One of the more popular is the inverted pleat which is also known as a box pleat.
Inverted pleat curtains how to make.
Hanging your curtains this way gives them a pinched pleat look and makes them look a tad fancier.
Like the single pleat a reverse pleat gives you a very clean and crisp look.
Pin your pleats so they measure 8 inches and top stitch 8 inches down on both sides of each pleat making sure to back tack at the bottom.
Press all the pleats flat with an iron creating a 3 inch pleat so that the seam is behind the exact center of the pleat.
Learn about reverse pleat curtains or inverted pleat curtains reverse inverted or box pleat all represent a crisp clean looking curtain pleat that s great in a number of different areas and styles.
This is an inverted box pleat but if you make the pleats on the back and front the same size there s no difference between regular and inverted.
Years ago i read this tip from young house love and i have been copying it ever since.
Many types of pleated drapes have seen a rise in popularity as traditional styles have come back into fashion.
The bulk of the pleat prevents them from stacking back to a tight space.
It looks its best when made in simple plain textured fabrics or sheers and is a perfect option if you want a generous amount of fabric but a more contemporary feel than a pinch pleat.
Instead inverted pinch pleat curtains are better suited to.
Inverted box pleats have the fullness of the pleat on the back of the drape which creates a flat drapery face suitable for a contemporary interior design.
Because the pleat is sewn on the reverse side of the header you ll get a flat fronted look when the curtain is closed.
How to make diy pinch pleat curtains with pictures my trick to hang these bad boys to give them more of a polished look is pretty easy.
Also known as an inverted or box pleat this is a popular choice for modern homes.
Inverted pleat curtains are not meant to be opened and closed.
The inverted pleat is a tailored contemporary pleat that sits flat when closed at the top and has lots of fullness in the body of the curtain.