Rod Pocket Tape Instructions

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.

Rod pocket tape instructions.

Make the rod pockets. Measure up from the bottom of the lining panel the first rod pocket position calculated in step 2. This tutorial shows how to make an unlined rod pocket curtain but a lining can be easily added. It s simply a panel of fabric with a tube at the top for the curtain rod.

Assembling your new shades with ring tape will help create soft smooth folds for a layered look. Hung on a decorative rod or used with a valance a. Easy to use just center is stitch it and insert the rod. Cut the lining the same size as the finished curtain and tuck it under the hems and sides before sewing.

Fabric stores and drapery suppliers often stock roman shade ring tape with rings set at 3 inch 5. Lay the lining panel right side facing up leaving the hem folded up. 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. 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.

You will find extra instructions at the bottom of the following steps. Rod pocket curtains are the easiest style of curtain to make. If you are using rod pocket tape please go the rod pocket tape instructions bottom of page measure sew in. Step 5 make up the lining.

Rod pocket curtains are a simple yet beautiful kind of window treatment perfect for any room in your home. A lined curtain with a rod casing can fulfill many roles in a room both decorative and practical. This package contains 6 yards of 4 rod loop tape. Slightly less lining will be required as no lining is needed to form the rod pockets.

They are one of the simplest window curtains ideas you can produce from your sewing room. Step 4 calculating lining qty. Dritz home rod loop tape helps create beautiful curtains with soft even folds. Tape can be used with either a flat rod or a round decorative rod.

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.