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lace
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Very light open-work fabric made from cotton, viscose or nylon;
pattern can be applied to mesh ground. It is used in windows for
privacy, as bed drapes and as romantic-style bedcovers, cushion
covers and dressing-table skirts. It is also available as edging
and in frills.
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Ladder
- The strings on a blind used to support the slats.
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lambrequin
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Stiff, shaped pelmet inspired by the elaborate harnesses of
horses. They were first used in 17th century French interiors
often in conjunction with portires. As they developed over the
centuries, they frequently continued down the sides of the frame
to form a surround to the window.
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laminate
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A thin protective covering, bonded to a material.
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leading edges
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Inner vertical edges of a pair of curtains or draperies.
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Levolor
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Blind and shade fabricator. Products include Mark I, Riviera,
Monaco, Ovation, Cirrus, Nu Wood, Natural Shades, Century
Collection, and others. A division of Newell. (4110 Premier
Drive, Highpoint, NC 27265)
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Levolor 1" miniblind
- 5 gauge contract aluminum miniblind made by Levolor
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LightMaster
- aluminum blinds without rout holes, made by Levolor.
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linen
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A strong cloth spun from flax. Its disadvantages are a tendency
to shrink and crease. It is more practical when blended with
cotton to form a linen union, and can also be strengthened with
synthetic yarn. It is used for chair and sofa slip-covers and
occasionally curtains, though it can be a little stiff to drape well.
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linen union
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An inexpensive and hardwearing linen-and-cotton mixture.
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lining
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A secondary hanging sewn in at the back of a curtain to protect
it from the light and improve its hanging qualities.
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lining fabric
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A secondary fabric used to back curtains to protect them from
light and dust. Usually a cotton sateen fabric with a slight sheen.
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Louver
- The part of a shutter which opens and closes.
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LouverDrape
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Blind and shade fabricator known mostly for its vertical blinds.
Products include Premierline, Necessities, Fabricel, Carousel,
Arielle, and others. A division of Newell. (4110 Premier Drive,
Highpoint, NC 27265)
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Luminette
- Vertical blind made of sheer fabric, made by Hunter Douglas.
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Macro blind
- 2" aluminum blind
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Madras cotton
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Brightly colored fabric, woven with a checked plaid or striped
design.
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Magneflex
- 1" aluminum blind installed between two panes of glass, usually
in a door.
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Mark1
- 8 gauge aluminum high quality miniblind with special headrail, made
by Levolor.
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Marquisette
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A thin, open-mesh fabric, often of artificial fibers.
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Matchstick shades
- A roman styled shade made of woolen sticks/dowels. Made
by many manufacturers including Levolor and DelMar.
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Micro blind
- 1/2" aluminum blind
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Mini blind
- 1" aluminum blind
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miter
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The diagonal seam joining two pieces of fabric at a corner.
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Moir
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Sometimes called watered silk. It is finished with a process that
gives the fabric a wavy effect. Used for light upholstery, walling
and cushions.
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Monaco 1" miniblind
- 6 gauge aluminum miniblind made by Levolor
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mullions
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Vertical bars of stone or wood dividing the lights of a window.
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muslin
- Lightweight gauze made from cotton. Sheer and crisp, it can be
patterned with floral motifs. It is inexpensive but tends to shrink
and crease.
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muslin lawn
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A crisper and more finely woven version of cheesecloth. It
makes excellent translucent curtains.
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net
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A very light, open-mesh, almost transparent fabric made from
cotton, silk, or man-made fibers, usually in white or cream but
these days available in a wide range of colors including dramatic
dark ones.
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Newell
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Parent company of a host of blind/shade fabricators, including
Levolor, Del Mar, LouverDrape, Joanna, Kirsch, and others. (29
East Stephenson Street, Freepoint, IL 61032)
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Newport 1" miniblind
- 8 gauge contract aluminum miniblind made by Levolor
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No Brainer Blinds and
Shades
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The world's most popular and trusted online source for blinds
and shades. Located at NuWood
- 2" faux wood blind made of a wood/vinyl alloy. Made by Levolor.
