How to Hang Pencil Pleat Curtains - CurtainsCurtainsCurtains, by Curtains Curtains Curtains on YouTube. 4 min 8 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 8 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Iron the curtains flat before you start. Press the pleated heading gently so the folds sit straight and the fabric hangs evenly.
Measure the width of your rail and count the gliders. Space the hooks evenly so the curtain covers the rail with a little overlap at each end.
Lay the curtain face down. Find the pencil pleat tape along the top and the rows of pockets running through it.
Push a hook into a pocket in the top row for a short drop, or a lower row if the curtain is too long. Use the same row across the whole curtain.
Space hooks about every 8 to 10 cm along the tape, keeping the gaps equal. Add one at each outer edge.
Pull the loose cords at the side of the tape to gather the pleats to your rail width. Tie the cords in a loose knot so they hold.
Climb the step ladder and hook the curtain onto the gliders, starting from the middle and working outwards.
Check the length and the pleat spacing. Adjust hooks to a different row or retie the cords if the curtain is uneven.
Tips and common mistakes
Never cut the gathering cords short. Tie them loosely and tuck them behind the curtain so you can adjust later.
Use the same pocket row for every hook or the hem will sit crooked.
Hang curtains while the fabric is slightly damp so the weight pulls out creases as they dry.
Questions
Which row of pockets should I use for the hooks?
Use the top row for a standard drop. Move to a lower row if the curtains are too long, but keep every hook in the same row.
How many hooks do I need?
Roughly one hook every 8 to 10 cm of tape, plus one at each end. A 2 m wide curtain usually needs about 20 hooks.
Can I hang pencil pleat curtains on a pole?
Yes, if the pole has rings. Hook each hook onto a ring and space the rings evenly across the pole.
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