Pinch Pleated Drapes

Drapes are a very important part of home interiors, and are used in every room to make the space look voluminous. They are commonly used as decorative window treatments because they not only make your interiors look great but also keep them away from sunlight and dust. However, many times, drapes are misunderstood to be the same as curtains, which are quite different from them. Drapes are the lined, heavy weight pieces of fabric which are usually floor length and are hung to rods with the help of hooks.

Curtains on the other hand are the unlined and light fabric sheets, which might have different lengths depending on personal choice. There are different types of fabrics, used for these two individual curtains and drapes, and due to which they have their respective roles. Among these various ideas, one of the most commonly used are the pinch pleated drapes, which are mentioned in the paragraphs below, read on...

Decorative Pinch Pleated Drapes

The main role of drapes is to provide a warm and cozy feeling to the room, in which they are hung. They are used to block the sunlight completely and hence they are usually opaque and thick. Besides these, drapes for windows also provide an elegant aesthetic value to rooms like living rooms, bedrooms and sometimes even bathrooms. There are many types of drapes which are available as per individual choice, such as pleated, rod pockets, grommets, tab tops, etc., out of which the pleated drapes are the most popular.

There are still other drapery styles in pleated drapes viz; goblet pleats, pencil pleats, French pleats, box pleats and pinched pleats. In this write up, we will be concentrating on hanging pinch pleated drapes which are also widely used in many traditional as well as modern homes. Pinch pleated drapes and curtains are available in double or triple folds, and are very easy to make, if you want to learn how to make pinched pleated drapes. Read on and find some great fabrics and patterns used for these living room decorating commodities.

Pinch Pleated Drapes Pattern

The pinch pleated drapes have very unique tops which are pinched together by using the heading treatment and then they are hung by hooks or rings. This pinched look of the drapes adds a very stylish look to the window or door where it is displayed. Because of these top pinched and folds of the fabric, the entire full length drape looks pleated and neat, even while it is drawn or gathered. There are many other curtains and drapes ideas, which are incorporated to improve the visual appeal of the surrounding.

These drapes are insulated with lining inside the main fabrics, which is either cotton, silk, satin or any other thick material. However, sometimes, there might be drapes which are not lined, but have sheer curtains inside them to add to the insulation. There are many bright colors and bold designs like embroidery, print, hand stitched, in which these drapes are available and can be used according to your interior decorating requirements.

How to Hang Pinch Pleated Drapes

• If you want to learn how to hang drapes, you need to first make sure you have the rings, hooks or any other pins required for these drapes.
• Once you have enough of these pins or hooks with you, lay the pinch pleated drapes on a clean flat surface and insert the hooks in the holders, made on the fabric.
• Then remove the rod from the walls, and gradually, add the pins to which the drapes are attached into the rod. Make sure you insert the right side of the drapes, as many of us realize that the drapes are inside out when we are done adding the pins!
• After this, safely place the rod back in its wall and draw the drapes to see if they look perfect with your interiors.

With these great ideas on pinch pleated drapes, you can go and choose some of these for your homes and make them look rich and elegant!