Looks like kmcg posted the link that I used when hanging our pinch pleats. In our case the sheers were on a traverse rod and the outer drapes on a decorative rod with rings. However, I did not use the clips on the clip rings. What I did was I removed the little clips from the rings so they were then loop rings. I then used the drapery hooks like you use with the traverse rod and put the hooks into the loop on each ring (no clip). It's a much cleaner look. If you need any close up pics, let me know and I will snap some. Here is a link that might be useful: My drapery for slider

I would vote for the 6". For taller panels the wider header is a nice proportion. We recently did 12" pleats for some really, really long panels. Also, put more than usual into the pleat (you'll end up with one less pleat). The pleats will be a little larger but it looks fine and it helps the drapery not flatten out by the time it hits the floor. But that also depends on the type of fabric used---polyesters tend to flare.

Mamorella -- I love the fact that you drew your inspiration from the vibe of the Beverly Hills Hotel. You've created a fun and glamorous destination for partying in your own home for sure. kswl -- very interesting point about showing (or not showing) the curtain rod. I hadn't even thought about that. Now I will! I've just flipped through a small stack of House Beautiful and Elle Decor from the last year and see that curtain rods are almost always showing. So I guess that showcasing the rod is the current "look" and perhaps is part of the current appeal of the euro/tailored/parisian pleat. Thanks! Now I'll need to consider whether the exposed rod is the right look or not for what I'm trying to achieve in my dining room. If I decide to cover the rod I assume that I'll need my drapes to be at least three or four inches longer -- so I need to decide before I order the drapes.

Thank you for helping me with this. I hung them up without hanging the ends and you should see how long they are. I don't know what I was thinking when I ordered them. I'll have to move the rod 5" higher . In JC Penneys catalog , they are shown with the traverse rod well above the drapes but the way I have hung them , the top of the rod shows at the edge of the drapes. Do you apply the hooks closer to the top of the pleat instead of the bottom? Okay, I zoomed in on the catalog photo. I think the drapes in the catalog are hung with clip rings instead hooks. Here's a photo of them in my living room, the left side is hanging loose from the ring. When I first saw them hanging I thought, "Thats not right." I asked my husband and he said they look fine but I don't always trust him with these things. I have to get his opinion anyway. I think what is throwing me off is that catalog photo. When I adjust the rod and hang the drapes I'll show the finished product.