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Opaque
- Term used to describe any product that lets NO light filter through
it, like the Graber Cocoon, and the Hunter Douglas Eclipse shades
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ormolu
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Pale yellow gilt or bronzed metallic ware normally covered with
a protective coat of clear lacquer.
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Osborne & Little
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English high-end fabric vendor. All exclusive fabrics, and very
traditional. (90 Commerce Rd., Stamford, CT 06902)
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ottoman
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Available in cotton, silk, and synthetic yarns, it has a horizontal
rib pattern, the stripes of which can be in different colors. It is
hardwearing and suitable for upholstery.
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padded edge
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Leading edge of a curtain or drapery containing a roll of padding
to create a distinctive and luxurious effect.
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Paisley
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Fine woolen cloth printed with intricate scroll or pine designs,
which have become a classic motif.
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Palladian window
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A window with a high, round-topped central section and two
lower, square-topped side sections. Also called Venetian
window and arch-top.
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passementerie
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Trimmings used on curtain, blinds, pelmets, bed hangings and
cushions to give definition and add decorative detail.
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Payne Fabrics
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Fabric vendor. (1000 Fountain Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX
75050)
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pelmet board
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A horizontal board used to support a pelmet and sometimes as a
base for swags and tails.
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pencil pleats
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Narrow, regular pleats in the heading of a curtain or balloon
shade. They can be made by hand, but are generally formed
using decorator tape.
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Phenomena 3
- A triple celled honeycomb Duette shade by Hunter Douglas.
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piano nobile
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the principal floor of a large house, with higher ceilings than the
ground floor/basement or floor(s) above, and containing the
main reception rooms. Based on Italian Renaissance ideas, and
meaning ìnoble floor.î
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picot braid
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A woven cotton braid of various widths with a bobble edging.
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pinch pleats
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Regularly spaced triple pleats, used for curtain, drapery, or
valance headings. They can be formed by hand or using a
decorator tape that either pulls up with cords or has pockets for
special pleater hooks. See French pleats.
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Pindler & Pindler
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Fabric vendor. (11910 Poindexter Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021)
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pinoleums
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Very narrow wooden slatted blinds.
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piping
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A length of cord covered with bias binding and used as a
decorative edging. Also referred to as welt.
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pleat
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A fold or crease, either pressed or stitched in place.
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Pleated Shade
- Economical single layer fabric shade which when lowered folds
like an accordion. Also see Honeycomb shade.
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pleater hooks
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Pronged hooks used with pleater tape to make pinch pleats.
When the prongs are slotted into the pockets in the tape and
pinched together, they form a pleat.
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pleater tape
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A decorator tape used with pleater hooks to create pinch pleats.
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plush
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Old-fashioned form of velvet, with a deeper but sparser pile.
Favored by the Victorians, it was made from wool or mohair and
sometimes cotton. The modern equivalent is man-made.
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pole
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A brass, wrought iron, or wood rod that has a decorative finial at
each end and is supported by brackets. Curtains are hung from
the pole.
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polonaise
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A bed set lengthwise against the wall, sometimes in an alcove,
surmounted by a small dome and elaborately dressed. Usually
has high ends. Also refers to style of 18th century dress.
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poplin
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Light-to-medium-weight cotton or rayon fabric which has a fine
rib and slight sheen. It is inexpensive and drapes well. The
heavier, ribbed fabric can even be used for loose covers.
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portire
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Curtain that hangs behind a door to cover it completely and keep
out drafts.
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poufed heading
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The stand-up part of the fabric above a gathered heading or a
rod-pocket heading, which is teased out to form a fat ruffle.
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PowerRise
- A battery powered remote controlled mechanism used to raise or
lower Duettes and Silhouettes. Made by Hunter Douglas.
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pre-corded track
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Curtain track bought with an integral cording system for closing
and opening curtains.
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pull-ups
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Curtains which pull up vertically (can be festoon, Austrian or
other).
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