Using Rod Pocket Tape

Tape can be used with either a flat rod or a round decorative rod.

Using rod pocket tape.

Pin the raw edges of the tape under. Drapery panels hung this way bunch nicely and have a simple casual look. This package contains 6 yards of 4 rod loop tape. Pleating tape sometimes called header tape along the top edge makes short work of transforming rod pocket panels.

If you are still unsure of what you are looking for ask for tube tape used for roman blinds at your fabric store and they should hopefully know what you re looking for. Keep in mind that tube tape is a fantastic product that has little loops along the top of the tape for running nylon cord through as shown above and a pocket along the bottom shown below where you can insert a dowel. Pleat tape comes with hook holes 1 2 inch and 1 inch apart for smaller or larger pleats. Sew a 1 2 inch seam across the top of the rod pocket curtains right sides together.

Woven pocket tapes the benefits of woven pocket curtain tapes are well known by professional curtain makers as well as retailers and consumers. Step 4 calculating lining qty. Product dimensions 6 9 x 6 9 x 1 9 inches item weight 5 6 ounces manufacturer dritz asin. The pleat hooks come with 2 3 or 4 prongs for the option of 1 2 or 3 pleats per hook.

For both types turn a double hem 1 25 1 25cms towards the back wrong side of the tape and at its right side edge to neaten it. To make a blind with rod pocket tape rather than forming traditional rod pockets from the lining. Pin the pleater tape to the wrong side of the curtain a 1 2 inch from the top. You will find extra instructions at the bottom of the following steps.

Product information style name woven rod loop tape. All our woven pocket tapes have high quality woven pockets with warp and weft yarns woven together to form strong hook. How to make roman shades using tape. Pleating tape comes in two types.

Using rod pocket tape. Dress up your windows with roman shades in a color or pattern you and your family will admire. Slightly less lining will be required as no lining is needed to form the rod pockets. Depending on which type of tape you are using enclosed rod casing or pocket casing you will need to sew a hem on either one or both ends of your tape prior to attaching it to the blind.

Information for woven pocket curtain heading tape and cord pocket curtain tapes. All of our drapery panels can be hung using this method and you don t need any. Easy to use just center is stitch it and insert the rod. The most classic and common of all methods of hanging drapery a rod pocket is a sewn in pocket or casing at the top of a drapery panel that easily slips over a rod and conceals it.

Assembling your new shades with ring tape will help create soft.