Materials of Decoration: Sliding Panels and Hems

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What type of pleats are round, 2" to 2 ½ pleats, often filled with cotton or paper to hold the shape?

Inverted Pleats

French Pleats

Box Pleats

Cartridge Pleats (correct)

Which type of pleats feature fabric folds all facing the same direction?

Knife Pleats (correct)

Goblet Pleats

Box Pleats

Accordion Pleats

What is another name for French Pleats?

Pinch Pleats (correct)

Knife Pleats

Butterfly Pleats

Box Pleats

Which type of pleats are similar to French Pleats but have only 2 folds?

Butterfly Pleats Signup and view all the answers

Which type of blinds consists of ½” size slats?

Microminiblinds Signup and view all the answers

Which type of heading takes the form of goblet pleats linked along their base by a hand-sewn cord?

Flemish Headings Signup and view all the answers

What type of blinds are usually made of lightweight metal, typically aluminum, and have 2” wide slats?

Venetian Blinds Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pleats create evenly spaced, densely packed folds when a tape is drawn up?

Pencil Pleats Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of sliding panels?

To cover patio doors, sliding glass doors, and oversized windows Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical characteristic of hems in drapery?

They are usually 4 inches of double fabric. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of header involves loops of fabric sewn onto unpleated, flat drapery?

Tab Tops Signup and view all the answers

How are Tie Top Curtains held in place?

Fabric strips tied over a curtain rod Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinctive feature of Eyelets or Grommets?

They have metal grommets fixed onto the head of the curtain. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for Shirring to create added fullness?

Three times as much fabric as the length of the rod Signup and view all the answers

What type of pleat is formed by folding the fabric to the back at each side of the pleat?

Box Pleats Signup and view all the answers

Which type of heading uses rows of puckers created by stitching through the fabric?

Smocking Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinctive feature of vertical blinds?

Have the side-draw operation of draperies Signup and view all the answers

Which material is NOT mentioned as being used for the slats in vertical blinds?

Vinyl Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of roller blinds?

Rollers are sold in many precut lengths Signup and view all the answers

Which feature describes cellular shades?

Appears to be a standard pleated shade with honeycomb construction Signup and view all the answers

What is true about wooden shades?

Consists of narrow horizontal strips connected with thread Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of pleated shades?

Fabric is accordion-pleated and raised and lowered with cords Signup and view all the answers

Which type of blinds can have slats with grooves for wallpaper or fabric strips?

Vertical blinds Signup and view all the answers

Which type of window treatment is noted for its insulation effect due to air spaces?

Honeycomb shades Signup and view all the answers

What are hold backs used for?

Attaching tie backs or as standalone decorations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of fringe mentioned in the text?

Pin Fringes Signup and view all the answers

What materials can balls be made from?

Silk, cotton, wood, and crystal Signup and view all the answers

Which choice correctly defines tassel fringe?

Tassels 1/2 to 8 inches long made from yarns Signup and view all the answers

What are decorative cords, braids, or fringes applied to the edges or hems of draperies called?

Trims Signup and view all the answers

What is an arched valance?

A valance treatment with an arched lower edge Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a lambrequin from other valances?

It frames the window on three sides Signup and view all the answers

Which type of valance includes triangularly cut fabric pieces that overlap?

Banner Valance Signup and view all the answers

What material is typically used to construct lambrequins?

Plywood Signup and view all the answers

What can a scarf be customized for?

Unique looks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using Velcro to attach valances?

It is easier to clean and does less damage to fabric Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of pelmet?

It includes pleats spaced far apart Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'jabots' mean and where does it originate?

Bird's crop, French Signup and view all the answers

What type of valance is constructed like box pleats but with pleats spaced further apart?

Kick Pleated Valance Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Plantation Shutters?

They offer more ventilation and a clearer view. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of window treatment adds a striking accent to curtains and can be a single or double draping across the top of the window?

Pelmet Signup and view all the answers

What material is traditionally used to create Shoji Screens?

Paper Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of freestanding furniture connected by hinges?

Screens Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of interlining in draperies?

To enhance the properties of draperies Signup and view all the answers

What unique feature does a Coromandel Screen have?

Dark lacquer with carvings and gold or varied colors Signup and view all the answers

Which type of screen is known for having pinholes that allow light to penetrate and create patterns?

Pierced Screen Signup and view all the answers

Which material used for drapery liners is twice the cost of sateen but eliminates the need for interlining?

Milium Sateen Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of valances in window treatments?

To camouflage hardware and traverse rods Signup and view all the answers

What is a bullion fringe formed of?

Twisted loops of rope Signup and view all the answers

What material is commonly used to cover piping in decoration?

