Rod Pocket Tape Instructions

Dritz home rod loop tape helps create beautiful curtains with soft even folds.

Rod pocket tape instructions.

Slightly less lining will be required as no lining is needed to form the rod pockets. Hung on a decorative rod or used with a valance a. To make a blind with rod pocket tape rather than forming traditional rod pockets from the lining. Assembling your new shades with ring tape will help create soft smooth folds for a layered look.

If you are using rod pocket tape please go the rod pocket tape instructions bottom of page measure sew in. Tape can be used with either a flat rod or a round decorative rod. Fabric stores and drapery suppliers often stock roman shade ring tape with rings set at 3 inch 5. Cut the lining the same size as the finished curtain and tuck it under the hems and sides before sewing.

Make the rod pockets. This package contains 6 yards of 4 rod loop tape. It s simply a panel of fabric with a tube at the top for the curtain rod. Easy to use just center is stitch it and insert the rod.

Measure up from the bottom of the lining panel the first rod pocket position calculated in step 2. So round up your sewing materials and we ll show you how to make rod pocket curtains in just 4 steps. Step 4 calculating lining qty. How to sew a lined curtain with a rod casing.

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. They are one of the simplest window curtains ideas you can produce from your sewing room. 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. Step 5 make up the lining.

You will find extra instructions at the bottom of the following steps. Rod pocket curtains are a simple yet beautiful kind of window treatment perfect for any room in your home. Lay the lining panel right side facing up leaving the hem folded up. This tutorial shows how to make an unlined rod pocket curtain but a lining can be easily added.

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.