Is it hard to make pencil pleat curtains?

Is it hard to make pencil pleat curtains?

It’s NO more difficult than the “Bag Method”, but your curtains will have a better finish and will be weighted at the bottom so they hang well. The other advantage of making them this way is that it lays the foundations for learning how to make more advanced interlined curtains and hand pleated curtains.

How much fabric do I need for pencil pleat curtains?

Direct Fabrics use 2x fullness for all eyelet and pencil pleat curtains unless stated otherwise and recommend 1.5x fullness for front of house stage curtains. Direct Fabrics will always round up the widths to the nearest width to avoid wastage.

How far apart should hooks be on pencil pleat curtains?

Hooks should be placed every 4-6 pockets approximately. It is important to make sure that the hooks are evenly spaced along the heading tape.

Can pencil pleat curtains go on a track?

Pencil pleat curtains can be hung from a track or a pole. Pinch and Goblet pleat curtains can be hung from a track or pole but as they hang underneath either, to enable the curtains to concertina back properly, the track or pole will be in full view. Therefore, they can look smarter when hung from a decorative pole.

Do you cut off selvage when making curtains?

It depends on the fabric as some selvedges are tighter than others. In the grand scheme of things when you are making curtains the time taken to trim off the selvedges is not that much, but unless the selvedges look very tight I do tend to leave them on.

How do you calculate pleats for curtains?

Multiply the number of widths by the cutting length. In the example, the width of 188 inches divided by 54 inches equals approximately 3.5 widths. Multiply 3.5 by the cutting length to give you the amount of fabric in inches. Divide this value in inches by 36 inches to calculate the yardage.

How do I calculate how much material I need for curtains?

There’s a simple calculation to work out how much curtain fabric you need. First, multiply the track/pole width by your chosen fullness (eg. Pole width 150cm x 2.5 = 375). Next, divide that figure by the fabric width, which is typically 137cm (375 divided by 137 = 2.73).

How do I make perfect pleat curtains?

Arrange the pleats neatly in folds and then use a steamer (or an iron that produces steam) to apply continuous steam to the lining to help set the folds. Leave your drapes hanging for a few days and then re-fold the pleats and steam the other side for the best results.

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.

What are curtains on a track called?

Curtain poles are usually made from metal or wood, and are more attractive thanks to their finials, which can range from simple styles to decorative. They also allow a wider range of curtain styles to be hung, including eyelet, tab top and pencil pleat.

How do you attach pencil pleats to draperies?

Attach the pencil pleat header tape with pins to the drapery top edge, 1/2 inch below it. Fold under the raw edge of the header tape and machine sew this edge to the drape. Sew down the entire piece of pencil pleat header tape to each drape, at the top and bottom and between each string pocket.

What’s the best way to hang a pleat curtain?

Even out the pleats by gently pulling the curtain along the string. Pull the curtain until all of the pleats along the heading tape are uniform in width and shape. Choose which row to fasten the hooks onto the heading tape. The heading tape contains 3 rows of pockets located at the top, middle, and bottom.

What do you need to know about pencil Pleat curtains?

Pencil pleat curtains are a great addition to the decor in your home or office. When choosing the curtains, you’ll want to make sure they’re twice the length of the pole or track so they’ll fit once they’re scrunched. You’ll also need to get curtain rings or gliders to hold your new curtains on the pole or track.

Is there a way to make interlined curtains?

The other advantage of making them this way is that it lays the foundations for learning how to make more advanced interlined curtains and hand pleated curtains. Our tutorial is made up of the following steps.