Pin your pleats so they measure 8 inches and top stitch 8 inches down on both sides of each pleat making sure to back tack at the bottom.
How to make french pinch pleat curtains.
French drapery pleat or pinch pleat this is the type we will be making today and it is the most common style of curtain pleat that forms 2 or 3 folds and then comes together 3 to 5 inches from the top of the curtains.
If you want a traditional look for your curtains pinch pleats also known as french pleats are a great option.
Free online instructions on how to make a hand pinch pleat lined curtain double pleated curtains the way they are made in a professional workroom.
They add a touch of understated elegance that enhances both a window and a room.
These drapes are simple and they complement many different decors and styles.
Press all the pleats flat with an iron creating a 3 inch pleat so that the seam is behind the exact center of the pleat.
It creates a sleek header for a curtain that controls fullness while allowing the curtain full functionality.
French pleat drapes are also known as triple pinch pleat drapes because the pleats created in the curtain headings are made of three pleats.
Introduction explains steps to make the curtain and the common mistakes people make.
Cut the lining the same size as the.