How to make pinch pleat curtains with pleater tape ofs makers mill. 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. Pin line 1 to line 2, line 3 to line 4, and so on, and then sew down 8 inches. Well, im back today to finally write up a how to post for making your own simple box pleat valance. Pleat tape and pleat hooks make the pleats for you. Sometimes, however, your decor would benefit from a more formal curtain heading. Acrylic backing provides improved room darkening and insulating qualities that save energy and money yearround. Box pleat valance tutorial how to make a board mounted. How to make inverted box pleat curtains ofs makers mill. Add blackout fabric to finish the back and keep out extra light. Making pinch pleated drapery by hand design and make. Gathering window panel curtains on drapery rods is a quick and efficient way to cover.
How to make pinch pleat drapes when people want to hang pinch pleated draperies in their windows, they often purchase them from a department store or window treatment centre or pay an enormous amount of money to have someone else make them. How to calculate fabric yardage for inverted pleated drapery. But i love making window treatments, so it might be my dream come true. Stitched pleats add a flat plushiness to the top of your window treatment, but also. The soft draping appears less formal than the more tailored pinch pleats. I personally have had the pleasure of making almost all the curtains in my home and i have to say that i always looking. Adding pleats to your curtains is a quick way to give them a more finished look. When making stitchedpleated draperies, several steps are vital to keeping.
How to make pinch pleat curtains with pleater tape ofs. How to calculate fabric yardage for inverted pleated. Okay, i know i said that sewing curtains is extremely easy. Free shipping on everything at overstock your online window. I always have great aspirations of writing more than happy saturday. If necessary, sew pieces together to get the needed width be. Refold your pleats and secure with a ribbon or yarn. We recommend laying out the panel and marking with tape how many pleats your panel will have. Here youll find easy to follow, stepbystep directions for how. Select curtains that are approximately two times the width of your window. The detailed pictures and thorough descriptions were the perfect guide. Hand sewing your pleats will give you a superior finish to machine sewing them using styling tape. I personally have had the pleasure of making almost all the curtains in my home and i have to say that i always looking for coupons to save money on materials. Wow, i just have to congratulate you on this beautiful article on how to make curtains.
Pinch pleat curtains can be used for curtain poles and curtain tracks for both standard or bay windows. How to make lined pinch pleat drapes i am so excited to share this tutorial with you. By making your pleats as described here, you can use virtually the same method up until this point, and then finish off with whichever heading style you like. If you want to learn how to make other styles of drapes see our curtains and window treatments diy tutorials. Add all the side seams, corner pleats, face pleats and panels. If necessary, sew pieces together to get the needed width be sure the seams will be hidden within the pleats. The first step is to hem the bottom edges of both the. How to convert a window panel to a pleat panel home guides. How to make pinch pleat curtains sew watts cooking.
However, sometimes the windows are oriented so that neighbors can see inside or. This video shows you how to figure pleats and spaces on a pinch pleated drapery or valance. So if you are making 5 yards of curtain, then you are sewing a ten yard panel, and buying ten yards of pleat tape. That is because we have to take into account for the amount of fabric the pleats. How to make doublewidth lined pinchpleated draperies part. Free shipping on everything at overstock your online window treatments store. Remember to use 5 pleats for very width of fabric and two pleats on a half width of fabric. How to create euro pleats in drapes without sewing home. Step by step directions on how to create beautiful pinchpleated. Euro pleats, or fan pleats, feature three pleats clipped together at the top of the header. Your drape panels have been made up, and the basic pleats are in place. I promised more details on the dropcloth curtains i made. If you are buying fabric, it should be twice the width of the window, plus an allowance for hemming.
A few years ago i bought this pleater tape from joanns always. How to make doublewidth lined pinchpleated draperies part 2. This is how you will create your pleats easily and quickly. Apr 27, 2018 one of the most common pleats are pinch pleats, and they arent as complicated or as intimidating to create as they first seem. Get the look of pleats without the difficulty by using basic flat drapery panels instead. Create a euro pleated curtain from a fabric and color that suits your decor. How to make pinch pleat drapes with pleat tape ehow.
This project uses 3inch pleats, so you only have to sew a total of five pleats. This sewing tutorial shows you how to make drapes with pinch pleats french pleats using pleater tape and hooks. Diy easy pleated curtains from sloppy to structured the. The top of the drapery panel is gathered into regularly spaced, stitched pleats, usually with a triple fold. If you want to look at the preceding steps, the first is how to plan your pleats, followed by how to make pleated drapes. Accentuate the rooms in your home with curtains, which come in a variety of colors, styles, and lengths. To determine how large to cut your fabric, first youll have to measure your windows. It takes a few extra steps to give your windows a professional look, but its so worth it. Custom made drapes can be extremely costly, but if you have a sewing machine, it is much cheaper to make them yourself. Posted by sewwattscooking on october 1, 2017 october 8, 2017. Sep 01, 2011 how to make lined pinch pleat drapes i am so excited to share this tutorial with you. You insert a drapery hook into each pleat, then slip it into a hanger on the drawcord hardware, which is mounted at the top of the window.
Chadmade 50 w x 84 l polyester linen drapes with thermal blackout lining pinch pleat curtain for sliding door patio door living room bedroom, 1 panel beige white. How to convert a window panel to a pleat panel home. Depending on where you live and how many seasonal changes your home endures, you may want to give your windows a little extra insulation. Diy pinch pleat curtains with pleater tape youtube.
