How do I attach decorative trim to curtains?
Carefully position the tape trim’s finished top edge right at the top of your curtain with the trim completely covering the underlying hem tape and begin bonding the tape trim to the curtain using an iron set to the hem tape manufacturer’s recommended heat setting and bonding times (Image 1).
How do you put fringe on curtains?
Fringe Adhesive
- Draw a line on the drapery panel, using a self-erasing fabric marking pencil, indicating the position for the top edge of the fringe tape.
- Trail a narrow line of fringe adhesive along the drawn line, to the right of the line.
- Align the glued surfaces.
- Gently press the two together.
How do you lengthen curtains with fabric?
Full Tutorial: How to Lengthen Curtains with One Seam
- Determine how long your new curtains need to be.
- Measure your curtains.
- Cut the second set of curtains for the added length.
- Fold the cut end of the second set of curtains over twice (fold down ½” and again ½”) and iron.
- Sew a straight seam across where it’s pinned.
What is curtain trim?
Curtain trims or passementerie are high quality decorative textile bands, which are an easy way to provide detail and smarten up a simple curtain or drapery. They range from tassels to cords, lace, velvet and ribbons.
Can you sew 2 curtains together?
Place the curtain panels on top of one another, right sides together. Then pin the vertical edges you unpicked together. If your fabric is quite thick you may opt to clip the two panels together instead. If you’re working with patterned panels check that the pattern matches before and after pinning.
Can Ready Made curtains be altered?
Ready made curtains can be shortened to fit. We can also convert pencil pleat heading to eyelet and vice versa, depending on the length. The curtain makers start with a packet of ready-made curtains and alter these to your requirements.