How to make -
Hand Pleated Interlined Curtains
Materials
  • - Fabric
  • - Lining
  • - Interlining
  • - Thread
  • - Buckram
  • - Weights
  • - Curtain Hooks
    • Tools
  • - Sewing Machine
  • - Needles
  • - Pins
  • - Clamps
  • - Scissors
  • - Set Square
  • - Straight Edge
  • - Invisible Marker
    • Step 10: Hang the Curtains
    Printable Worksheet
    Printable Worksheet

    HANGING CURTAINS & BINDING

    • Insert 2 curtain pin hooks into the back of each pleat at the correct Hook to Top position.
    • Insert a hook on the Return flap.
    • Insert a hook on the Overlap of the curtain if required - (see video)
    • Make sure you have the appropriate number of rings on the track or pole.
    This video shows you
    • How and where to place hooks

    HANGING CURTAINS & BINDING

    • Hang your curtains.
    • Dress and bind your curtains.
    This video shows you
    • How to hang your curtains
    • How to bind and dress your curtains for a professional finish

    Your Questions & Comments

    Chris Kempton

    How do I finish the return to the wall? Do I need a hook?

    Ruth

    Hi I've got some pin hooks for my interlined pinch pleat curtains (1.7m long) i've made following your tutorials, they are about 2.5cm in height however your pin hooks in the video look bigger about 4cm. Would you advise getting larger pin hooks and if so any advice where to get them online? I can only seem to find the 2.5cm ones. BTW your tutorials are wonderful, i am a curtain novice to curtain making and I have also not done any sewing for 10+years. As a complete beginner i am pleased how they have turned out and will be ever thankful for your calm, methodical and detailed lessons which gave me the confidence to have a go. Thank you so much.

    SewHelpful:

    Ours are approx 3.5cm long, we buy in bulk from a wholesaler, you could try Merrick and Day. We wouldn't use the smaller ones.

    Eve Nicolls

    Why do you insert 2 pin hooks per pleat for interlined curtains but only 1 for lined curtains? Is it due to the extra weight? And do they both go through the same curtain ring?

    SewHelpful:

    We use 2 to help reduce the loading on the pin on heavy curtains. Both hooks go through the same ring eyelet.

    Aileen Cedervall

    Thank you for your fabulous tutorial! Your videos were easy to follow step by step and I would not have managed without them. I now have beautiful interlined double pinch pleat curtains hanging in my living room and I am so pleased with them.

    Lou Tempest

    Your tutorial was invaluable. I’m thrilled with the fully interlined triple pleat curtains that I made for my mother. I still can’t believe how fab they are. Thank you so much. I’m very happy to recommend the course for anyone unsure about going ahead.

    SewHelpful:

    Thank you for the kind comments

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