Always measure and mark the exact position and width for all pleats and
spacings before stitching.
Measure the width of the return from outer edge. Then measure for the
first pleat at the curve of the rod. Place second pleat on opposite side
2″ from center edge. The third pleat is placed at the exact center
between the first and second pleat. The remaining number of pleats
required is evenly spaced between the 1st and 3rd and between the 2nd
and 3rd pleats. To form pleats, bring markings for pleats together. Pin;
then stitch from top to ¾″ below the heading, reversing the stitch at
either end.
[Illustration: 1. Bring the markings together for pleat and pin.
2. Stitch from top to about ¾″ below heading, reversing stitch at
each end.