Finishing double side hems and bottom hem by hand.
If 1″ double side hems are used, cut stiffening 4″ shorter than the width of each drapery length. When using a heading with woven-in pockets for pleater pins, (available by the yard) allow 2″ at the top for heading and seam. Pin right side of heading to right side of drapery ⁵/₁₆″ below edge across the top. Consider the ″return″ of the drapery at each side, and position woven-in pockets so that the pleat comes at the turn of the rod. Stitch, taking ½″ seam; then turn heading to underside. Press and stitch ¼″ from the lower edge of the heading.
Type of hook used for forming pleats and hanging draperies.
RIGHT SIDE OF MATERIAL
Place pleat tape at top, ⁵/₁₆″ from edge. Stitch ½″ from edge.
1½″ BOTH SIDES FOR HEM WRONG SIDE OF PLEAT TAPE
Tape turned to underside. Stitch tape to drapery at lower edge. Machine stitch 1″ side hems.