pinch pleat

Gathered curtain heading

A pinch pleat is a type of drapery heading where fabric is gathered into evenly spaced folds and stitched together at the top, creating a tailored, formal look.

The pleats typically come in groups of two or three fingers of fabric pinched together: The living room curtains have elegant pinch pleats.

The style is classic in traditional interior design.

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