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Apron
Wood facing below the sill on windows.
A LA DUCHESSE
A type of bed with a canopy suspended from the ceiling rather than supported by posts, also known as an angle bed.
Baldachino
A canopy resting on columns, usually an altar.
Banding
Strips of coordinating or contrasting fabric, finished and affixed to the style as a decorative accent.
Bias
A line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric.
Bias Binding
Strips of fabric cut on the bias.
Bleed Through
When two fabrics are used in layers, and the darker color of the bottom one 'bleeds through' to the top one, spoiling the color and pattern.
Blind Stitch
A stitch frequently used for attaching applique pieces or binding, hidden under the top.
Canopy
A draped covering suspended over a piece of furniture, like a bed or seat of honor.
Cased Heading
A curtain heading consisting of a simple hemmed top through which a rod or narrow pole could be slotted.
Ceiling-Mounted Track
Track mounted to the ceiling for curtains, useful for high windows or wide sills.
Combination Rods
Two or three drapery rods sharing one set of brackets, used for layered looks.
Contrast Lining
A colored fabric used as a lining when some parts will show from the front.
Center Draw
A pair of draperies that open and close from the center of the windows.
Clearance
The distance between the wall and the back of the rod or treatment.
Crinoline
Stiffening material similar to buckram used in drapery headings.
Curtain Wire
A coiled wire used for lightweight fabrics, sheers, and nets, fixed by eyelets.
Detachable Linings
Lining that hangs by special heading tape from the same hooks as the curtain but is not stitched to the fabric.
Double Tracks
Tracks useful for using two sets of curtains or a pelmet and curtain.
Drapery Panel
One complete section of drapery, often used as stationary side panels.
Drop Length
The distance from the top of the object to where the fabric ends.
Dust Cap
The wood board at the top of treatments to prevent dust settling on the under treatment.
Envelope Curtains
Casual curtains that do not pull back, with hooked bottom corners.
Extendable Track
The most common curtain track that can be adjusted to fit different window widths.
Fan Curtain
Similar to a fan shade, used on half-circle windows with the fan facing up.
Fan Flooded
The vertical fold of fabric creating folds for pinch pleats.
Fan Shades
Arcs of fabric fastened to the back, pulled together in the center.
Face Fabric
The main fabric that faces the interior of the room.
Finished Width
The actual width of a treatment after all allowances.
Finished Drop Line
The place where the curtain stops.
Finished Length
The exact vertical measurement for draperies or curtains.
Flexible Track
Tracks designed to fit bay or bow windows, made of PVC.
Flush Mount
Depth required to mount a window treatment recessed inside the window frame.
Fullness
The ratio of total fabric used to the finished width of a drapery.
Half-Tester
A rectangular canopy above a bed extending partway from the bed.
Hem Allowance
Extra fabric added to create a hem.
Inside Mount
Installation of a window covering inside the window frame.
Ladder Cord
Thin cords holding blinds together, sometimes substituted with cloth tape.
Leading Edge
The inner vertical edges of the curtain that meet at the center of the window.
Lift
The control, usually a cord, which raises and lowers blinds or shades.
Light Strike
The gap in a window treatment through which light penetrates.
Mullion
Trim that separates smaller panes of glass in a window.
Outside Mount
Installation of window coverings beyond the window frame.
Panel
Sections of fabric sewn together to cover a window.
Passementerie
Fancy decorative trimmings such as tassels and ribbons.
Pattern Match
Matching random pattern repeats vertically at the selvage edge.
Pattern Repeat
The interval between repetitions of the same pattern.
Pleating Tape
Fabric tape sewn onto drapery headings for stiffness and concealment of hooks.
Polonaise
A bed set lengthwise against a wall and surmounted by a small dome.
Projection
The distance from the wall to the front of the rod.
Puddle
Long draperies lying on the floor in a puddle fashion.
Railroading
Using fabric horizontally instead of vertically to avoid seams in long lengths.
Return
The distance from the front of a window treatment to the wall.
Right Side
The printed side of the fabric, which is the finished side.
Stackback
The area used by pleated curtains when open on either side of the window.
Stagecoach Valance
A panel of fabric mounted on a board attached to a narrow window frame.
Tester
Canopy framework over a four-poster bed.
Trouser Beak
1-2" of extra fabric beyond what’s needed to reach the floor.
Turkish Bed
A narrow bed set into a shaped recess.
Velcro
Hook and loop tape used for attaching fabric to a mounting board.
Wadded Edge
A rolled fabric border, stuffed to create a sausage shape.
Wadding
A soft material used for stuffing shapes like goblet headings.
Wrong Side
The back of the fabric, less finished side with stray threads.
