How to hang curtains on curtain tape on hooks

Creating coziness in the house is a whole science, in which there are no trifles: every detail and element of design plays its role, helping to make it elegant and comfortable. An important role in this matter is given to correctly selected and hung curtains.

Gone are the days when a housewife, armed with a needle, manually sewed loops onto a curtain to secure it to the curtain rod hooks. This uninteresting activity took up a lot of time and required patience and accuracy.

Today, these problems are much easier to solve if you learn how to hang curtains on curtain tape on hooks.

Advantages of curtain tape

This is a strip made of different materials. For curtains made of thin fabrics: organza, voile and others - a transparent soft thin but durable material is used. For working with denser bases, the thickness and texture of the tape will be different. It is easy to sew on a machine in any part of the product, depending on the designer's ideas for making curtains.

With its help, you can form folds of various configurations, adjusting their size and quantity. It has the following features:

• makes sewing products easier;
• there is no need to sew on loops for hooks - they are already on the tape;
• allows draping fabric of any texture and density;
• allows you to design window openings in an original way;
• With its help you can adjust not only the length, but also the width of the curtains.

In addition, after washing it does not shrink and retains its shape.

Using a curtain strip, you can carefully process the edge and attach the finished curtain to the curtain rod without using special clips.

The products are presented in a variety of options and differ in the methods of fastening, size, shape of folds, which can be decorated with imagination.

There are also different methods of connection, one of which is the fastening loops for hooks.

They are arranged not only in one, but in several rows. The design features of the drapery depend on this:

• simple folds are made on a strip with two rows of loops;
• The top of the curtain can be decorated with a strip with four-row fastenings.

In this case, the adhesive tape is produced in one-sided and two-sided versions. In this case, it is attached to the curtain fabric after smoothing the base with an iron.

The different widths of the tape – from 1.5 cm to 10 cm – allow you to use it for various types of fastenings and curtains of different lengths and materials, as well as diversify the decoration methods.

It helps to perform all kinds of assemblies, including:

• horizontal;
• vertical;
• "accordion" and other drapery options such as "pencil", "goblet", "butterfly", "puff", "tulip", fan-shaped and others, where curtain tape is used everywhere for installation on hooks.

There are also other types: zigzag, tubes, "triple". Each type of curtain tape is made of different materials and has a parameter called the assembly coefficient (AC). It is the ratio of the original width of the curtain to the width gathered in folds, and is usually equal to 1.5; 2; 2.5 and 3. (AC) is usually indicated on the product packaging.

How to hang curtains on curtain tape on hooks

Before using the tape, it would be useful to know the features of this type of fasteners in order to understand how to hang curtains on curtain tape on hooks.

They are attached to wooden, metal or plastic ceiling or wall cornices, but it is possible to decorate a window opening without using them. For this purpose, special wall mounts are installed at equal distances from each other.

Features of curtain hooks

Before forming the drapery, the curtain must be ironed well. The hooks must already be selected by size and material, depending on the format of the curtain and the fabric used. The following are used for their production:

• metal-plastic, reliable and safe;
• metal; usually aluminum, brass, or steel;
• High quality plastic, belonging to the materials of the new generation.

Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.

1. Metal-plastic is the most optimal for the production of fasteners. Its price is democratic with high quality. Many consider it an ideal basis for making hooks for curtains. They hold their shape remarkably well and are completely silent in operation.
2. Plastic ones are the cheapest, they move silently along the cornice. They are suitable for curtains of light and medium weight. The disadvantage is their low strength. Over time, they lose their shape, and the composition on the window opening no longer looks so impressive.
3. Metal hooks are the most expensive, but also the most reliable. They do not deform, securely fix the canvas, preventing it from sliding down. A significant disadvantage is their "noisiness". In addition, if they are made of cheap, low-quality metal, the products will rust, leaving dirty marks.

Step by step instructions for using curtain tape on hooks

To decorate the room, it is important to know how to hang curtains on a tape on a rod for a more durable "fit". The product can already be sewn on industrially, or it can be attached independently. In order for the finished composition to hold firmly, it is important to know the order of its design and choose the right tape, taking into account such an indicator as the assembly coefficient.

