Terminology, reference dimensions, common practices, and technical standards used in custom window treatments.
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.
A beginner-friendly guide to window treatments, explaining the main types including fabric panels, Roman shades, sheers, valances, blinds, shutters, roller shades, cellular shades, woven wood shades, and layered combinations.
