Drapery. Roman shades. The finishing details.A home, in its own time.

Choosing a curtain heading

Compare our Two Pinch Pleat, Three Pinch Pleat and Cartridge Pleat construction, then plan your panels and coordinating track.

Step 1

Compare the top edge

Two Pinch Pleat and Three Pinch Pleat are pinched at the very top edge, with no unpinched band above the pinch. Cartridge Pleat has rounded, unpinched cylindrical folds.

  • Two Pinch Pleat: Two folds pinched together at the very top edge, with no unpinched band above the pinch.
  • Three Pinch Pleat: Three folds pinched together at the very top edge, with no unpinched band above the pinch.
  • Cartridge Pleat: Rounded, unpinched cylindrical folds at the header.

Step 2

Choose a single panel or a pair

A single panel draws to one side. A pair opens from the center. Choose the arrangement for the way you want to use the window, and allow the curtain to clear handles and other obstructions.

Enter the full track coverage width once. For a pair, do not divide or double that width. The configuration handles the fabric allowance for your selection.

Single panel or a pair Single / one sidePair / center draw
Leave room for the gathered fabric on the opening side or sides.

Step 3

Match the heading to the hardware

Both K-Rail and Architrac work with all three offered headings. Compatible curtain hooks and carriers are included in the complete hardware kit. Curtain hardware is purchased separately from the fabric treatment.

Choose wall or ceiling mounting and check your mounting surface. Roman shades use their own headrail; a curtain heading is not a Roman shade option.

Track, carriers, heading and baton Track + internal carriersHooks connect to the heading tape
Concept diagram, not a fabrication drawing. Final carrier spacing and heading specification need approval.

Step 4

Confirm the fabric and measurements

Compare the color in a physical sample in your own room. The product configuration lets you choose the heading and lining, enter measurements, and review the resulting price before checkout.

All three offered curtain headings use the same pricing rules. Lining and your measured configuration still affect the price. Product imagery does not preview every selected heading.

Before you finish

Use the curtain measuring guide before ordering. You arrange measurement and installation. Confirm your selected construction and dimensions in the product configuration.