Bias binding Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rod is used for café curtains that do not have a rod pocket?

Cafe Rods Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fringe consists of round or elongated wooden turnings?

Molded Fringes Signup and view all the answers

What type of edging is a narrow flat braid or rounded cord of fabric used for trimming?

Gimpe Signup and view all the answers

What kind of rod is typically used for corner-meeting windows?

Corner and Bay Window Rods Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of wood poles in window hardware?

Decorative Signup and view all the answers

What are welting strips used for in decoration?

Sewing between seams to give a finished appearance Signup and view all the answers

What is an apron in window treatment terms?

Wood facing below the sill on windows Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes stiffening material used in drapery headings?

Crinoline Signup and view all the answers

What is a baldachino?

A canopy resting on columns, usually built over an altar Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a pair of draperies that open and close from the center of the windows?

Center Draw Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'bias' refer to in fabrics?

A line or cut across a fabric not at right angles to a side of the fabric Signup and view all the answers

What is banding in window treatments?

Strips of coordinating or contrasting fabric used as a decorative accent Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of contrast lining?

To use colored fabric as a lining when parts of it will show from the front Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the necessary distance between the wall and the back of the rod or treatment?

Clearance Signup and view all the answers

What term describes rails that have a short span and are used for lightweight sheers and nets?

Double Tracking Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for extra length added to accommodate a blind header?

Header Allowance Signup and view all the answers

What is the finished width in window treatments?

The actual width that the traverse rod or track will cover Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of flush mount tracks?

They curve allowing for corner mounting Signup and view all the answers

What type of track allows for simple and/or decorative fabric styles?

Drapery Tracks Signup and view all the answers

What describes casings extending the top common block allowing fabric to drape?

Extended Casings Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic does a fabric have when fan folded?

It creates vertical folds on a circle window Signup and view all the answers

What is the edge connected to the end called?

Leading Edge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of finials on a curtain rod?

To stop curtain rings from falling off Signup and view all the answers

Which accessory is used to mount brackets beyond the window frame?

Extension Plates Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ring is hand-stitched to the top of the curtain and then slid onto rods?

Plain Rings Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of chain weights in curtains?

To insure an even hemline and straight hanging Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hooks have prongs that fit into the slats of a pleater tape?

Pleater Hooks Signup and view all the answers

What are extension brackets primarily used for?

To extend the length of the rod return Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rings are not strong enough to bear the weight of full length curtains?

Clip-on Rings Signup and view all the answers

Lead weights sewn in at vertical seams or corners are used for what purpose?

Making curtains hang crisply Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sliding Panels (Panel Track Blinds)

Mounted on the wall or ceiling, ideal for covering large windows and doors
Large fabric panels that slide back and forth on a track for easy operation
Can stack completely clear of the door or window when in the open position

Hems and Headers

Hems

Finished bottom edges of the drapery
Typically 4 inches of double fabric, but can be 5 or 6 inches to weigh down the fabric
Used to stabilize lightweight fabrics, such as sheers

Headers

"Hems" at the top of the draperies
Types of headers include:
- Tab Tops: loops of fabric sewn onto unpleated drapery, used with a round rod
- Tie Top Curtains: small strips of fabric attached to the head of the fabric, used to tie over a curtain rod
- Eyelets (Grommets): metal rings fixed onto the head of the curtain, used with a rod or pole
- Shirring: a row of gatherings on a pole or rod, creating a full and gathered look
- Smocking: a type of heading made with double or triple rows of puckers created by a line of stitching

Pleating

Types of pleats include:
- Box Pleats: flat symmetrical pleats formed by folding the fabric to the back at each side of the pleat
- Inverted Pleats: a box pleat in reverse, with two fabric folds facing each other
- Cartridge Pleats: round pleats filled with cotton or paper to hold the shape
- French Pleats: composed of three folds, most often used in standard draperies
- Butterfly Pleats: similar to French Pleats, but with two folds instead of three
- Knife Pleats: fabric folds all facing the same direction
- Pencil Pleats: a curtain heading formed by a tape which creates a row of narrow, densely packed folds
- Accordion Pleats: made with patented devices that allow for neat, even folds that snap on and off a traverse track
- Goblet Pleats: formed like French pleat headings, but with a short cup shape at the base

Hard Window Treatments

Types of hard window treatments include:
- Horizontal Blinds: panels that open and close at right angles
- Venetian Blinds: made of lightweight metal, typically aluminum, with 2" wide slats
- Miniblinds: similar to Venetian blinds, but with 1" wide slats
- Microminiblinds: similar to Venetian blinds, but with 1/2" wide slats

