Minutes Matter Studio - software for window treatments design.

Minutes Matter Studio is a computer program to help clients to visualize their dream window treatments and designers/ decorators to create the best renderings, illustrate the effects of a custom design before fabrication begins in the workroom.
This program maximizes the design process, saves hours of time during consultations and eliminates costly communication errors!

I just started to play with this program and in ten minutes I created a simple rendering for two storey window:


It is just a beginning and a long way to achieve knowledge and perfection, but the tutorial for this program will help me with my goal.
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Drapery Heading - Part Three

Just found two more interesting drapery headings for draperies.

Cartridge pleats:



Box pleats with a button:

Pictures are borrowed from following website: www.draperyconnection.com

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Draperies headings - part one

When you think about draperies heading - what first come to your mind?

Pinch pleats?

But there are many other types of pleats and headings are available. Even a pinch pleats can have some twist with little details like covered button or tassel.

I will try to showcase as much draperies heading ideas as I could find through the books, internet and magazines.

1. Pinch pleats are the most commonly used pleats to finish drapery heading. Pinch pleats offer a uniform fold and a tailored look. Two and one and a half times fullness is standard.
Traditional

Pinch Pleats with Buttons


Pinch Pleats with Little Rosettes

Pinch Pleats with Tassels

Now I will go and try to find more ideas for pleats.
So stay tuned...
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