Abstract: A curtain rod system adapted to be used with a window covering includes a baton for selectively positioning the window covering along a track, a stop member selectively engaged with a portion of the track for maintaining the position of the window covering at a selectable location along the track, the stop member operatively connected to the baton, a resilient member for providing a force to engage the stop member with the portion of the track to maintain the window covering at the selected location along the track, the resilient member operatively connected to the stop member, wherein the stop member can be selectively disengaged from the track by a force exerted on the baton, the force acting on the resilient member to disengage the stop member from the track and allow the stop member to slide freely along the track so the baton may selectively position the window covering.

Abstract: A method of assembling a blackout drapery includes providing a textile material having an inner surface and an external surface, wherein the material has a first and second vertical edge and a first and second horizontal edge, covering the inner surface with a substantially light impermeable barrier, and folding at least one of the vertical edges inwardly along the length of the vertical edge, wherein the fold is not stitched.