Bias cut: A bias fabric cut is one that is a 45-degree angle of the fabric weave. This cut of fabric will have a lot of give to it, allowing swags to drape better, and better enable cording to hug curves. Prints should always be checked before cutting on the bias. Some upright prints can be cut on the bias and will look fantastic, and others won’t.
Bottom hem: The turned portion of fabric that forms a finished edge at the bottom of drapery.
Box pleat: Pleats formed by two folded edges facing each other. Box pleats are evenly spaced and stitched.
A. Closed box pleat: This is when pleats of fabric are pressed flat so the edges of the pleats touch each other all the way across the front and all the way across the back of the treatment (three times fullness).
B. Open box pleat: Pleats of fabric are taken on the front of the treatment and pressed flat. A space is then left between the edges of said pleats.
C. Inverted box pleats: Pleats of fabric are taken in the back of the treatment and pressed flat. The sides of the pleats do not touch.
Bullion fringe: A long thick fringe of individual cords or twisted cords.
Break: The extra length added to draperies so they lay on the floor. Length varies from 1 inch to a few inches.
Breaking the Buckram: The practice of creasing the buckram between pleats in order to make the pleats fall properly when draperies are opened. Usually done at installation.
Buckram or Bucram: (AKA crinoline) See “crinoline” for definition.
*reprinted with permission from the WCAA Standards Manual. www.wcaa.org
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