To measure fabric for pinch pleated drapes, first, determine the desired finished width and height of the drapes. For width, multiply the total rod length by a fullness factor (typically 2 to 3 times, depending on the look you want). For height, measure from the top of the curtain rod to the desired length, adding extra for headers and hems. Finally, account for shrinkage by adding an additional 10% to the total fabric needed.
Consumers switched from buying pinch-pleated draperies and curtains to miniblinds accessorized with a "top treatment"--a swath of fabric that matched some other component of the interior.
You usually need to take your drapes to a dry cleaner to have them properly cleaned, however the labels will give detailed instructions. You can also use a steamer to clean them up to a point.
Drapes and curtains of any kind can be found in home decoration stores, home improvement stores, or other various stores locally. Home Depot may stock curtains. Other places where one can buy pinch pleat drapes may include JC Penny and Sears. An online source is Half Price Drapes.
Pinched pleat curtains are very elegant and stylish. You can get them at several places. I would try www.bedbathstore.com/pinpleatdrap.html or www.wrights.com/wrights/class/homedec/pinchpleat/pinch... - Cached
A 'pinch' is not a recognised measure- it depends on the size of your fingers,so is very innacccurate.
A "pinch" is just that... such as a pinch of salt in a recipe. I was told at one point that a Pinch works out to about 1/8th of a teaspoon, but it's probably even a little less than that. To do "a pinch of salt", one would pinch some salt between their fingers and put it in the recipe.
Ah, measuring a pinch of salt is like adding a touch of magic to your cooking! In the metric system, you can use a unit called a "gram" to measure a pinch of salt. Just gently sprinkle a small amount into your dish, like adding a sprinkle of happiness to brighten your day.
One tenth a teaspoon is a pinch. Ever heard of "A pinch of cinnamin"? Kinda like that.
Long pleated skirts have been a fashion staple for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman women wore them to classic effect. Long pleats cover a multitude of figure flaws and elongates the leg, making a woman look long, lean, and put together. The origins of modern pleat construction has its roots in Renaissance time. Although most pleating today is done by machines, they still follow the old guidelines. Basically, there are four common constructions used in long pleated skirts. The knife pleat is the most basic, dating from the 16th century. It presents a smooth line and a straight fall, down from the waist to hem. Knife pleats can go from wide to narrow, but all widths follow the three-to-one rule: three inches of fabric makes one inch of finished pleat. Today’s box pleat originated in Renaissance Italy. Box pleats poof out slightly from the waist and have more spring. This pleat is simply two box pleats back-to-back. The 3-1 ratio is used in these pleats as well. They are usually found on thicker fabric, such as velvet, brocade, or wool. Floor-length kilts, for example, are often box-pleated. Rolled pleats are also from the 16th century, and are not as commonly found today on long pleated skirts. Basically, these pleats make a long tube effect from waist to ankle. A large pinch of fabric is rolled in on itself. These kind of pleats are usually not side to side, but can have an inch or more of fabric between each pleat. The cartridge pleat was more common when women hand-sewed their long pleated skirts. A length of fabric is worked into even gathers, and the top is whip-stitched onto a waistband. It gives the appearance of narrow knife pleats. Today, with tailoring details becoming all-important in women’s clothes, even moms-to-be can wear a long pleated skirts and look in proportion and fine. Little girl’s dresses look darling with pleats. Elder ladies can look straight and dignified in a long pleated skirt. Classics have a way of staying through the years, because they are, well, classic.There isn’t a woman on this planet that a pleated skirt can’t flatter.
To pinch is a verb. "Pinch" as in the phrase "in a pinch" or as in "a pinch of salt", then pinch would be a noun.
I pinch, you pinch, he/she/it pinches We pinch, you-all pinch, they pinch
No, it is not. -Nor is pinch, spoon, heap or handful,