Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

MATERIALS OF DECORATION > WINDOW TREATMENT TERMS > Flashcards

WINDOW TREATMENT TERMS Flashcards

1
Q

-wood facing below the sill on window

A

Apron

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q
  • also known aa the “angel bed”

- type of bed with a canopy suspended from the ceiling

A

A La Duchesse

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q
  • canopy resting on columns

- built over an altar

A

Baldachino

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

-used to frame a piece of work

A

Banding

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

-a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles

A

Bias

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

-strip of fabric cut on the bias

A

Bias Binding

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

-a stitch that is frequently used for attaching applique pieces

A

Blind Stitch

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

-a drape cover

A

Canopy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

-curtain heading consisting of a simple hemmed top

A

Cased Heading or Sloth Heading

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q
  • 2or3 drapery rods sharing one set of brackets

- create any layered look

A

Combination Rods

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

-a colored fabric used as a lining

A

Contrast Lining

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

-a pair of draperies which open and close from the center of the window

A

Center Draw

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

-distance between the wall and the back of the rod

A

Clearance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

-stiffening material similar to buckram used in drapery headings

A

Crinoline

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

-coiled wire with a plastic coating

A

Curtain Wire

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

-hang by a special heading tape from the same hooks as the curtain, but not stitch to the curtain fabric

A

Detachable Linings

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

-useful for two sets of curtains, or a pelmet and a curtain

A

Double Tracks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q
  • used in patio door

- side panels that hang on each side of the window and do not meet in the center

A

Drapery Panel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

-distance from the top of the object to where you want the fabric to end

A

Drop Length

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q
  • to prevent dust from settling on the under treatment

- wood board at the top of top treatments, cornices or valances

A

Dust Cap

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

-casual curtains that do not pull back

A

Envelope Curtains

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

-purchased in standard sizes with a range that they can extended to

A

Extendable Track

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q
  • used on half circle windows with the fan facing up

- similar to fan shade

A

Fan Curtain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

-vertical fold of accordion, creates fold

A

Fan Folded

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

-arcs of fabric, pulled together in the center by rings and cords

A

Fan Shades

26
Q
  • main fabric that faces the interior of the room

- “good” side of the fabric

A

Face Fabric

27
Q

-actual width

A

Finished Width

28
Q

-place where the curtain stops

A

Finished Drop Line

29
Q

-the exact vertical measurement for draperies or curtains

A

Finished Length

30
Q
  • ideal for bay or bow windows if you want to follow their line with the curtains
  • made of PVC
A

Flexible Track

31
Q

-completely recessed inside the window frame

A

Flush Mount

32
Q

-ratio of the total fabric

A

Fullness

33
Q

-rectangular canopy above the bed

A

Half-Tester

34
Q

-extra fabric added to measurements to create a hem

A

Hem Allowance

35
Q

-installation of a window covering inside the window frame

A

Inside Mount

36
Q

-thin cords that are threaded through each slat that hold a blind together

A

Ladder Cord

37
Q

-the inner vertical edges of the curtain that meets its pair at the center of the window

A

Leading Edge

38
Q

-raises and lowers blinds or shades

A

Lift

39
Q

-gap on the side or in the center of a window treatment through which light penetrates

A

Light Strike

40
Q

-trims that sets off smaller panes of glass in a window

A

Mullion

41
Q

-window coverings placed on the wall beyond the window frame

A

Outside Mount

42
Q
  • pair of draperies consists of a right and left panel

- one-way draw drapery

A

Panel

43
Q

-fancy decorative trimmings such as tassels, tiebacks and ribbons

A

Passementerie

44
Q

-random pattern repeats are matched vertically at the selvage edge

A

Pattern Match

45
Q

-interval between the repetitions of the same pattern

A

Pattern Repeat

46
Q

-pre-made and evenly spaced fabric tape sewn onto a drapery heading of stiffness to receive and conceal drapery hooks

A

Pleating Tape

47
Q

-a bed set lengthwise against the wall and surmounted by a small dome

A

Polonaise

48
Q
  • hardware term

- distance from the wall to the front of the rod

A

Projection

49
Q

-long draperies that are lying on the floor in a puddle fashion

A

Puddle

50
Q
  • using fabric horizontally rather the vertically

- fabric without a nap or a directional design

A

Railroading

51
Q

-distance from the front of a window treatment to the wall

A

Return

52
Q

-printed side of the fabric that is used as the finished side of an item

A

Right Side

53
Q

-area require and used by pleated curtains when they are open on either side of the window

A

Stack Back

54
Q

-a panel of fabric mounted on a board, and attached to the inside frame of a narrow window

A

Stagecoach Valance

55
Q

-canopy framework over a four-poster bed

A

Tester

56
Q

-1-2” of extra fabric beyond what’s needed to reach the floor

A

Trouser Beak

57
Q

-narrow bed set into a draped recess

A

Turkish Bed

58
Q

-hook and loop tape used for attaching fabric to a mounting board

A

Velcro

59
Q

-rolled fabric border, stuffed to create a sausage shape

A

Wadded Edge

60
Q

-soft, bulky material for stuffing shapes as in like a goblet heading

A

Wadding

61
Q
  • back of the fabric

- less finished side that may have stray threads or a rougher look to it

A

Wrong Side

MATERIALS OF DECORATION (9 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions