Pin your pleats so they measure 8 inches and top stitch 8 inches down on both sides of each pleat making sure to back tack at the bottom.
How to make french pinch pleat curtains.
Free online instructions on how to make a hand pinch pleat lined curtain double pleated curtains the way they are made in a professional workroom.
If you want a traditional look for your curtains pinch pleats also known as french pleats are a great option.
French drapery pleat or pinch pleat this is the type we will be making today and it is the most common style of curtain pleat that forms 2 or 3 folds and then comes together 3 to 5 inches from the top of the curtains.
These triple pleat curtains may look intimidating but using pleater tape and hooks makes this project simple for sewers of any level.
Introduction explains steps to make the curtain and the common mistakes people make.
Press all the pleats flat with an iron creating a 3 inch pleat so that the seam is behind the exact center of the pleat.
These drapes are simple and they complement many different decors and styles.
The french pleat is a classic drapery heading also know as the three finger pleat.
They add a touch of understated elegance that enhances both a window and a room.
You can also easily add a drapery lining to these curtains.