Rod Pocket Tape Instructions

Easy to use just center is stitch it and insert the rod.
Rod pocket tape instructions. Dritz home rod loop tape helps create beautiful curtains with soft even folds. They are one of the simplest window curtains ideas you can produce from your sewing room. 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. Step 4 calculating lining qty.
Fabric stores and drapery suppliers often stock roman shade ring tape with rings set at 3 inch 5. Rod pocket curtains are a simple yet beautiful kind of window treatment perfect for any room in your home. Tape can be used with either a flat rod or a round decorative rod. So round up your sewing materials and we ll show you how to make rod pocket curtains in just 4 steps.
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. Hung on a decorative rod or used with a valance a. How to sew a lined curtain with a rod casing. This tutorial shows how to make an unlined rod pocket curtain but a lining can be easily added.
Rod pocket curtains are the easiest style of curtain to make. Lay the lining panel right side facing up leaving the hem folded up. It s simply a panel of fabric with a tube at the top for the curtain rod. Step 5 make up the lining.
Assembling your new shades with ring tape will help create soft smooth folds for a layered look. To make a blind with rod pocket tape rather than forming traditional rod pockets from the lining. 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. This package contains 6 yards of 4 rod loop tape.
Make the rod pockets. Cut the lining the same size as the finished curtain and tuck it under the hems and sides before sewing. You will find extra instructions at the bottom of the following steps. Slightly less lining will be required as no lining is needed to form the rod pockets.
Measure up from the bottom of the lining panel the first rod pocket position calculated in step 2.