Are pinch pleat curtains old fashioned?

Pinch pleats are exactly that – they’re “pinches” of fabric that are stitched together a few inches at the top. While modern and contemporary design tends to shy away from pleats, they’re not as traditional as they might seem. Pleats don’t have to compromise your home decor style.

What is a pinch pleated drapery?

Pinch pleat curtains are a highly decorative heading, drawing together lots of fabric into a tightly gathered and stitched bunch at the top. The permanently sewn-in pleats make for a smart finish, with elegant folds flowing from top to bottom.

What is a French pinch pleat?

French Pinch pleat This style of drapery easily attaches to a standard curtain rod via hooks on the back of the pleats or via eyelet rings using decorative hardware. It is a series of equally spaced single, double, or triple pleats that are pinched in the center, forming fans above and below the pinch.

Is pinch pleat the same as pencil pleat?

Pinch pleats use more fabric and are fuller than pencil pleats. The pleats are hand-sewn in and permanently fixed for more luxurious, tailored look. As pinch pleat is a fixed, sewn-in heading, it is important that you quote an accurate track/pole width when ordering pinch pleats.

Can you hang pinch pleat curtains on a track?

They come as either double or triple pleated curtains, can be used on either a track system or on a rod/pole with rings both use the same type of hooks. PINCH PLEATED CURTAINS can hang on either a track or a rod with rings like in this pictures above.

What is the difference between pinch pleat and French pleat?

Two prong pleats are good for showing off a patterned fabric and using more drapery rings. Grommets are casual and more modern. Pleating to the top makes the drapery appear to be directly attached to rings. …

What does pinch pleat mean?

: a narrow short pleat usually used in groups in the heading of curtains for controlling fullness.

How far apart should pinch pleats be?

Standard spacing is 5 pleats per 54” fabric width, however can be adjusted to accommodate different fullness levels.

How big should pinch pleats be?

You need to factor in the overlaps which we usually consider as 12” (center area where the left and right panel should overlap each other when closed) and returns (the “wrap around” part which returns from the face of the rod to the wall) so a 48” pinch pleat pair really covers about 36” of area.