What is a curtain header?

A curtain heading is the top piece of the curtain that attaches to the curtain track or rod. The heading style you choose can dramatically change the overall look of your finished curtains and will influence the type of rod or track you can use.
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What is curtain header height?

The header height is the distance from the eye to where you want the top of your curtain to come to on the track or below the pole. For tracks, we always suggest a header height that is just above the top of your track, meaning that it is not visible above the top of the curtain.
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What are the tops of curtains called?

But what are those treatments above the window called? Simply put, they're called valances. Valances are stationary, meaning that they don't move. Shades can also be hung above a window, which are functional window treatments that can be moved up or down.
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What is a header on a valance?

The header is the ruffling part of the panel that sits above the rod.
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What is drapery header tape?

Header tape is a stiff fabric band sewn on the back of the fabric along the top of the curtain panel. The tape is gathered into pleats evenly across the panel; it's made with pleat pockets already in place so the gathering task is quick and precise.
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What size curtain rod do I need for a 3 inch pocket?

A 3 inch pocket will accept a 2 1/2 inch continental curtain rod or a 1 1/2 inch diameter round decorative rod. Most of our Curtains and Drapes have this size pocket. Decorative Rods should be used with Grommet and Tab Top Curtains.
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What is the difference between a valance and a cornice?

The primary difference between a curtain valance and a cornice is that valances are made out of drapery or fabric, while cornices are typically made out of wood. Valances also add a softer accent to a room.
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What is an eyelet heading?

Eyelet curtains or Ring Top curtains are a contemporary curtain heading for use with curtain poles. Eyelet heading gives large even soft pleats and are so called because they have metal rings at the top of the curtain in place of a normal header tape.
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What is the box above curtains called?

A cornice is a box-like wooden valance typically crafted from plywood, then covered with paint, wallpaper, or fabric and mounted to the wall above the window.
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Does curtain length include the header?

- Curtain length is typically measured from the top of the rod pocket/Tab Top to the bottom edge of the curtain. - If the curtain has a header (the part above the rod pocket), this is not included in the length of the curtain.
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How do you measure curtain height?

Measure apron length curtains from the top of the window frame to one inch below the window sill. For a full-length appearance, try these styles: Float: Curtains that hover just above the floor. Measure hover length curtains from the top of the window frame to one inch above the floor.
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What is the curtain drop?

1. The Drop or Drop. This is the measurement of your curtains from the top to the bottom, or header to hem. If your curtains go right to the ceiling of a standard room height, the drop will be around 2.4m.
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What is an edge finish?

edge finishing is a process used to finish the visible edges of plywood panels or multi-ply surfaces by laminating a plastic or wood veneer strip along the edge.
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What is the finished edge of fabric called?

A selvage (US English) or selvedge (British English) is a "self-finished" edge of a piece of fabric which keeps it from unraveling and fraying.
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How do you add tab tops to curtains?

Instructions
  1. Cut the Panel Fabric. The length and width of your curtain panels will depend on the size and placement of the windows, plus the hem allowances. ...
  2. Determine Tab Length. ...
  3. Cut 'Em Out. ...
  4. Finish the Panel Edges. ...
  5. Attach the Tabs. ...
  6. Attach the Facing. ...
  7. Press the Facing. ...
  8. Sew the Facing.
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What are tab top curtains?

What are tab top curtains? Tab top curtains are different from normal curtains, as fabric loops are made from the header or the top edge of the curtains. They are winded over the curtain pole or rod and fixed at the front through buttons or lace ties.
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How much should curtain rod extend past window?

As a general rule, drapes will be open during the day, so make sure the curtain rod extends at least four inches on each side of the window's inside frame. To create the illusion of a wider window, extend the rod up to 10 inches beyond the window's frame.
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How wide should curtains be for 72 inch window?

How Wide Should Curtains Be For A 72-Inch Window? Let's say you want standard, thick curtains to cover your 72-inch window. You'll want to look for curtains that measure between 144 and 180 inches wide.
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What size curtain rod do I need for 72 inch window?

A rod that is 48 to 84 inches in length will adequately fit a window up to 72 inches wide. This size is the most common window you will find in many homes.
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