When hanging curtains, it is important to sew the tape for the hooks correctly. This operation is performed as follows:

• a piece equal to the length of the curtain with an addition of five centimeters is cut from the strip;
• fold the ends of the tape down 2.5 cm each and iron;
• pull out the cords so that they hang freely and are not secured;
• place the tape over the allowance for the top trim and pin it;
• stitch, leaving 12 mm at the top and bottom, stitch twice.

Then, stepping back 10 cm from the side edge, you need to hang a hook - it will be the outermost one. Having tucked the curtain along this hook, the next one is hung immediately on two loops - the outermost one and the one opposite it. This action is called a technical tuck. It can be done differently: tuck it right away when sewing the strip.

The next element is threaded into the loop close to the hem, and it is threaded into the second one – five centimeters away. The result should be a fold. Then the formation of the drapery with the help of curtain tape on hooks is done in a similar way.

How to hang tulle on a curtain tape correctly and beautifully

If a very thin and delicate fabric was purchased for the curtain, when decorating it, it is important to know how to hang tulle on hooks, and to be extremely careful and attentive, avoiding unnecessary punctures in the fabric so as not to deform it.

It should be noted right away that to work with such thin materials, you will need transparent or translucent tape. It is available in different widths. The craftswoman decides which one is suitable for the design.

Before hanging tulle curtains, you will need:

• measure and carefully trim the canvas,
• cut off the excess;
• process the edges and cut areas.

After this, you can sew the ribbon in the following order:

• fold the top edge to the width of the strip;
• carefully iron the folded edge;
• fold the edges inward and attach to the edge of the ironed fold line, which will extend its service life.

Features of hanging tulle

The comfort and originality of the room's interior depends on the ability to correctly design and place tulle. In order for it to look elegant and beautiful, you need to take into account all the nuances of handling tulle curtain fabric.

If necessary, they can be tied into knots, but be sure to check their tightness.

Examples of fold assembly

When forming the drapery, you will have to take into account the texture and density of the material. As for tulle, as well as organza, veil, tulle mesh, extreme care is required, taking into account the size of the fabric and the ornament.

The resulting composition is fixed with a knot.

There are many drapery options. Which one to choose depends on the taste of the hostess.

1. The most universal method is considered to be the "pencil" method. It is not difficult to perform and does not require a large expenditure of material. The best (KS) is 1.5. It is especially suitable for light fabrics.
2. The style of the columns forms uniform rows of folds, the number and density of which is determined by the tension of the cord.
3. Thin curtains with lurex threads, golden and silver glitter look great with voluminous uneven waves of puffs. The luxurious look of the curtain is achieved by using a wide curtain strip with four rows of cords. Optimal (KS - from 2.5.)
4. The Fan speaks for itself, looking rich and sophisticated.
5. The diamond-shaped ties form a butterfly relief.
6. If the fabric of the curtain tape is connected at the bottom with a double tuck, you will get a drapery "wine glass" or "goblet" - it is called differently. A strip with two rows of loops and (KS) 2.5 is suitable for it.
7. Curtains made of tulle, organza or veil with a bow tie look very cute. It is obtained by tightening the laces in such a way that double and single bows are located close to each other. It is better to take the tape from chiffon, mesh or organza with (KS) from 2.5 to 3.

Ready-made curtains on tape: examples, description.

Curtains decorated with curtain tape will add originality to any room if they are chosen with taste and fit harmoniously into the interior.

At the same time, they can be used to decorate rooms in a variety of colors and any style:

• For minimalism and high-tech, a laconic design without any “embellishments” is suitable;
• Provence and shabby chic will delight you with light, weightless curtains with soft floral or checkered-striped patterns, beads, sequins or ribbons along their bottom;
• A child's room will be filled with a special spirit of childhood and mischief if, to secure curtains made of fabric that does not shrink when washed or fade, clips in the form of funny animals, butterflies, flowers, cars or bows are used.

For decoration and adding originality, various elements can be used, sometimes unexpected ones, such as brooches, soft toys, bracelet rings, large buttons.

The classical style, as well as baroque or rococo, is characterized by the extensive use of cords and tassels.

Examples of decorating rooms with curtains with a detailed description of the procedure can be found on the Internet.

Beautiful examples of curtains on ribbons

A novice craftswoman can easily find many interesting master classes and photos on YouTube, with the help of which she can learn how to make beautiful curtains on curtain tape, which will add originality to the home.

VIDEO: How to hang curtains with curtain tape.

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