How Do You Make Curtain Ties?

How to Make Curtain Tiebacks

1. Hang your drapery or curtain and scoop the fabric away from the window toward the frame.
2. Loop your measuring tape around the drapery or curtain so it mimics a real tieback and note how many inches of tape you need.
3. Add 1 inch for a seam and you have your length.
4. Lay out and cut your fabric.

How long do you make curtain tie backs?

Determine the desired width of the tie-back then double it and add 1 inch. For instance, to make a 4 inch tie back, you would multiply 4 by 2 then add 1 for 10 inches. Continuing with the example, you would measure 10 inches from the top of the fabric and mark the selvage. Measure the length of the tie back.

How do you make Velcro curtain tie backs?

Cut 8 pieces of firm velcro and 8 pieces of soft velcro–all 1 1/2 inches long. Lay out your strips and press the adhesive side onto the end of each, about 1/2 inch from the end. Flip them over and do the same thing on the opposite side (so one side of the tie back has the soft side of vecro on front and back).

What are curtain tie backs called?

Curtain holdbacks
Curtain holdbacks and tiebacks (also called curtain pull backs) are accessories that gather and hold curtains open.

How do you make bead tie backs?

STEPS:

1. Dye your beads.
2. Wipe off the excess stain with paper towels.
3. Tie a loop knot at one end of your cord then cut your cord to length (approximately 24 inches).
4. Thread your beads.
5. Tie another loop knot at the end of your suede cord once you are done threading your beads on.

What length should tie backs be?

Guideline. The tieback should be placed at 1/3 the length of the drape, at the halfway point on the length or 2/3 the length. For example, if the drape is 100 inches long, the tieback placement could be 33 inches from the floor, 50 inches, or 66 inches.

How do you make Velcro curtains?

Unroll a large strip of sticky-backed Velcro up against the surface where the curtain belongs, cutting it to length. Remove the backing from the rough, not fuzzy, side of the Velcro and smooth it in place. To affix the other half of the Velcro to the curtain, set the curtain on a flat, clean surface, smoothing it out.

Where do curtain tie backs go on the wall?

Where to put curtain tie backs. The rule of thumb here, as with hold backs, is to position curtain tie backs a third of the way up from where the curtain ends. So, you would take the full curtain drop length, divide by three and position one third of the way up from the bottom.

What can I use instead of a curtain rod?

Pipe Rods. This one is a pretty common alternative. Many people turn to copper pipes when they need a substitute curtain rod. Copper pipes have a unique look about them which is what draws many folks toward it, but you can use any style of or look of pipe.

How can I hang curtains without curtain rods?

For stationary curtains, it’s easy to hang them without a rod using upholstery tacks.
5 Creative Ways to Hang Curtains Without Rods

1. upholstery tacks.
2. tension cables.
3. hook-eye screws and drapery pins.
4. staples and furring strips.
5. cabinet knobs.

How do you hang curtains without putting holes in the wall?

5 Easy Ways to Hang Curtains Without Drilling

1. Use 3M Command Hooks.
2. Try Kwik-Hang Curtain Rod Brackets.
3. Use Tension Rods.
4. Get Creative With Coat Hooks.
5. Try Magnetic Rods on Metal Doors.