How do you attach tab top curtains?

How do you attach tab top curtains?

Insert the curtain rod through each of the tabs on the first drape from right to left, making sure the correct side of the curtain is facing out. Slide the second panel onto the curtain rod one tab at a time, placing the tabs on the rod from left to right.

How far apart are tabs on curtains?

You need one tab at each end of the curtain, and then in between you should have a tab every five to eight inches. To figure out how many tabs you need, divide the finished width of your curtain by the spacing measurement of your tabs, then add one.

How long should tabs be on tab top curtains?

You’ll need a strip that is three and a half inches wide and long enough to make all your tabs. Each tab will be eight inches long, and you’ll be spacing the tabs every six inches along the top of the curtain. To find out how long the tab piece needs to be, multiply the number of tabs by eight.

How do you make tab top curtains with buttons?

How to Make Button Tab Panel Curtains

1. Measure the width of the window.
2. Measure and cut the fabric with for the curtain panels.
3. Cut the fabric into 6-inch by 9-inch rectangles for button tabs.
4. Fold one tab in half lengthwise, wrong sides of the fabric together.
5. Position the button in the center of the tab width.

How do you make tab top curtains slide easier?

There are several things you can do to help your curtains slide more easily:

1. Dry silicone spray.
2. Curtain slide tape.
3. Measuring tape.
4. Custom-cut curtain rod.

How do back tab curtains work?

Back tab curtains, also called hidden tab curtains, have tabs or loops sewn onto the back of the curtain header. The rod slips through the tab so that neither is visible from the front. This gives the illusion of the curtain floating in space and creates an elegant, clean line.

What is the best lubricant for curtain track?

silicone
Any silicone based lubricant should be suitable for this purpose, however we recommend Helmar H4000 lubricant. Oil based lubricants such as WD-40 are NOT suitable.

Can I use WD40 on curtain track?

Any silicone based lubricant should be suitable for this purpose, however we recommend Helmar H4000 lubricant. Oil based lubricants such as WD-40 are NOT suitable.

How do you make back tab valances?

Instructions

1. Step 1: Measure & cut the fabric. To determine the length to cut your main fabric, add 10” to your desired finished length.
2. Step 2: Make the tabs. Cut 4.5” x 6” pieces for the tabs.
3. Step 3: Pin fabric and lining.
4. Step 4: Sew the sides & bottom.
5. Step 5: Sew top & tabs.