What kind of tape do you use for pinch pleat curtains?
If you want a traditional look for your curtains, pinch pleats, also known as French pleats, are a great option. These triple pleat curtains may look intimidating, but using pleater tape and hooks makes this project simple for sewers of any level.
How do you hang goblet pleat curtains?
- Insert curtain pin hooks into the back of each pleat at the correct Hook to Top position.
- Insert a hook on the Return flap.
- Insert a hook on the Overlap of the curtain if required – (see video)
- Make sure you have the appropriate number of rings on the track or pole.
- Hang your curtains.
What are goblet pleats?
A goblet pleat is a drapery header type that involves forming a circle with the top few inches of the curtain, and then pinching together a few inches below to form three pleats. This type of pleat is a hybrid of a cartridge pleat and a pinch pleat.
What is drapery header tape?
Header tape is a stiff fabric band sewn on the back of the fabric along the top of the curtain panel. The tape is gathered into pleats evenly across the panel; it’s made with pleat pockets already in place so the gathering task is quick and precise.
What is a goblet pleat?
Goblet pleats are a detailed heading style, similar in look to pinch pleat curtains. Tucked and folded, goblet pleats are open at the very top to give a ‘goblet’ or ‘wineglass’ look. They can be hung from a track or a pole.
What is a goblet drapery?
Goblet pleats are a detailed heading style, similar in look to pinch pleat curtains. Tucked and folded, goblet pleats are open at the very top to give a ‘goblet’ or ‘wineglass’ look. They can be hung from a track or a pole. Modern & elegant spaces love goblet pleat curtains.
How do you install drapery tape?
The pocket/loops themselves are evenly spaced about 1½” apart. Cut the tape 4” longer than the finished width of your curtain panel. Pin the resulting length of tape to the top edge of the curtain. Center the tape within the hem, and adjust so the first pocket/loop is about 1” in from the left edge.
What is drapery tape used for?
Curtain tape, which is also frequently referred to as drapery tape, is used to hold the top pleat of curtains or drapes in place. Many people also use this type of tape to create an attractive border along the top of their curtains.
What is a header tape on curtains?