How do you space drapery pins?
Insert the pins into the back of the panel into the pocket or the lining. Horizontal spacing of 4-6” is recommended if you want a straight look across the top of the panel, and horizontal spacing of 7-12” is recommended if you want the fabric to “swoop” a bit as it hangs between the rings.
How do you use a two prong drapery hook?
One hook is needed at the back of each set of pleats and at each end of the panel (4). Insert one of the two prongs into each of the two adjacent pockets (1). Pull both prongs through, while flipping the hook (2). The hook is now securely inserted (3).
How do you use drapery pins with an Unpleated drapery panel?
Place the point of your pins just above the hem on your pocket or header and slide them into the fabric. As you do so, work the fabric so that the pin goes through the back of the rod pocket and then pops back out at the top of the pocket.
How far apart should drapery rings be?
I like to space ring clips approximately four inches apart so that there is a handsome fold between each clip in the drapery panel. Start by clipping each end of the panel. Next, clip the middle. Finally, space the clips evenly apart as close to 4 inches as possible.
How far apart should drapery hooks be?
eight to nine inches
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.
Where do you put the pins on a drapery panel?
Insert pins into the back of the panel into each vertical stitch line (shown as letters “P” in image C). Also put one pin at each upper corner of the panel – these can be placed into the side hems. Insert pins into the back of the panel so that each pin lines up with the vertical stitches on the FRONT of the panel.
How do you hook drapery to a curtain?
Place one drapery pin at each pleat. Check from the front of the curtain header to make sure that the upper curve of each hook is just below the top edge and horizontally aligned across the top of the header. Slide the hooks into the carrier holes of a traverse rod, or into curtain clips or rings if you use those methods.
Can you use drapery pins on non pleated curtains?
While drapery pins are most often used behind pleats on pleated draperies, they are also used on non-pleated panel curtains. It is a good idea for the curtain header to be sturdy and lined when using drapery pins.
What should the spacing be for drapery hooks?
Horizontal spacing of 4-6” is recommended if you want a straight look across the top of the panel, and horizontal spacing of 7-12” is recommended if you want the fabric to “swoop” a bit as it hangs between the rings. Insert pins into the back of the panel into each vertical stitch line (shown as letters “P” in image C).