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gathering tape
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A decorator tape in which cords are pulled up to create a
gathered effect (using narrow, two-cord gathering tape) or pencil
pleats (using a wider gathering tape).
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gaufrage
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From the French word for embossing or stamping, a pattern is
applied to a fabric by means of heated rollers. It is mostly done
on velvet for upholstery.
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georgette
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Available in many fibers and a fine fabric with a crepelike
texture. It is available in a wide range of colors and drapes well.
It can be used for lightweight curtains for beds and windows and
for Austrian blinds.
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gimp
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Woven braid used to ornament curtains, bed, and chairs. It can
be very complex in design.
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gingham
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A checked cotton fabric which is a perennial favorite cheap and
charming furnishing fabric. Gingham comes in a wide range of
primary colors and check sizes. The best gingham is made of
pure cotton. It is often used in kitchens and childrenís rooms and
for table linen.
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glass curtains
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Sheer undercurtains hanging behind the main curtains.
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glazing bars
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The bars of wood or metal which hold panes of glass in place.
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goblet pleats
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Pinch pleats with the top edge pushed out and padded to form a
goblet shape.
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Graber
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Blind and shade fabricator. A division of Springs. Products
include Crystal Pleat, Evenpleat, Crescendo, and others. (7549
Graber Rd., Middleton, WI 53562)
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grommet
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A metal ring punched through fabric to create a secure hole
through which poles, rods, or wire can be inserted.
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grosgrain
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A silk cloth with a pronounced ribbed surface.
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grotesque
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Ornamental motif based on Roman ornament found in grotto
(underground chamber) of Golden House of Nero, featuring
coiling foliage with people and animals in arabesques.
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half-tester
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A rectangular canopy above a bed, extending only part-way
down the bed from the headboard. The curtain draped at either
side created a shallow three-dimensional effect.
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heading
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The top of a curtain, drapery, valance, or balloon shade,
finished with tape, ties, rings, or other treatments, which hangs
from a rod or pole. Headings range from simple, unpleated tabs
to handmade pleats backed by hooks. They are often made using
decorator tape to form pinch pleats or gathered headings.
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heading tape
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Ready-made gathering tape that is attached to the top of a
curtain to create a particular heading.
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Heritage Miniblinds
- Contract aluminum miniblind made by Bali.
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herringbone
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A twill weave, usually wool or tweed, achieved by alternating
the diagonal pattern within the cloth. It is suitable for upholstery.
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holdback
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An ornamental wood or metal shape attached to the wall on
either side of a window near a curtain or drapery, which is
looped over the holdback when open.
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Holland
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Medium-weight cloth made from linen or cotton. The non-
fraying edges make it ideal for roller shades.
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hook-and-loop tape
(velcro)
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Self-gripping tape that comes in sew-on and self-adhesive forms.
It is mainly used to attach a cornice or valance to the front edge
of the valance shelf; the ìhookî side is stuck to the shelf, the
ìloopî side is sewn to the valance or cornice.
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Honeycomb shade
- Cellular insulating shade manufactured by most major
manufacturers. From the side the shade looks like stacked honeycombs.
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hourglass curtain
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A sash curtain tied at the center to create a ìwaistedî effect.
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Hunter Douglas
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Blind and shade fabricator, with unique and innovative products.
Products include Duette honeycomb shades, Luminette,
Silhouette, Country Wood Blinds, Everwood, Woodmates,
Decor miniblinds, Celebrity miniblinds, Lightline miniblinds,
and others. (#2 Parkway, Rt. 17 S., Upper Saddle River, NJ
07458-0740)
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Ikat
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Chinese silk or cotton fabric tie-dyed to create softly outlined
geometric patterns.
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Indienne
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A type of printed cotton first imported towards the end of the
16th century.
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insulated linings
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May rely on the weight and composition of the fibers they
contain or may incorporate metal particles on the reverse to
reflect heat back into the room. Examples: Milium (which is
metal-backed) for insulation without weight, roclon (a heavy
rubberized fabric now available in white) for blackout and
insulation.
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interlining
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A soft layer of cloth placed between the face fabric and lining to
provide insulation and also improve the way the curtain or
drapery hangs.
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interlocking
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A method of linking layers of face fabric, interlining, and lining
using long, loose stitches known as lockstitch.
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inverted pleat
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A pleat formed like a box pleat in reverse, so that the edges of
the pleat meet in the middle on the right side of the fabric.
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Italian stringing
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A way of drawing curtains in which the curtains are joined in the
center and the actual heading remains fixed while the curtains
draw backwards and forwards by means of diagonally strung
cords placed about one-third of the way down the curtains; also
called reefed curtains.
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Jacquard
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The name of the loom which originally had a series of punched
cards to control the weaving of the threads; computerized
versions are used today. The resulting patterns are usually multi-
colored and elaborate.
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jardiniËre curtains
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Usually sheer, with the bottom of the curtain rising in the center
to give a curved finish and reveal some of the window.
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Joanna
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Roller shade fabricator. A division of Newell. (4110 Premier
Drive, Highpoint, NC 27265)
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Kasmir
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Fabric vendor with broad assortment; moderately priced. (2229
Monitor Street, Dallas, TX 75207)
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Kirsch
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Popular supplier of decorative drapery hardware. A division of
Newell. (4110 Premier Drive, Highpoint, NC 27265)
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knife pleats
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Sharply pressed, narrow, closely spaced pleats all running in the
same direction.
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Kravet Fabrics
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Fabric vendor. Broad selection in medium price range. (225
Central Avenue South, Bethpage, NY 11714)
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