Bishop’s Sleeves- Draperies in which each panel has been gathered in one or more places and tied to give a pouffy appearance above the tiebands. This look is achieved with tiebacks pulling the curtain tight to the window frame, creating any number of poufs.

Designer’s Tip: Additional fabric may be used to create soft drapery folds on the floor, called a “puddle.”

Draw Drapery- Any drapery treatment designed for use with a traverse rod, creating a window covering that can be drawn open or closed. This can be from both sides, to the center [center draw], or from one side to the other [one-way draw].

Hand-Drawn Drapery- Drapery treatment that is pulled open or closed by hand or with a baton.

Overdrapery- Layer of drapery in front, or closest to the room, when two or more pairs of draperies are layered onto a window. It is usually the heavier fabric.

Pinch Pleated Drapery- Drapery in which finished panels are folded, pleated, sewn, and tacked to create its fullness. Pleats are typically created using three folds of fabric, and the draperies become fuller as more fabric is pleated into the panels.

Rod Pocket Drapery- Drapery constructed with a pocket or sleeve at the top, and sometimes bottom, into which a drapery rod is inserted. Fullness is created by shirring the draperies onto the rod. This treatment is stationary and the pleats are spaced at intervals to control the fullness of the drapery.

Stationary Panel- One or more finished drapery panels that do not traverse and have a primarily decorative function.

Tieback Drapery- Drapery which is tied back from the window using tiebands, cords, or hardware tiebacks, creating a graceful swooping appearance and allowing light to enter the room.

Top Treatment- Any decorative window treatment added at the top of the window designed to cover the hardware and add an accent. Cornices are a typical top treatment usually constructed of plywood on a six inch dust cap which is then shaped, padded, and covered with fabric.

Underdrapery- Layer of drapery closest to the window, behind the overdrapery, when two or more pairs of draperies are layered onto a window. It is usually unlined sheers or casements.