How Do You Make Pinch Pleat Drapes With Pleat Tape?
Pinch pleat drapes are a standard in window coverings. They are versatile enough to fit any decor and attractive on a variety of window styles. These drapes are easy to find ready-made, but if you have a specific decor that necessitates specific fabric, it may be necessary to make your own pinch pleat draperies. Anyone who possesses basic sewing skills can make pinch pleat drapes using pinch pleat tape. Once the standard drapery panels are constructed, the seamstress only needs to sew the panel of pinch-pleat tape to the top of the drapery panel and gather the panels to form the pleats. This article focuses on applying the pinch-pleat tape. Sew the drapery panels in normal fashion. The basic rule-of-thumb is that the pleating will use twice as much curtain, so the curtain panels need to be twice as wide as the windows to be covered. Turn the drapery panels right side out. The top of the curtain panels should be left with raw edges. Drop one or two pennies into the inside of the panel t
