Can I hang grommet curtains on a traverse rod?

You can turn a traverse rod into a plain rod by removing it’s moving parts and then the grommets would easily slide over the rod. If you have already fallen in love with grommet curtains I would suggest you forego old equipment and buy new pole rods to show off the large grommets.

How do you hang non pleated drapes on a traverse rod?

Instead of sewing a U, make small 1/4 inch forward-folded pleats in the fabric, sewing from the top of the panel to the bottom of the heading tape, and insert the pins into the back of the pleat. Traverse rods make it easy to open and close the drapes.

How do you hang pocket curtains on a traverse rod?

Insert the hooks into the rings to hang your curtain. With a traverse rod: Insert the provided plastic hooks inside the braid every 3.4 or 6 inches on the back of your curtain. To pleat and frown your curtain pull the strings on both sides. Your curtain is ready to be hung into the hooks of your traverse rod.

Are grommet curtains easy to open and close?

Grommet Curtains Curtains with a grommet top have metal rings punched into the fabric that allow them to slide along the rod easily. This easy operation makes Grommet Curtains the perfect fit for draperies you want to open and close every day.

What kind of rod do you use for grommet curtains?

For example, a common 1 5/8-inch grommet glides over a 1 3/8-inch diameter rod. It’s large enough to allow for curtain movement in windy conditions as well; the curtain can billow without rigid stress from an inflexible mounting system.

Can you use back tab curtains with a traverse rod?

If you want to use a traverse rod, that opens and closes with the pull of a cord, you need to alter your tab-back panels to accept a drapery pin. Just by making a small single-finger pleat, the curtains can accept a pin and hold the folds in place as the curtains are opened and closed on a traverse rod.

Are traverse rods out of style?

Are Traverse Rods Out Of Style? Traverse curtains can be difficult to find in stores, but that’s because of demand, not lack of style. This style of curtain has a timeless and sophisticated look that never really goes out of style. However, they are more expensive.

Can I use curtain hooks on rod pocket curtains?

The rod pocket is internal so the curtain panel is essentially a simple panel rectangle. This makes the conversion process simpler and easier. Determine the header style you want for your drapery look and in a few minutes, you can transform your curtain panels into drapes that use drapery hooks.

What is a rod pocket on a curtain?

The most classic and common of all methods of hanging curtains, a rod pocket is a sewn-in pocket, or casing, at the top of a curtain panel that easily slips over a rod and conceals it.

What are the easiest curtains to open?

Ring-top panels are very easy to open and close. As the name suggests, ringed panels hang from rings (also called grommets) that are either attached to the top of the fabric panel or inserted into the fabric near the top edge.

What diameter curtain rod should I use?

Choose a curtain rod with a diameter of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm). Thin curtain rods tend to look cheap and can bow under the weight of your drapes if they are heavy. When choosing a curtain rod, look for a rod that is at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick for good aesthetics and curtain support.

How do you hang curtains on a traverse rod?

Insert a drapery pin into the seam so the bottom edge of the pin aligns to the pin mark and hook the pin into the carrier of the traverse rod. Insert pins, at the same distance from the top edge, into the outside edge seams of the curtains.

Do you need to buy drapery for traverse rods?

Custom drapery that’s made for traverse rods sometimes comes with the pins or hooks sewn into the fabric. Most times, however, you’ll need to buy drapery pins along with the traverse rodding. When should I use traverse rods? Are the curtains meant to be functional?

How do you attach grommet panels to curtains?

First, lay your grommet curtain out, and fold the top panel (with the grommets) down at the seam. Step Two: Attach curtain clip rings. Second, attach curtain clip rings to your grommet panels. Clip rings usually come in packs of 8, and you’ll need 8 clip rings per grommet panel.

What’s the best way to open and close curtains?

If you want drapery that opens and closes, traverse rods are a good choice. With regular rods and rings you’ll find yourself using your hands to open and close the curtains; it’s awkward and causes more wear and tear on the fabric. Traverse curtain rods with a cord allow you to open and close curtains to your heart’s content.