Jacqueline’s decorative curtain headings fall into two main categories, gather tape heading and buckram curtain heading. Depending on fabric choices, trimming dynamics and specific design, all heading can be tailored to suit each clients and each projects specific, unique requirements.
gather tape decorative curtain headings
Drawstring or Pencil Pleat headings, one of the most popular decorative curtain headings often are made with gather tape. This is a woven tape with integral pockets for curtain hooks and a series of 2-8 cords depending on the design and/or style of your curtain. When pulled these cords gather to form thin pleats in your curtain heading.
Classic Pencil Pleats
Classically, soft and traditional, Pencil Pleat headings have rows of 2 to 8 cords depending on the depth and design requirements. The cords can be pulled to gather your heading into neat little pleats that stand as smart as soldiers to the desired width.
This decorative curtain heading is suitable for all types of tracks and poles.
Puffball
Luxurious and feminine, Puffball Headings are perfect for highlighting a contrast colour and/or fabric texture as in this example for an extra little romance to a scheme. The puff can stay soft or be stuffed with net to add a little drama.
This decorative curtain heading is mostly suited to poles.
Drop-over or Cottage Top
Comfy and cosy the Cottage Top heading is the perfect choice for a country get-a-way as the title dictates. The drop-over cottage heading has oodles of design variation opportunities depending on the size of window and design preferences.
This decorative curtain heading is suitable for all types of tracks and poles, depending on design details.
Frill Heading
Similar to a cottage top, a frill is formed by setting the tape down from the top edge, however the drop is less so when gathered the heading stands up as apposed to flopping over. Very cute when used with contrast fabrics.
This decorative curtain heading is mostly suited to poles.
handmade buckram decorative curtain headings
Buckram Headings have a stiff infusible buckram strip, which is pleated and stitched by hand.
French Pleats
Double or triple French pleats, an elegant, decorative heading for controlling fullness. A luxurious, permanent gathered look. Great for busy designed face fabrics for a more tailored appearance.
This decorative curtain heading is suitable for all types of tracks and poles, depending on design details.
Goblet Pleats
Lovely for something a little different, spaced at intervals each goblet is stuffed to maintain a tailored shape. A triple pleat base gives a tailored look whereas a gathered base is softer. Stuffing should be removed for cleaning.
This decorative curtain heading is suitable for all types of tracks and poles, depending on design details.
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Inverted Pleats
Neat and elegant, made with single pleats. When the curtain is stacked back the space forms a forward fold, and when drawn the heading is flat. Great to work with face fabrics that have horizontal patterns.
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Box Pleats
Smart box pleats make a flat heading which look very smart for fixed headings as they hardly stack back; also great for valances. Narrow pleats with wider spaces will stack back a small amount.