Pinch pleat curtain is a decorative heading for curtains. It is suitable for all fabrics. These have more fabric as they gather up tighter and are fuller than pencil pleat curtains. These curtains are hand-sewn and fixed for a more luxurious and tailored look. These pleats are safe onto stiffened cloth called buckram to ensure the heading holds with its shape.
The most common pinch pleat styles have two or three pleats. Drapery pins or hooks are used to attach the panels to drapery hardware, so the fabric remains flat in between the fold and the fullness is distributed evenly with the length of the panel.
The Formula for Pinch Pleat Curtain:
Take the pole width and multiply it by 2.5 for a pinch pleat heading. Then, divide this measurement by the fabric width to evaluate how much fabric you will need to join up to give you sufficient fullness.
Fabric Options for Pinch Pleat Curtains:
The fabric you select for the pinch pleat curtain should coordinate with the overall look of the room. Choose a fabric that will reflect and enhance everything in the room. If you want your window to be the focal point of the room, select a stand-out pattern or color that will go nicely with furniture and walls.
Another factor is to recognize the functionality of the drapery panels. If they are simple, you may select a lighter-weight fabric. Functional drapery intended to maintain light blocking and privacy can use a heavier fabric. Some fabric options for pinch pleat draperies are:
- Chenille and velvet
- Silk and satin
- Cotton and linen
- Toile and suede
- Denim and damask
- Embroideries
Pinch Pleat Curtains Drape Styles:
There are many styles of pinch pleat draperies. The style that you select should best suit your decor taste, window size and type, and the quality of privacy or light that you require in the room. Double pinch pleat draperies panels, triple pinch pleat draperies panels, inverted box panels, and so on are considered the most commonly used styles.
Double pinch pleat draperies:
Double pinch pleat draperies, also called two-finger pleated panels, are a more contemporary style that includes double folds across the top of the drapery panel. Two folds are sewn directly into the fabric, creating V-shaped folds. This creates a soft fullness along the width of the panels.
Triple pinch pleat draperies panel:
Triple pinch pleat drapery panels have three folds at specific intervals along the drapery panel. These folds are sewn directly into the top edge of the curtain and end line of each pleat creating a decorative fan shape.
How Should Hang Pinch Pleat Curtains?
Firstly, count the number of rings that you have on the pole and then divide it by its half. This is the number of hooks that you need to attach to each curtain. Now, put the sharp point of the hook into stitches under the hook of the pleat until the point is hidden and only the hook end is visible. The point of each hook must meet up with the top of the curtain then insert a few hooks and hang curtains from the pole, rod, or track to check the length of the curtains.
Pinch pleat curtains have many pleats, which is why they create a beautiful, full curtain panel that can add sophistication to any room. They are really easy to hang. When you are ready to insert the pin hooks into the hook of the curtain, all you have to do is insert the hooks into rings or gliders on the curtain rod or track.
Benefits of pinch pleat curtains:
1. Timeless Elegance: The pinch pleat design is timeless and can go with any type of interior design style.
2. Easy to Maintain: They are easy to maintain. Low maintenance is required.
3. Pinch pleat curtains provide good privacy by completely covering your windows when closed. They can also be used to give additional light blocking and soundproofing.
4. Pinch pleat curtains are easy to hang and install.
5. Pinch pleat curtains look great in both chic and formal settings.
6. In making pinch pleat curtains, a wide variety of fabrics can be chosen.
7. Pinch pleat curtains are easy to wash by removing hooks.
8. Pinch pleat curtains are available with precise measurements.
9. Pinch pleat curtains are a solid middle ground between eyelet and pencil pleat curtains.
Negative sides of pinch pleat curtains:
1. Pinch pleat curtains can cause bunching at the top of the curtains.
2. Pinch pleat curtains are not suitable for all types of tracks.
3. Pinch pleat curtains are more traditional, not contemporary.
4. Pinch pleat curtains are pricey to some extent because they require more fabric which increases the cost of the entire window project.
The Final Words:
The decision to select a curtain type and drapery panel type should be ultimately according to your pocket and room style. Most often, people purchase pinch pleat curtains as they are seen as the middle ground between eyelet and pencil pleat curtains. However, they look a little more traditional than others.
