How do you make gathering tape for curtains?

The process

1. Gathering tapes come in different widths.
2. Make a narrow hem on either side of your curtain panel.
3. Make a large hem on the top and bottom.
4. Then fold over about four inches and press.
5. See what I mean by having the strings stick out further?
6. Stitch along the top and bottom of the gathering tape.

How to make curtain panels with header tape?

Making a number of curtain panels can be a daunting task if you are sewing them yourself. You can achieve a professional finish by measuring and cutting the fabric accurately and using header tape. Header tape is a stiff fabric band sewn on the back of the fabric along the top of the curtain panel.

How to make eyelet curtains using eyelet heading tape?

MAKING EYELET CURTAINS using eyelet heading tape – YouTube 1 First measure the width of the window opening. 2 Decide how much you would like your curtains to extend either side of the window opening. 3 A standard overlap on the wall for a pair of eyelet curtains with a single width of fabric will be approx.

What’s the best way to sew curtain tape?

Sew along the top of the curtain tape about quarter inch in from the edge. Trim any fabric protruding from the bottom edge of the curtain tape. Stitch along the bottom edge of the curtain tape and snip off the excess thread. Important! – At one end of your curtain tape, pull out the ends of the gather strings and tie them together.

How do you make a crease in a curtain?

Work your way along the crease pinning all the layers of fabric together. Taking your curtain tape, tuck 1.5 to 2″ between the layers at one end and pin in place. Work your way along the crease, pulling your curtain fabric and curtain tape tight as you go, removing each pin and replacing it to attach the curtain tape.