Rod Pocket Tape Instructions

Fabric stores and drapery suppliers often stock roman shade ring tape with rings set at 3 inch 5.

Rod pocket tape instructions.

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. This package contains 6 yards of 4 rod loop tape. Tape can be used with either a flat rod or a round decorative rod. How to sew a lined curtain with a rod casing.

Rod pocket curtains are a simple yet beautiful kind of window treatment perfect for any room in your home. To make a blind with rod pocket tape rather than forming traditional rod pockets from the lining. This tutorial shows how to make an unlined rod pocket curtain but a lining can be easily added. If you are using rod pocket tape please go the rod pocket tape instructions bottom of page measure sew in.

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. 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. So round up your sewing materials and we ll show you how to make rod pocket curtains in just 4 steps. Cut the lining the same size as the finished curtain and tuck it under the hems and sides before sewing.

Assembling your new shades with ring tape will help create soft smooth folds for a layered look. You will find extra instructions at the bottom of the following steps. Measure up from the bottom of the lining panel the first rod pocket position calculated in step 2. Make the rod pockets.

Step 4 calculating lining qty. They are one of the simplest window curtains ideas you can produce from your sewing room. Dritz home rod loop tape helps create beautiful curtains with soft even folds. It s simply a panel of fabric with a tube at the top for the curtain rod.

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. Step 5 make up the lining. A lined curtain with a rod casing can fulfill many roles in a room both decorative and practical. Easy to use just center is stitch it and insert the rod.

Hung on a decorative rod or used with a valance a.