Curtain tape serves as a kind of base for creating all types of folds. In its composition from the inside it has twisted ropes running lengthwise. The braid is sewn in two lines behind the top border of the curtains from the wrong side, after which the ropes are tightened.
To create beautiful folds, the curtain tape should not move in different directions, it should be strong.
The choice of suitable braid is responsible for the formation of folds of the required configuration. The gathering tape gives the folds and gathers the desired shape in a geometrically verified manner, distributing them over the entire length of the baguette at equal intervals.
Having a ribbon, drapery can be done by anyone, even those who have little knowledge of this type of work.
Tightening the curtain tape correctly is not difficult. The main thing is to know how it's done. We'll tell you about this.
Today a wide variety of curtain tapes are sold in different sizes.
The variety corresponds to its purpose. Tapes are:
- exclusively for hooks;
- with Velcro and loops for hooks;
- fasteners with Velcro for rigid lambrequin and fabric;
- for vertical fixation of Roman, French, London or Austrian curtains;
- for curtains with eyelets;
- under the strings;
- under the tubular cornice.
The tape is sewn to the back of the curtain; the number of seams depends on the number of laces.
For curtains, the most optimal is considered to be a durable tape, rather than one that moves in all directions. Before purchasing, try to assemble the ribbon in a certain area by pulling out the laces to do this. You can safely buy a product when the assemblies are firmly fixed during assembly. And, conversely, you should not buy a tape that forms shapeless and not entirely uniform folds. More often, the collection tape is attached to the edge of the curtain, sometimes retreating 2-5 centimeters from its edge. In the second case, when assembling the canvas, there remains a gap that can be used to cover the rings or cornice; they can provide the visibility of the curtains “from the ceiling.”
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The assembled ribbon with bows forms the gathers that are more formal in appearance. It is advisable to use it on frills, which are impractical to do on sliding products. Ribbons with puff pleats are also best used on non-retractable curtains; pulling the laces on such a ribbon will lead to the loss of the assembled pattern.
Hooks on curtains are appropriate only when there are simple folds. They are inserted into the pockets of the attached ribbon and into the rail cornices. Hooks are made of plastic for light curtains, and brass for heavier curtains. Special hooks are required for ribbons with bow pleats and triple pleats.
What is curtain tape and where can you see it?
Curtain tape or braid is a strip of a certain width made from a special polyester material. Its main function is to maintain the shape of the fabric during washing or when the curtains may become deformed under their own weight.
Curtain tape also has another important function - a cable is threaded through it, which will subsequently be secured to the cornice. To do this, a series of holes are made in the braid at the same distance from each other. The ribbon itself has practically no specific varieties, but a number of interesting draperies can be obtained from it. These may be the following models:
- Regular model. Just neat folds, the texture of which depends on the density of the material. For example, with denser fabrics, the folds take on a solid and “heavy” appearance, while with lighter fabrics, they become more delicate. Regular drapery is used most often.
- Models with counter folds. Suitable for curtains made of wool, where the material has a high density, but is not too rough. Making counter drapery is problematic, but then the curtains on the curtain tape take on an extremely attractive appearance.
- Bow ones. Suitable for celebrations, but look inappropriate for everyday use.
- Cylindrical shape. The folds of such drapery have an elongated shape. They are perfect for a regular apartment, office or any other office space.
How to choose the right braid for tulle
Tulle is a fairly transparent fabric, so it is more advisable to choose a transparent curtain tape for it. And the width of the braid directly depends on whether you want to form folds and what they will be, as well as on the weight of the tulle.
For heavier fabrics, choose a wider braid. To form clear folds, you also need to sew the curtain tape to the tulle wider with laid rows of cords for the desired type of folds.
Advantages of curtain tape
The ribbon will be an excellent addition to curtains in the living room or hall, as well as in other rooms. You just need to choose a quality product and sew the ribbon correctly. Then the time required to hang the product and their appearance will be significantly reduced (for the better).
Hanging tape for fabric has an almost unlimited service life, as it is made of practical and durable material - polyester. If you hang the product correctly (more on this a little later), then it will not deform in any way over time.
The mounting tape does not change its shape even after prolonged washing using active cleaning agents. It is enough to walk over it with an iron, with an average sole temperature, and the product will take its original appearance. When suspended, it is enough to secure the drapery with braid and the harmonious appearance will not lose its attractiveness for a long time.
And the main plus. It is quite possible to sew curtain braid with your own hands. You only need to have suitable material and a sewing machine. If necessary, you can look on the Internet in search of pattern sketches.
There are no downsides to the mounting tape, due to the ease of manufacture, as well as subsequent connection to the curtain.
Hang curtains
Curtains create coziness and comfort in the room. With their help you can give your apartment a certain charm and chic. In order for everything in the room to look harmonious, you need to know how to hang them correctly. Specialized craftsmen who you should contact know how to hang curtains quickly and beautifully.
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In specialized stores you can purchase string and rail ones. They also exist with a barbell, but they are made from different materials. If the curtains have special fastenings (for example, Roman blinds), then the curtain rods can be made to order, which will cost an order of magnitude more. By the way, if you decide to call a professional to hang curtains, the price for these services is not high at all.