Wood Blinds

Similar to Venetian blinds, but with wooden strips instead of metal

Vertical Blinds

Made of vertically aligned vanes
Can be used as room dividers for control or privacy of light
Stacks neatly against the wall when not in use

Vertical Woven Blinds

Made of fabric in approximately 4" widths
When closed, the woven strips fold one in back of the other, creating a macramé panel on either side of the window

Roller Blinds

A roll of material attached to a spring-wound tube or roller mechanism
Can be made of various materials, including vinyl, fabric, and paper

Shades

Types of shades include:
- Wooden Shades: made of narrow horizontal strips connected with thread
- Pleated Shades: more like a blind than a shade, made of accordion-pleated fabric
- Cellular Shades: also known as Honeycomb Shades, made of two or more sheets of accordion-pleated fabric bonded together

Shutters and Screens

Types of shutters and screens include:
- Plantation Shutters: larger than ordinary shutters, with wide louvers offering more ventilation and a clearer view
- Screens: a type of freestanding furniture consisting of several frames connected by hinges
- Coromandel Screen: a Chinese folding screen coated in dark lacquer, carved and painted with gold or varied colors
- Shoji Screen: a traditional Japanese designed panel screen, popular worldwide

Treatments and Accessories

Types of treatments and accessories include:
- Drapery Liners: provide insulation, block sunlight, and add durability and longevity
- Interlining: enhances the properties of draperies, inserted between the lining and drapery fabrics
- Pole Treatments: lend a nice airy feeling to a room
- Valances: soft horizontal treatments mounted across the tops of windows
- Arched Valance: a valance treatment with an arched lower edge
- Kick Pleated Valance: constructed like box pleats, but with pleats spaced further apart
- Banner Valance: includes triangularly cut fabric pieces that overlap together
- Scarf: a long piece of fabric, usually designed to drape across the top of a window and hang to the floor on either side
- Pelmets or Corniceboard: stiff paneled headings to curtains, can be made of wood or other materials
- Lambrequins: extend all the way down either side of the window as well as across the top, framing the window on three sides

Trimming

Types of trimming include:
- Balls: can be made of silk, cotton, wood, or crystal
- Fringes: sewn onto the edges and hems of curtain panels, come in a variety of designs, sizes, colors, and materials
- Braid: a woven ribbon used as edging or trimming
- Edging: types of edging include piping, welting, and ruffles
- Piping: a length of cord covered with bias binding, used as a decorative edging
- Welting: strips of material sewn between upholstery seams or drapery seams, used to give a finished appearance### Drapery Terms
Drapery pins are used when installing draperies with sheers, or to create a layered look.
Center draw refers to a pair of draperies that open and close from the center of the window.
Clearance is the necessary distance between the wall and the back of the rod or treatment, and/or the front of one layer of the window treatment and the back of the rod or treatment.

Materials and Decoration

Crinoline is a stiffening material similar to buckram used in drapery headings.
Curtain wire is a coiled wire with a plastic coating that is slightly expandable and is fixed by eyelets screwed into the wire at each end.

Window Treatment Options

Double tracking involves using rails with a short span to cover lightweight, thin sheers and nets.
Drapery tracks are useful for simple applications and/or decorative styles from the same fabric.
Drop length refers to the complete section of drapery hanging from each side of the window that does not meet in the center.
Extended casings are casings that extend the top common block, allowing the fabric to drape around the top and the bottom to extend out further.

Measurement and Installation

Finished width refers to the actual width that the traverse rod or track will cover, allowing for the fabric that the treatment is finished on all sides.
Flush mount track is the exact vertical measuring surface of the track or a curve.
Window track can be purchased in PVC and are very flimsy, suitable for thin fabrics.

Flexible Track

Flush mount is a flexible track that comes in various colors and can be easily cut to any desired length.
Half-height refers to standard sizes that make certain of only a part of the window from the top of a window.
Header allowance is extra length added to accommodate a blind header.
Inside mount refers to the size where installation is for a standard size.

Additional Tips and Considerations

Sometimes, extra fabric needs to be added from the back side when adding a casing to blind headers.
Leading edge refers to the edge that is connected to the end.
Light strip is typically on a window with an inner lip or the blind itself on the side, and is always on the side that the center traverse will mount.
Outside mount refers to the installation of smaller cornice or a window that is level from the window panel.
Panel refers to one of a pair of widths of fabric sewn together to create a larger panel.
Drapery can either be pattern matched or random match.
Pattern lines refer to laying the fabric pattern on the same side as the fabric so that the pattern lines up horizontally at the heading edge of each of the vessels.

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Learn about sliding panels, also known as panel track blinds, and hems, a decorative element in drapery. Discover their features and uses.