Plastic hooks are attached along the header of these curtains which attach to a track or pole.
Top part of curtains called.
It often gets called heading because of the heading tape that is used to make curtain decorative designs ie french pleat pencil pleat etc at the head of the curtain.
The very top hem of the curtain is called heading.
The curtain has a header that is the top part that is attached in some way to a pole or board.
It is either 1 or 3 wide.
Part of the drapery that goes around the side of a cornice valance drape to sit flush and at right angles with the wall.
The part of a panel of drapery that is needed to cover the rod projection from the wall or window.
The differences between curtains and drapes however is that drapes are lined sometimes with fabric heavy enough to block out all outside light making them perfect for bedroom use.
Yet because of all the moving parts involved with window treatments they re often overlooked.
When curtains are open the space that the gathered fabric takes up is called the stack.
Then there is the body of the curtain and the hem or bottom of the curtain.
Drapes sometimes called draperies are long enough to reach from the top of the window to the floor sometimes even puddling a bit beneath the window.
There are basic headings where rings and hooks connect to the top hem which allows the curtain to move without ease.
Pencil pleat curtains have many folds each about the width of a pencil to create a ruched gathered look.
Remember that curtains should frame a window so make sure hardware is installed to reflect that.
The anatomy of drapes curtains and window treatments.
Your windows are like the eyes of your home.
The top of the curtain.
If you want your curtain lined the lining is part of the curtain.
The punched metal rings at the top of these curtains slide smoothly and easily over the curtain pole for a smart finish.
Rod pocket a hollow sleeve in the top of a curtain or drapery through which a rod is inserted.
A rule of thumb is to allow an extra 10 per cent of rod on each side but heavier fabrics will require a bit more.