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Window Treatment Terminology
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view common curtain terms and descriptions.
All of our lace is made here in the U S,
Liechtenstein and France.
Most of our lace is made of 100%
polyester. Our ring Lace is 1/3 cotton and 2/3 polyester.
All of our Lace is machine washable, cold water, gentle cycle, mild soap, no bleach. Do
not put in the dryer. Lay flat to dry or hang back up on your windows to dry. There are
various weights of our lace that are described below.
Jacquard Lace
These are the finest of all the laces and
can be used by themselves of as a lace panel behind a fabric curtain. They will give you
minimum coverage, unless it is a very busy pattern. When measuring your window you should
order 1 ½ to 2 times the width of your window. There is also table lace in the Jacquard
Lace.
Country Knit
This is our heavy weight lace and are
usually in the country Victorian designs, such as the Hospitality
Curtain, the Snowman Mantel, Angel Mantel etc. These patterns show up very nicely on the
heavy weight country knit. They are 100% Polyester.
European Macramé Ring Lace
The Ring Lace is a very elegant lace and
is made in France on a loom. The lace is 1/3 cotton and 2/3 polyester. It is only
available by the foot. 1 ½ to 2 times the width of your window is recommended.
We also offer a ring lace and sheer which
is a custom curtain where they use your choice of ring lace with out the rings, and attach
it to a sheer panel. Click here for sample. This is a custom curtain and all orders for
these curtains must be called in by phone at
1-800-242-0738.
Elegant Cotton Lace
This is a new line of curtains
superbly styled with old world craftsmanship, made in the USA.
Many of these curtains are made of 70%
preshrunk cotton and 30% Polyester and are machine wash, cold water, line dry or hang back
on the window to dry. Some times because of the cotton content, the 84" panels tend
to run a little longer. These curtain panels look great with a fabric swag or jabot as a
top treatment.
Clipped Embroidery
This is a new item for us and is very
very popular. The clipped embroidery is a fine gauge lace with the look of embroidery, it
has depth and texture to the lace. Windsor and Floral Trellis are two of our newest styles
where you can see this type of lace. Made of 100% Polyester and machine wash, cold water,
lay flat to dry.
Sublimation and Appliqués
Sublimation was introduced a few
years ago and is a color application that is actually a painting process. The design is
permanently painted on the lace and you can find it on wall hangings, table lace and some
of the lace curtains. They are machine washable and the color is permanent and will not
wash out.
Appliqués you will find on our table
lace and wall hangings. These are small appliqués that are permanently attached and will
not come off in washing.
Sunlight and Coverage
Our Elegant
Cotton Line of Lace Curtains are part cotton
and part polyester and offer a much denser pattern to allow more
coverage and privacy then our 100% Polyester curtains. We also
recommend putting up a sheer French viol panel next to your window
first and then your lace window treatment. If you are placing your Lace Curtains in direct
sunlight and want to protect furniture and carpets we recommend a room darkening shade or
a mini blind.
You will need to mount your Lace window
treatment on the outside of your window if you have a shade or mini blind.
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When
measuring for the width of your lace curtains, measure where you plan to put your rod.
Tension rods are quite popular, so you would measure the inside of your window frame, if
using a tension rod. Measure outside of of frame if using a conventional rod.
Length is a matter of personal taste,
there is no decorating rules. One suggestion, if you choose a lace design with a lace
scallop at the bottom, you should measure to the end of the glass so you see the lace
scallop from the outside. Suggested fullness is 1 1/2 - 2 times the width of your window.
Again fullness is a matter of personal preference.
If you are ordering a custom length
curtain allow an extra 4” for rod pocket and header.
Feel free to contact
us via e-mail or call us directly: 1.800.242.0738 if you need assistance. We ask that
you have your window measurements when you call.
We ask that if you are ordering a cut
curtain, that you be extra careful in measuring, and always round it up to the
nearest foot. Cut curtains are sold by the foot or 1/2 foot, not inches. For example, if
your window measures 33” wide, round up to 36” wide then figure in fullness 1
1/2 times would be 4 1/2 foot. A window 44” wide, round up to 48”, a window
56” wide round up to 60”. You're always safe with 3” to 4” extra than
not enough.
Do you have a question or comment about our products or services? If so,
we would love to hear from you! Just
click here and fill out the online form. We will respond as quickly as possible. You can also
contact us toll free: 1-800-242-0738.
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