WALLS AND WINDOW TREATMENTS 3(1+2)

Lesson 15 : Soft Treatments For Interiors

Swags

Swags, festoons and cascades are large pieces of fabric that are hung either above or on top of the curtains themselves. They are usually attached to a mounting board, although a more informal look is to drape swag over a wooden or decorative pole, or pulled through a decorative sconce. These valance treatments are draped into soft graceful folds that take on the shape of a half circle. Jabots are pleated and used as a frame on each side of a row of Swags. Jabots should be 1/3, 2/3 or the full length of the window frame. Flags are double sided Jabots used in the center of a swag treatment or in corners when swags are installed in a bay window. Flags are usually 5" to 7" longer than swags.Cascades are soft unstructured Jabots that consist of fabric draped lengthwise in a zigzag fashion, usually ending in a point. Finished length and fabric requirements are the same as for Jabots. Throw Swags are made up of fabric draped over a wood pole or café rod. Other types are constructed in several sections, but look like one continuous piece