shown the face 138 of the buckram tape is applied to the drapery panel 18 by pressure idler or applicator roll 156 against the rubber backing 158 of pressure board 157 as the face 138 of the buckram approaches the panel 18 adhesive 139 from the adhesive applicator 160 is applied thereto as is best shown in fig6 and 9 in one embodiment this is in the form of a spray nozzle 165 mounted on upright post 166 an air hose 169 supplies compressed air from a source not shown said air hose being connected to the spray nozzle by means of a normally closed valve 110 operated by an electric solenoid 111 as is further shown in detail in fig1 and 2 and 6 9 the cutting means 82 comprises an electrically powered scissors which includes an electric motor having a winding 112 that is contained within a housing 113 mounted on the bottom of the rearwardly extending 85h of carriage 85 the scissors further include blades 114 that are aligned with the lower horizontal reference plane comprising the bottom of the pressure board 157 as shown in fig1 and 6 9 the carriage drive toggle switch 87 is preferably mounted on the front side of the front.