In my own Silverlake home (which was featured on Domaine Home before I sold it and moved a little ways down Sunset Blvd to Hollywood) I trimmed my Aina curtains with basic black cotton twill tape ...Curtains and blinds - Argos buying guides Curtain measuring, hanging & care Now you have fitted your curtain pole, it is time to measure and hang your curtains. Tip: For better accuracy, use a metal tape measure, as plastic tape measures can stretch. 1) Measuring for width Please note: for pencil pleat curtains we recommend double fullness, two times the width of the curtain track or pole. For Chrome Ring Top and Tab Top curtains we recommend one and a half to two times fullness. If you were to purchase pencil pleat curtains for a 229cm pole we would advise buying 229cm curtains as the curtains are sold in pairs, with each measuring 229cm - which provides the recommended double fullness. Remember: You're measuring the curtain pole or track Remember: Always allow for overlap of 2.5 to 3cm

allowing the curtains to close together helping prevent light leaks when closed. If you have a track with a centre overlap, measure for the track width and the overlap. 2) Measure the curtain heading Now it's time to measure the overall curtain heading and measure the overall curtain length - from the top of the curtain to the finished length at the bottom.Washer Dryer Stands Plans Pencil Pleat Curtains: Pencil Pleat curtain tape has 3 rows for height setting. Imperial Moving Company NycPlease note the appropriate placement.65 Polyester 35 Cotton T Shirts Tab Top & Chrome Ring Curtains: Measure from the top of the pole to the desired length. Measure from the top of the pole to desired length. Measure from the top of the pole to desired length

We're just a phone call away Need any further help or advice? Just call our dedicated curtain helpline team on 0800 389 0282. Fitting and hanging your curtains The best method for fitting and hanging your curtains depends on the type of curtain heading you've selected. Tip: Make sure that when you are hanging your curtains, that one of the rings or tabs sits the other side of the curtain pole bracket. This ensures that when the curtains are pulled together, the curtains will stop at one end covering the whole of the widow space. Fitting Pencil Pleat Curtains Curtain tape is used to attach the pencil pleat curtain header to the track or pole. There are three different height settings on pencil pleat curtain tape. If you're fitting to a Curtain track : Make sure you insert the hooks into the lower rows so that the track isn't visible. If you're fitting to a Curtain pole : Insert the hooks into the top row so the curtain hangs below the pole.

Tab Top and Chrome Ring Top Curtains Tab top and chrome ring top curtains can be fitted directly on to the pole. The final ring or tab should be placed between the bracket and the decorative knob on the end of the pole (also known as a finial), to ensure an even hang. Caring for your curtains Remember to remove all curtain accessories such as holdbacks and hooks before cleaning your curtains. Avoid machine washing curtains at high temperatures or for longer than necessary. Lined curtains need to be dry cleaned. Voiles should be hand washed in lukewarm water and left to drip dry. Page 1 - Introduction to curtains and blinds Page 2 - Choosing the right curtains Page 3 - Fitting your curtain pole Page 4 - Curtain measuring, hanging & care Page 5 - Deciding on the perfect blinds Page 6 - Accessories for curtains and blinds Page 7 - Window blinds important safety information See all buying guides I've been at it again, sewing curtains out of necessity.

This is the first time I've made eyelet curtains. I already had the side curtains for my living area in a heavy embossed creamy white - bought at a Spotlight sale. I could not find ready made semi sheer curtains to go with them in the color I wanted but I found the perfect material on the bargain table! Adventures in sewing followed. Eyelet curtains are the ones with the big rings at the top. A google and Pattern Review search followed but I could not find information by an ordinary sewist on how to do this type of curtain. /2011/11/how-to-make-eyelet-curtains-using-eyelet-tape/  which gave me the basic idea. The rest was trial and error. Here is what I learnt. Take accurate measurements of your window to be covered. An expanding metal ruler is handy for this. Double check them and write them down and take the information with you when buying the fittings and materials. Spotlight had a extensive range of everything you need for do it yourself window projects. Lincraft has a smaller range.  

Bunnings also has curtain rods and fittings. When buying material buy the length you need plus a generous allowance for the top hem, the bottom hem, shrinkage if prewashing plus half a metre for variations in grain and/or pattern repeats. Nothing is worse than ending up with curtains that are just that little bit too short. Consider the width of your material. You need twice the width of the area/s to be covered or the curtains will look skimpy.Use good quality thread. It will be exposed to sunlight and variations in temperature. I used a medium  sized Universal needle 90/14, which I needed to discard it after the project. The eyelet tape is very hard on needles and pins. I used the same pins over and over on each seam and also discarded  them after the project.You will need tape according to the width and number of curtains. Be sure you calculate for an even number of rings for each, they are designed to go in pairs and clip together if you like the pinch pleat look.

They come with the tape but if you want a different color you can buy them separately. Handling amounts of material this large means they will get dragged on the floor or slide off the table at some point. Do a thorough vacuum, dust and wipe of all work surfaces. I had ten metres of material which I cut into two lengths for better ease of handling. I serged the edges to prevent fraying, washed and dried them on cool cycle. I was working with a mystery polyester that frayed and shifted easily. I found the crosswise grain of my material by pulling a thread before cutting. I did this at each edge. To make the Eyelet Curtains Get the top of your curtain material and lay it wrong side up. Turn the side edges in once 5/8". Stitch if you have a material that will not hold a crease. (They will be folded over again and stitched later.) Press the top edge down 5/8" then over again 1/14 inch. I did this so that the top of my curtains would look similar to the top of my side curtains.

If you want your tape right at the top do it like shown in the website linked earlier in this post. Place your eyelet tape with the plastic tabs, that is the Wrong side Up. Snuggle it into the corner and just under to top fold. Stitch along the fold that is just over the top of the eyelet tape, using a zipper foot so as to get a smooth line when going past the rings. Stitch along the bottom edge of the eyelet tape, being careful not t shift the material off grain. Fold the side seams over to cover the side edges and stitch. Turn your curtain over, right side up. Take one of your separate eyelet rings and trace the inner circle with a pencil. I was worried about fraying so I went around the circle lightly with a glue stick. Cut just inside the circle. Press the ring until it snaps in. I did it with my hands. Repeat all the way along. Do not worry if your material is a little bit taught - it makes the rings go in easier. Trim off any material fibres on the inside, if necessary.

More photos on  here  flikr Hem your curtains, hang them up and admire!I've run out of picasa! I thought that when this happened I could just upload photos one by one from flikr, but it won't let me do that. If I had known when I started I would have had one picture per post and then a link to an album or slide show like some other bloggers do. Soon though, I will have to  pay both picasa and flikr if I want to produce a trouble free easy to read blog. Paying means two more corporations that have access to my bank details and two more expenses to keep track of. I love sharing photos and don't want a photo stingy blog. While I ponder what to do I'd really like any feedback anyone can give me on this matter. Edited to add:  I did it!!!!! I resized a photo In Photoshop Elements 8, saved as a document, then uploaded to here.  While I was researching this in Photoshop's help site Photoshop's Help site I found that photos of 800px by 800px do not count toward the google limit!