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Product Guide: Fabricating Draperies Top to Bottom
A curated selection of top picks for header styles, linings, interlinings, and drapery weights. Each product exemplifies our commitment to quality and style. While these highlights offer a glimpse into our catalog, they are just the beginning. Explore further to discover the full range of options available to elevate any project.
TOP: HEADER STYLES
Inverted Pleat
USE FOR STATIONARY PANELS
This header style features inward-facing pleats for a sleek, tailored look, using Buckram for stiffness, a Pinsetter for accurate pin placement, and Drapery Pins to secure the pleats. Best executed with heavier fabrics to maintain the pleat shape.
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Ripplefold
USE FOR TRAVERSE PANELS
This header style creates smooth, continuous folds for a modern, streamlined appearance. Utilizing Carriers, Ripplefold Snap Tape, and a Carrier Snap Tool, this method ensures evenly spaced pleats that glide effortlessly along the track. Works well with various fabric weights to achieve a clean, uniform look.
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Three-Finger Pinch Pleat
USE FOR TRAVERSE OR STATIONARY PANELS
This header style creates a classic look with groups of three pleats sewn together. Using our Triple Pinch Pleat Sew-On Tape, Two-Prong Hooks, and Hand Sewing Needles, this method ensures precise pleat-formation and secure attachment.
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Grommet
USE FOR STATIONARY PANELS
This header style offers a contemporary look with evenly spaced Grommets along the top. Using our Grommet Header Tape, our Spacing Template, and Grommet Press, this method ensures precise placement and secure installation of the grommets.
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MIDDLE: LININGS & INTERLININGS
Whyte & Ivory
Design and line your custom draperies with Whyte & Ivory Linings and Interlinings. Thoughtfully curated collection that blends essential drapery linings with a premium range of choices available by the yard or full roll. Exclusively available through Rowley.
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BOTTOM: LEAD-FREE DRAPERY WEIGHTS
Square or Rectangular
Tailor your selection based on the project’s needs with Square or Rectangular Weights. Perfect for high production, they guarantee a flawless drape every time.
Vinyl Covered with Tab
Easily attach Weights with Tabs to your drapery with a Tacking Gun, saving time and ensuring a perfect drape.
Fabric Covered, Sausage Bead Weight
Encased in polyester fabric, this Weight Chain adds heft to lighter fabrics when fashioned into a weighted welt cord.