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8 years ago
I recently had some made like these with the cartridge pleats and they were made out of state and then shipped to our person to install. Were your's made locally for the client? I ask as mine did not have any packing agents helping keep the cartridge area rounded and there looks to be a crease in the stiffing/buckram where they should be rounded. Is this a common issue (and will come out in time with the weight of the drapes) and normal for these delicate drapes to be shipped in this manner? Thanks for any help and knowledge you can provide.
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Comments (4)

  • PRO
    8 years ago
    Hi there- yes, these were made local. Do your cartridge pleats have hooks on the back? These ones are not pleated with hooks but have snap tape (ripplefold) which keeps them evenly spaced and rounded. If you hang your drapes up they should settle down and fall into place. If after a week or so you can give them some light steam (depending on the fabric) on the pleats that can help also.
  • 8 years ago
    Thanks so much for taking the time to respond! Yes, have hooks on back. They have been hung up for about two weeks. Image of crease for reference.
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    Have you tried some steam or ironing? Depending on the fabric (low heat if polyester) you can hold a rounded bottle or something that will keep the shape in behind and give it a press.
  • 8 years ago
    No, I have not tried steaming or ironing yet. They messed up the length too, so need to get that fixed first. They tried moving the pins to help with the length, but created the top part to topple over and create a horizontal crease across the top (on top of the crease where they should be rounded at the top).

    The tag says not to steam and to professionally clean? Maybe they could get it out, or try an iron?