The Library gathers guides, terminology notes, measuring references, workroom standards, checklists, and resources for learning and professional reference.
A visual guide to six common drapery lengths—Sill, Apron, Float, Kiss, Break, and Puddle—with practical reference ranges, application examples, and notes on how fabric, installation, and function affect the finished result.
A closer look at drapery pin setting—how hook position relates to the actual hanging point, different hardware systems, and the finished position of a pleated curtain.
A visual reference to drapery side edges and leading edges, including pinned and unpinned finishes, returns, decorative treatments, and different types of overlap on decorative rods and traverse tracks.
A visual terminology guide to swags, cascades, jabots, and tails, with representative forms to help clarify their structure, placement, and differences in traditional window treatments.
A visual guide to the key parts of a custom drapery panel, including heading, leading edge, side hem, return, overlap, lining, and interlining—and how these terms relate to construction and installation.
Learn how to measure arched and sloped windows for contour-mounted drapery, including track installation lines, control points, finished-floor references, and when a full-size template may be needed.
Learn how to measure arched and slanted windows for Roman shades, including inside-mount and shaped outside-mount approaches, reference points, profile measurements, and when a full-size template may be needed.
Learn how to measure for Roman shades with clear guidance for inside and outside mounts, including width, height, mounting depth, trim, obstructions, and final ordering checks.
A practical guide to measuring custom drapery, from window and surrounding-site dimensions to rod width, stack location, finished length, and final site checks.
A visual reference to cornice shapes and details, created to help designers compare profiles, curves, scallops, overlays, pleats, and fabric treatments during the window treatment design process.