How to make a pinch pleated drape figuring pleats and spaces. Please note, this is how much youll need per drapery panel. This style of curtain has a series of evenly spaced pleats that are permanently sewn. Pinchpleat drapes complement most decor styles, especially traditional looks. Jul 30, 20 pinch pleat curtains can be used for curtain poles and curtain tracks for both standard or bay windows. Apr 14, 2011 this is how you will create your pleats easily and quickly. There are a number of ways of finishing off your pleats to get different variations. Both tailored and pinch pleat drapery are made with 4 buckram which is a stiffener used in each pleat that gives the drape memory so that it will open and close in a similar fashion each time. Recent technical innovations make it easy to create a variety of pleated. Acrylic backing provides improved room darkening and insulating qualities. Crosby pinch pleat thermal room darkening window treatments. Ripple fold and cubicle drapery glide on a track system included making them incredibly functional.
An extrathick curtain or a curtain lined with cotton duck can shield your home against cold or wet weather and protect you and your furniture from excessive sun and heat. One curtain mistake most people make abigail sawyer. Nov 09, 2011 if youd like to make your panels double width as i will show in this tutorial, and which i strongly recommend for wide windows then double the amount of each fabric. Making pleated curtains is more challenging than simple gathered curtains, but can be completed with just a few extra steps. Leave your drapes tied and allow them to train for 2 or 3 weeks. For our 78 inch panel we needed 8 pleats plus the ends so 10 hooks in total would be used per panel. Making all the ruffles on these drapes takes time, but you do save a lot of money when you start with queen size sheets for your fabric. When determining the width to cut the fabric for your curtain panel.
Gathering window panel curtains on drapery rods is a quick and efficient way to cover windows. Here youll find easy to follow, stepbystep directions for how to make lined, flat drapes in your own home using the same methods that professionals do. These pinch pleat drapes bring an elegant and professional touch to your windows and are easier to make than you may think. Make a sketch to figure out the desired size of the valance before its pleated. In the last post, you saw the easy layered window treatments in the master bedroom. These oddly shaped windows with only two parallel sides also draw the eye up and expand the visual space. I greatly appreciate your time and effort in putting this stepbystep detailed how to make lined drapes tutorial online for everyone. You can update your window treatments and home decor without touching a needle or thread. Making pinch pleat drapes oct 01, 2012 this was my first sewing project got my first machine last week now have the confidence to tackle our other two bedrooms. How to make lined, flat drapes just like the pros do.
But making those pleats requires a bit of planning, knowing. Are you planning to add wooden blinds to be front windows too. How to make pinch pleat drapes when people want to hang pinch pleated draperies in their windows, they often purchase them from a department store or window treatment centre or pay an enormous. They glide across a curtain rod effortlessly and always have the perfect drape whether open or closed. Making pinch pleat drapes windows a little extra insulation. How to make pinch pleat curtains part 2 youtube youtube. And finally, the best way to learn how to make pleated drapes is to just go ahead and make some. Pin the pleat tape to the top edge of the drapes, right sides together, leaving a 1 inch space at the side seam for seam allowance. Ideas kitchen window dressing box pleats for 2019 well, im back today to finally write up a how to post for making your own simple box pleat valance. An extrathick curtain or a curtain lined with cotton duck can. These window coverings are available in machinewashable fabrics for. Sew expensive looking professional lined drapes in a day.
One of the most common pleats are pinch pleats, and they arent as complicated or as intimidating to create as they first seem. The fabric possibilities are endless and making the drapes yourself allows you to have just the right drapes for your room. May 10, 2018 pleated drapes can be difficult to make. Pleated curtains are a popular look with modern designs and can look much sleeker than other curtains. Mar 11, 2014 how to make doublewidth lined pinchpleated draperies part 2 on march 11, 2014 by kristi 81 well, i didnt get my own draperies finished, but i did get one panel completely finished and hung so that i can show yall the rest of this how to for making your own lined, pinch pleated draperies. I may need to use this for making drapes for my living room, since nosew shades are out of the picture. The pinch pleated drapes and curtains come in a variety of colors and patterns to bring a luxurious textured look to your windows. The possibilities are endless when it comes to pinch pleat drapes and valances and i hope that i have convinced you of that in todays post.
Oct 01, 2017 that is because we have to take into account for the amount of fabric the pleats will take up and the amount of space in between the pleats. Pinch pleat curtains require your clip rings or drapery pins to complete the tailored look. Both tailored and pinch pleat drapery are made with 4 buckram which is a stiffener used in each. But making those pleats requires a bit of planning, knowing the right measurements and making sure you have enough material for putting the curtain together and hanging it up on a window. This is optional, but i do this to eliminate bulk, which makes it easier when putting in pleats later. Theyre different from curtains as theyre lined, whereas curtains are not. The fabric possibilities are endless and making the drapes yourself allows you to. Feb 05, 20 this video shows you how to figure pleats and spaces on a pinch pleated drapery or valance. Unlined pinch pleated draperies addicted 2 decorating. Take note of which side the holes for the pleat hooks are and place them against the right side of the fabric, facing down towards the length of the fabric. Pinch pleats are sophisticated on their own, and any window.