Festoon Blind Often confused with Austrian blinds the difference being that a Festoon blind is ruched from top to bottom. Finial Decorative ends of a pole. The actual width after the treatment is finished and all allowances have been utilised. Frill A longer length of fabric gathered or pleated onto an edge for decoration. This is the ratio of fabric width to the width of the window.
Curtains are usually at least twice the window width.
Hardware Term used for tracks, poles, curtain holdbacks and valance creators. Header The extra fabric above a cased heading which forms a frill. Tape A wide woven tape incorporating pockets for curtains hooks and gathering cords. Hold Backs Decorative brass hooks or mushrooms fixed onto the wall to hold curtains back. Interlining A soft fluffy fabric placed between the face fabric and lining to help insulation.