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CAFE ROD |
These curtain
rods are poles, supported on matching brackets attached to both sides of
the window, trim or wall. They are more ornate and capped at both
ends with decorative finials. Standard diameters are 7/16", 9/16"
and 13/16".
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CORNICE
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Top treatment
designs made from wood, usually padded and covered with fabric or painted.
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CURTAIN
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Fabric, with
or without ruffles, gathered on a rod to create an informal look.
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FESTOON
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Swag; any
material or draped decoration which hangs in loops, folds or curves. |
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GATHERING |
Shirring the
drapery or curtains on a rod. It is also the term used for attaching
fabric to a base for a dust ruffle and for making ruffles for curtains.
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HARDWARE |
Rods, brackets,
braces, tie-back holders, pulley and shelf brackets plus the needed screws
and molley bolts which may be required to install a window treatment.
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HEADING
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The fabric
above the rod pocket on gathered draperies and curtains. |
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HOURGLASS
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Fabric with
a rod pocket on top and bottom, tied in the middle to form an hourglass
shape. |
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MEASURING
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Using a steel
tape to determine the exact width and length of the finished window treatment. |
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PANEL
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One width
of fabric. Often hang two or more panels together. |
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PATTERN REPEAT
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The distance
on the fabric from the start of one design to the start of the next design. |
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PLEATS
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The folds
formed between each space. |
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PROJECTION |
The distance
a rod is set away from the wall, usually 1 1/2" for sheers, 3 1/2" for decorator
rods and 3 1/2" to 4" for traverse rods. Extenders will project out
to 6 1/2" for double draperies.
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PROJECTION RODS |
These curtain
rods project out into the room, away from the window frame or trim, to support
the curtains. They are a single piece of formed metal with the ends
bent back to "return" to the window. Standard projections are 1 1/2",
2", 3" and 4".
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ROD POCKET |
A hem made
by folding the fabric down, tucking under the excess and stitching along
the tuck under. Each end is left open for inserting a rod.
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ROD TAKE-UP |
The amount
of fabric needed to accommodate the circumference of a rod or wooden pole.
This amount can vary from 1/2" for a sheer rod to 1 1/2" or 2" for a wooden
pole and must be added to the finished length.
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SHEERS |
Gathered or
pleated widths of translucent fabric. Used as a backdrop for draperies
to soften the window, provide
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SWAGS
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Fabric folded
symmetrically to form the center section of a valance.
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TENSION RODS |
These curtain
rods are spring-loaded to fit into the window sash between the side rails.
They may be round or oval.
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TIE BACK |
The narrow
piece of fabric that gathers the drapery panels away from the window.
The length of the tie back should be half the width of the area to be covered.
To this, add extra for the drapery fabric and a small amount to go up the
wall.
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VALANCE |
Top treatment
made of fabric. Used for decoration and for trapping hot or cold air
that escapes through windows.
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WIDTH |
Measured distance
from one side of the window to the other. |
