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 Hotel Stripe Blackout Thermal Insulated Curtain 1Pair US $69.99
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 50x45 Antique Satin Lined Pinch Pleated Drapes NIP US $7.99
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 NEW ThermaLogic 45x77 Blackout Drapery Curtain Liner US $24.97
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 Pottery Barn Radiant Striped Pinch Pleat Lined Drapes 120 x 95 US $115.00
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 NICOLE INSULATED THERMAL LINED PINCH PLEATED DRAPERY US $89.99
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 JCPenney one Pinch Pleated pair Supreme Curtains DRAPE 75 W X 63 L one pair US $74.00
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 Vintage Pair of Star Wars Return of the Jedi Curtains 1983 MINT US $19.95
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 JCPenney Supreme STRIPE II FRINGED Scarf Valances NIP US $41.99
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 Blue bell Kitchen Curtains and Tiebacks US $36.32
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 NEW JC PENNEY SUPREME ENERGY PINCH PLEAT DRAPERY SET 95 US $49.99
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 BLACK PINCH PLEATED SHEER DRAPERIES 96 WIDE X 63LONG US $19.99
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 Thermal Insulated Multi Purpose Blackout Liner US $29.99
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 CURTAINS MADEIN ANY CATH KIDSTON FABRIC 340 pole EYELET US $853.09
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 Batiste Pinch Pleated Sheer Pair 120 x 84 or 144 x 84 US $89.99
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 FIRESIDE 144x84 Foam back Pinch Pleat Drape Natural US $209.99
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 Large White off white pinch pleated drapes curtains 120X84 100 beautiful US $50.00
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 White off white pinch pleated drapes curtains large 120X84 100 beautiful US $50.00
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 Custom Rod Pocket Gathered Drape Panel PAIR Covington Bosporus Toile YOU CHOOSE US $265.00
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 Bespoke Curtains contemporary chic 100 SILK DUPOIN interlined drapes tieback US $47.38
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 Ruffles Embroidery Flower Sheer Curtain With Valance US $37.61
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 MYSTIQUE COOL WHITE FAUX SILK DRAPES CHRIS MADDEN 100x95 NEW US $89.99
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 FIRESIDE 96x84 Foam back Pinch Pleat Drape Natural US $139.99
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 Pinch Pleated Drape Pair 48 W x 555L US $20.00
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 Chris Madden Mystique Draperies Pinch Pleated Curtains US $143.89
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 PAISLEY BACK TAB JACQUARD THERMAL INSULATED FOAM BACK WIDE PANEL PAIR 112 x 84 US $37.95
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 JCPenney Jewel Tex Thermal Pinch Pleated Drape Curtain US $58.39
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 JCPenney Lisette Sheer Pinch Pleat Drapes 144 x 95 Soft Plum US $69.00
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 NEW ThermaLogic 45x56 Blackout Drapery Curtain Liner US $24.97
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 White Silk Drapes Fully Custom Made Silk Curtains US $100.00 |
 JCPenney Home Collection Pinch Thermal Pleat Panel 75 x 63 Pink Rose US $65.00
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 Custom made Ivory Taffeta Silk Curtains 100 Pure Silk US $187.50 |
 Byron Fully Lined Stripped Voile Curtains US $85.29
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 Waverly La Petite Ferme Rooster Toile DRAPERY PAIR US $250.00
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 CURTAINS MADE IN ANY CATH KIDSTON 200 trk pencil tape US $492.90
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 Batiste Pinch Pleated Sheer Pair 96 x 63 or 96 x 84 US $59.99
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 CURTAINS MADE IN ANY CATH KIDSTON 450 trk pencil tape US $473.94
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 Candy String Voile Panels US $17.36
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 BLACK PINCH PLEATED SHEER DRAPERIES 96 WIDE X 84LONG US $19.99
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 Batiste Pinch Pleated Sheer Pair 72 x 63 or 72 x 84 US $39.99
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Making A Pleated Valance
When making a pleated valance, we first suggest that a pattern be made on paper. Six inches should be allowed for each pleat with space between each pleat of eight inches in width. Let's assume, for example, that a valance is to be made into five pleats. It will be necessary to allow 30" for the pleats. There are to be 6 spaces between the pleats of 8" each, making a total of 48".
The material needed at the two ends to turn the corners and reach the window trim should be at least 4" on each end, making 8" for two turnbacks. Add 1/2" at each end for hems, making 1" additional. The total width of material needed is 30" plus 48" plus 8" plus 1" = 87". When the pleats are drawn together, as indicated in the illustration, the final width of the valance is 57". The valance may be made smaller or larger by reducing or increasing the spaces between the pleats.
Most materials are not sufficiently wide for valances and have to be pieced. If a valance board is not used the 4" for the turn-backs at the sides will not he necessary. In the latter case an inch or two on each side may he turned under or cut off, according to the width of the window or the inside corner blocks.
Valance boards should be about 4 inches wide and long enough to come to the edge of the window casing. The top of the valance board should be on the level with the upper edge of the window trim or casing. For a well finished effect, the board should be covered with lining similar to that used to line the material. The valance is then tacked on to the edge of the valance board.
If a curtain rod is to be used for the valance, triple rods may be purchased. The inner rod to be used for the glass curtains, the middle one for the over-draperies and the outside one for the valance. Valances may be attached to the curtain rod. Hooks are sewed on the back into the pleats when the pleats are being made. Extra hooks may be placed between the pleats which help to keep the heading upright. Rings are sometimes used instead of hooks and they are slipped over the rod.
After the paper pattern is completed, we would suggest cutting a model out of muslin or other cheap material, pin the pleats in place, try the model at the window to see how it fits and at the same time determine its height. The height of the valance is determined by the height of the window.
A good general proportion to follow is to make the valance one-sixth of the height of the curtain treatment. If the window is six feet and the curtains stop at the window apron, the valance should be twelve inches deep. If, however, the curtains go to the floor, the average height of a window from the top of the window casing to the floor is 9 feet, making the valance in this case 18" deep.
The valance is lined by placing the right side of the lining and material together, cutting the lining so it extends 1/2" beyond the material at the bottom. Stitch across the top and at the sides. Turn the valance inside out so that the wrong sides are together and baste across the lower edge, 1/2" lining showing beyond the edge of the bottom of the material.
If a fringe or other edging is to be used, it is placed underneath next to the lining upside down so that the top edge of the fringe is even with the edge of the lining and will not be noticeable against any wood corner blocks. With the fringe and lining in position, stitch together, then turn the edge of the lining and fringe up over the front edge of the material and sew neatly together for these stitches will show on the back and front. Remove the basting threads that are left.
To make the pleats, draw the material together as indicated on the pattern where 6" has been allowed for each pleat and baste together. The fold is then made into a box pleat or pinch pleat. A pinch pleat is made by gathering the 0" fold together and dividing it into three small folds and sewing the three folds securely in place.
A box pleat is made by drawing the material together and getting the effect of a straight pleat as shown in the illustrations previously referred to. For making shaped valances, it is advisable to first make a paper pattern and place it in position in order to study its lines and proportions. For accuracy fold the paper in the middle and draw half of the design. Cut the other half by it.
About the Author
Sarah Martin is a freelance marketing writer specializing in home improvement and interior design. For the best in the hardwood moulding industry for
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