Pencil pleat or pinch pleat curtains use hooks or rings to attach the curtain to the rod 32mm gather hooks are suitable for rod sets with rings.
How to hang pinch pleat curtains on track.
If hanging from curtain poles you want the curtain to hang under the pole itself.
Gather the curtain so that it takes up half of the track s length for 2 curtains or the full length for 1 curtain pull on the 3 gathering cords at the same time to gather the head of the curtain.
Measure from the bottom of the ring on the track or rod to the floor.
Then with the lined side of the curtain facing you slide the sharp point of the pin hook up and under the stitches in the back of the pleat until the point is hidden and only the hook end is visible.
Lay the top of the curtain face down on a clean flat surface.
Make sure that the hook pierces both the immediate material and the inner stiffening material.
If hanging from curtain track you want the curtain sit in front of the track.
The type of hooks you can use either slip in next to the pleats or have a spike that you pierce through the pleat at the back.
Tab top curtains thread the rod through the tab loops.
To hang your pencil pleat curtains on a track just attach the curtain hooks sold with every curtain.
Hanging curtains on a rod is simple but it differs depending on the type of curtains.
Pinch pleated curtains can hang on either a track or a rod with rings like in this pictures above.
Insert the hook into the curtain slightly to one side of the pinch pleat see photo above.
Repeat this process for the other curtain.
Attach each hook to their designated ring.
Then all you do is insert the hooks into the rings or gliders on your curtain rod or track.
Hang the curtain up.
Now measure from the bottom of the curtain the same length up to the tape and select the best position to put the hooks.
Because of their many pleats pinch pleat curtains create a beautiful full curtain panel that can add sophistication to any room.
They re fairly easy to hang as long as you re willing to measure when you insert the pin hooks into the back of the curtain.
Drape the bottom of the curtain over your forearm while you attach the hooks.
Use a ladder or stool to hang the curtains if you cannot reach the pole or track.