Construction Details on Poof Top Window Treatments

Now, for a few details on the construction of the poof-top panels I shared with you in my last post.

Remember, this bedroom is still under construction! Hence the lovely blue painters tape.

So many of you have asked how to create the look of the poof-top. The key element to this style is the type of fabric used. The fabric must have "body". Such as a silk, or silk blend or in this case, a metallic. The poofs require body to hold their shape. This style can certainly be made from other fabrics (which I have done) but the poofs may droop over time.

Here you can see the construction is really very simple. The poofs consist of two flaps sewn in at the top of the panel. The flaps can be anywhere from 4" - 10" long. (These are 8") You can make the flaps the same size (as shown) or vary it a bit by making the under flap a couple inches longer.

The rings can be sewn on or clipped, as shown here. I use 5 rings per one width (54") of fabric. The rings can be attached straight across the top of the flaps or alternated like I've done. Here the 1st, 3rd and 5th rings are attached along the top of the panel. The 2nd & 4th rings were attached under the upper flap at the top of the second flap.

Once the rings are attached you can begin the poofing. This is achieved by separating each flap or pulling it apart. This takes a bit of time and patience. Pull the flaps apart, scrunch and bunch (it's a very scientific process) until you get the look you like. Above, you can see the right side is mostly poofed while the left is not.  

Tuck the ends or corners of each flap under to help achieve the poofed look.

This window treatment was hung from metal hardware consisting of one set of brackets from which two rods could be mounted. The top rod holds the silver metallic panels while the gray "button" sheers hang from the lower rod. Each are hung with clip on rings. Again, sewn on rings could also be used.
The sheers are two panels, each approx 50" wide, made with a 10" flap at the top. The lined, metallic panels are also approximately 50" wide.

Here's an interesting note. See the cute fleur-de-lis finial on the left side?  You may (or may not) have noticed we did not use a finial on the right side. Due to the placement of the window so close to the corner of the room, we chose to hang the panels flush against the wall. 

In cases like this, it is absolutely okay to forgo the second finial. (You'd be surprised just how many times this is necessary.) I know this concept is a hard one for some of us symmetrical people. But believe me...once your window treatments are up, it will hardly be noticeable at all! Especially with this poof style of window treatment!

I hope this helps take away some of the mystery surrounding the poof style winow treatments!

I'd love to know if this style is on anyone's to-do list!