How to make pinch-pleat draperies?

Reader Brenny wants to know if anyone has good instructions on how to make pinch-pleat draperies. Drats, I do – somewhere. But I cannot find them! Help! Maybe while you’re tidying up for guests… you’ll uncover your instructions?
One tip I have immediately: You can spray paint your traverse rod to match your wall or wall [...]

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