How do Traverse Curtain Rods Work? These mechanical rods operate by using small clips that move along a track that is embedded in the rod itself. This allows the curtain or drape to move smoothly along the rod and prevents any snagging that may happen with traditional curtain rods.
How do you change the draw from right to left on a Traverse Drapery Rod?
Draperies on a traverse rod might open from the center, or they could open in one direction toward either the left or right side. You can change the draw from right to left on a traverse drapery rod by restringing the cord through the rod.
How does a drawstring curtain work?
The track is a channel that accommodates the cord and the carriers that slide across the rod. The draw cord is attached to master carriers that move when the cord is pulled, carrying the drapes with them. For the traverse rod to work, the pulleys must operate with every pull of the cord.
How do you attach a back tab curtain to a traverse rod?
If you want to use a traverse rod, that opens and closes with the pull of a cord, you need to alter your tab-back panels to accept a drapery pin. Just by making a small single-finger pleat, the curtains can accept a pin and hold the folds in place as the curtains are opened and closed on a traverse rod.
How do corded curtain tracks work?
Corded curtain tracks, they do what they say on the tin. The have a cord to the side of the track which you pull to open and close the curtains. This cord should always be secured to the wall and a minimum of 1.5m from the ground – this will ensure that a child will not be able to get entangled in the cord.
What is a back tab curtain?
Back tab curtains consist of loops of fabric on the backs of the panels to create a clean, tailored look. You can either slide these loops directly onto the curtain rod or attach rings with clips to the loops to enhance its look. Back tab curtains work especially well if you don’t want to display the curtain rod.
What is Pleater tape?
Best Pleat Pleater Tape is 4 inches wide and used in drapery headings to make creating pleats easy. Use with traverse pleater hooks to make triple pinch pleated curtains. Sew the tape to the back of the heading and side the ends of the hooks into the pockets on the tape to make perfect pleats.
How do you use Pleater tape on a hook?
Lay the pleater tape on the back of the top, fold under the ends, and pin. Make sure the pockets are on the bottom of the tape and facing out. Take note of the different color threads and sew around the edges of the tape on those lines. Take a hook and insert the ends of the prongs into the pockets.
What is eyelet curtains?
Eyelet curtains, or ring top curtains, are contemporary headings that uses poles for mounting. The rings on the headings give out even soft pleats for your window treatments, unlike the usual ones that use a header tape. This means they do not need much material in the same way as a taped heading would.
What is a two way traverse rod?
Curtain rods with two operable layers of fabric are called double traverse rods.For a stronger double rod, visit our heavy-duty curtain rods section.
How do you put a glider on a curtain track?
A good way of spacing your gliders and ensuring you have enough prior to adding them to your curtain track is to lay your curtains on the floor or any flat surface. You can then place the gliders just above the curtains allowing you to space them out evenly and count the number of gliders needed along your track.
Do you iron curtains before hanging?
Start by steaming or ironing your draperies to remove any creases.If in doubt, lay a clean towel over your drapery fabric and iron over the towel on low. However, just ironing your curtains will cause your drapes to spread out at the bottom rather than hanging uniformly along with the built-in pleats.
Are metal curtain hooks better than plastic?
Metal Curtain Hooks
Our metal hooks are brass or zinc plated and are much stronger than plastic hooks for hanging curtains. Metal hooks are very strong, can be used in direct sunlight and are suitable for hanging heavy weight curtains.
Do back tab curtains slide easily?
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Opening and closing tabbed curtains is a bit more difficult than with rings, as rings slide easily along the rod. With rings, the upper part of the window casing or trim is usually visible because they hang down from the rod.
How do you hang curtains with drapery hooks?
Insert the pointed, straight portion of a drapery or curtain hook at the base of the seam, into the fabric, so that it slides into the hemmed portion. It should not poke out through the front or top of the panel. Space the hooks eight to nine inches apart, and place one on each end.
How do you use a slip in drapery hook?
Use these Dritz Home Slip-On Drapery Hooks for your upcoming drapery project. These hooks are perfect for hanging heavy curtains, draperies and valances as well as lightweight sheers. Simply slide the looped ends of the hooks around the stitched pinched pleat and hang from rod.
Why do curtains have two rod pockets?
Rod Pockets work well with layered window coverings. Valances hung above the curtain hide the rod even when the curtain is open. Sheers can be mounted under the main panels.Rods slip through casements at the top and bottom of the panels so that the curtains can be secured to the top and bottom of a window.
How do you sew back tabs on curtains?
Instructions
- Step 1: Measure & cut the fabric. To determine the length to cut your main fabric, add 10 to your desired finished length.
- Step 2: Make the tabs. Cut 4.5 x 6 pieces for the tabs.
- Step 3: Pin fabric and lining.
- Step 4: Sew the sides & bottom.
- Step 5: Sew top & tabs.
How do you pull back curtains?
Stick one side of a self-adhesive hook and loop tape dot on the back of a metal rod at the position of each inside edge when in the desired gathered position on stationary panels. Stick the other side of the dot to the inside of the rod pocket of the back side of the drape or the inside of the curtain ring.
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