If the cornice is attached to the ceiling, then visually it will look more attractive than if it is attached to the wall. When mounted on the ceiling, the curtain completely covers the entire window from ceiling to floor. The ceiling cornice hides all hooks and other curtain holders. But if the room has a suspended ceiling, then there is nothing left to do but install a wall cornice. You immediately need to correlate the weight of the curtains and the type of curtain rod. It will not be possible to hang heavy curtains on strings, and tulle will also be out of place on steel curtains. You should immediately pay attention to whether the curtains will interfere with pieces of furniture standing next to the window.
Tools you'll need to hang curtains.
You will need a tape measure, a hammer drill, a stepladder, a marker, screws, screwdrivers, and a level. If a technician does the installation, you won’t have to think about where to get all the tools. The master will have the entire set with him. To install the cornice, you will need to mark, make holes and fix the bracket.
Curtain fastenings.
In order to hang curtains, you need to understand that special fastenings are needed. And there are quite a lot of such fastenings. The most common method is clips. The clips already have loops for fastening. If the cornice is light, for example, made of plastic, then such clips are ideal. If you choose clips and hang curtains on them, you can control the curtains using a special cable. At the same time, do not touch the curtains themselves.
A good, but no longer modern, method of fastening is “crocodiles”. They have extra teeth so they can support heavier curtains. A rather significant disadvantage is that when moving the curtains, the fabric can fly out of the clamps.
Sequence of actions that will save time
Before you hang curtains on curtain tape correctly, quickly and beautifully, you must perform the following steps:
- Check whether the curtain braid is sewn properly to the curtain or curtain. It is also necessary to check the quality of the loops through which the cord will subsequently be pulled.
- To get beautiful folds, the outermost loop on one side must be secured to the cord.
- Curtains or curtains will be hung on hooks, which are hung on the cornice on one side and threaded through loops on the curtain braid on the other. Hooks should be hung on the curtain rod in advance.
- To make curtains or drapes look harmonious and the folds attractive, the hooks must be evenly distributed along the entire length of the tape.
After the above operations, you can hang curtains, tulle or drapes. The work begins with high-quality tightening of the cords located along the entire length of the tape. Such cords are called cords and must be tightened tightly enough otherwise they may come undone while suspended.
If there is no assistant to pull the knots evenly, then one end of the cord should be secured to the curtain rod and the required distance should be measured on the curtains. As a simpler option, the fabric can be secured to a cord at both ends, and then folds can be formed. Some users perform this operation on the floor and then simply secure the cord to the curtain rod, but this will also require 2 people.
After the curtains on the curtain tape, curtains or drapes are in a suspended state, you should check the uniform distances between the knots. If all operations are performed correctly and the cords are tightened securely, then the folds on the curtain tape will not lose their shape even after a long period of time.
Choice
Using a wide ribbon, you can hang floor-length curtains with triple folds, as shown in the photo:
- For curtains up to the windowsill, a narrow strip is suitable;
- If you have thick textiles, it is better to buy thick and wide braid, otherwise you will not get the desired result;
- If you want curtains with puffs, you need to purchase braid with a puff effect. However, with this option, you need to think about the selection of textiles;
- For organza and veil, a light and narrow braid is suitable, as shown in the photo.
Before hanging your curtains, be sure to check which curtain tape is right for you. Both the pattern and the airiness of the folds will depend on it.
Some useful tips
The main mistake made by users who do not know how to hang tulle, drapes or ordinary curtains on curtain tape is to place plastic hooks directly on the cords. This is absolutely not worth doing, since such a solution leads to rapid deformation of the threads and a complete change in the appearance of the fabric. To prevent such an incident from happening, the curtain tape should have several rows of special pockets.
It would be correct and convenient to make several rows of pockets in the braid before hanging the tulle; this will allow you to adjust the height of the curtain or curtain. For example, it was not possible to guess the height, and the product does not look harmonious. It is enough to move the curtain from the bottom row to the top one, this will visually increase its total length.
Many people advise making the distance between hooks standard - 10 cm, but in order to avoid excessive sagging of the canvas, it can be reduced to 5-6 cm. The amount of consumables will be increased, but the appearance of the product will become more presentable.
Types of curtain tape
Curtain tape can be from 1.5 to 10 cm wide. Thin tape is used for hanging small sheets of light fabrics. To attach heavy curtains, you will need a wide braid. It creates the possibility of additional decorative drapery on the upper edge of the product.
There are different types of curtain tape:
- Transparent - suitable for thin, translucent fabrics, as it is invisible;
- White - used in all other cases, especially for hard fabrics such as velvet, brocade, jacquard.
There are also tapes for making various draperies on curtains:
- Formation of simple waves;
- Making bow folds;
- Formation of folds in the form of cylinders.
According to the method of fastening, curtain tape is distinguished:
- Sew-on - attached to the curtain panel using a sewing machine;
- Adhesive - attached to the fabric using a hot iron. This type of tape is suitable for thin short curtains that are light in weight.
According to the assembly configuration, curtain tapes are distinguished:
- To form horizontal folds . This type of braid is used for hanging classic curtains, curtains, lambrequins, Italian curtains;
- For placing folds vertically. This tape is used in lifting window structures (French, Roman).
The tape may have several rows of loops. Loops in two rows allow you to hang curtains on hooks and form simple folds. More rows (3-4) are used to assemble the canvases, forming the decorative upper edge of the product.
This is interesting: in total there are about 70 types of curtain tape. For curtain rods, there is a special braid that is put directly on the pipe.
