Pinch pleat curtains are a certain type of curtain that looks nothing but pleasant. Each panel is bunched for a full and luxurious look that adorns the window.
But one of the most commonly asked questions is how do you hang them? Well, it’s actually quite simple and not as hard as you may think. So how do you go about it?
- First, insert one hook into the curtain ring.
- After this, measure the distance on the rod between the bottom of the hanging hook and the top of the curtain hardware.
- Attach the curtain’s hooks to each panel, making sure it corresponds with the measurement you took. Place one in each pleat and at either end.
- After this, fold the space between each pleat together and hang each hook from the rings or gliders.
In this article, we will discuss how to hang pinch pleat curtains and much more. So stick around for all this, as it’s guaranteed to be an informative read for you!
How Do You Hang Pinch Pleat Curtains?
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Thanks to their many pleats, pinch pleat curtains create a beautiful and full curtain panel that can bring a level of sophistication to any room. They’re fairly easy to install, and in this section, we will give a step-by-step breakdown of how you can hang them.
Inserting the pin hooks- Section 1
Follow these simple steps:
- Lay your curtain face down on a table or workspace. You should pick a large enough and clean table to lay your curtain out on. Stretch the curtain out so that it doesn’t form wrinkles. If you don’t have enough room on your table, you can do this on a bed or freshly vacuumed floor.
- Next, count to ensure that the number of hooks matches the number of rings. You require one hook for each pleat on the curtain and one on each end. Therefore, if you have six pleats, you’ll require eight hooks. You should also count the number of rings or gliders you have on your curtain pole. They should be the same as the number of hooks you have.
- You can hang pinch pleat curtains on a curtain pole with rings on it or a track with gliders on it.
- You should also check that all the hooks you will use are the same size. If some are larger, replace them. Also, the smaller the opening in the front of the hook, the better your curtains will stay on the hanger.
- The next step is measuring the distance from the top of the hook to the top of your curtain’s hardware. One hook needs to be put in place in the ring or the glider and, using a tape measure, go from the topmost point of the curtain hardware to the bottom of the hook. This measurement is required so that the curtain covers the hardware completely.
- After this, line up a hook next to one pleat using the measurement you took in the step above. Lay the hook on the curtain fabric so you know where to place it. Measure such that the bottom of the hook is as far down as the measurement you took in the step above. Using a pencil, mark where the bottom of the hook is on the curtain. Alternatively, you can place a sewing pin on this spot.
- The next step is to pierce the fabric where you marked it with a hook. The sharp point of the hook should be pushed into the curtain fabric where the bottom of the hook lay. Go through the outer fabric and the inner stuffing of the curtain. Go on pushing the metal up and in until the hook lies in the same spot you had it but with the metal point inside the fabric. Make sure that the hook doesn’t become through the front- as you do this, lift each pleat and look at the front side.
- The next thing to do is to insert several more hooks along each pleat before checking the length. Add hooks to the following pleats and loop the hooks into the rings or gliders on the curtain rod or track. Make sure you support the rest of your curtain while doing this. Make sure that the height looks good, and if it does, you can go on. If it doesn’t, adjust the height by placing the hooks in a different place and repeat the procedure. If you have to take the hooks out, pull them straight down so that the sharp point comes out. Afterward, you can re-insert them where you need them to be.
- After this, put the rest of the hooks in along each pleat and at both ends. If you are happy with the height, then insert the remaining hooks at the same distance from the top, each right next to the seam on each pleat. Ensure that you measure all of them so that they are even, and don’t forget to place one hook on each end where there are no pleats too. The end hooks should be the same distance from the top as all the other hooks. You should set each one of them in the middle of the side hem allowance.
Hanging your curtains on the hardware- Section 2
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Follow these easy steps:
- The first step is to fold the space between 2 pleats, either outward or inward, as is appropriate. After hanging the curtain, as you push the top of the curtain together, the space between the pleats will bunch. To make it look better, find the space between two pleats. Push the pleat either outward if you use a track or pole curtain or inward for a pole curtain only. Fold the area in half and run your fingers along the top fold to make it more noticeable.
- Fold the rest of the spaces between pleats. Continue along the length of the curtain and fold each space either outward or inward as is appropriate. When you come to the ends, fold the hem allowance in half with the hook in the middle, and this will push the end fabric slightly outward.
- Next, insert the end hook of one panel into the middle glider or ring. You should slide the loop of the hook over the glider or ring until it falls into place. You need to work from the middle going outwards to add more gliders or rings if you run out accidentally. Support the weight of the curtain as you do this because you don’t want it all to lie on the end hook. If it’s a ring, push the hook through the eyelet of the curtain ring, which you should find at the bottom. If it’s a glider, put the hook through the small eyelet in each glider.
- Continue pushing in one hook in each glider or ring. Go one by one inserting each hook and keep supporting the weight of the curtain and take care not to skip a ring or glider.
- Finally, you need to adjust your curtain so that they fill the space. Move the panels either to the left or the right in the window so that you frame them.
And just like that, you are done. To see a visual representation of the whole procedure, click here for the first section and here for the second section.
Are Pinch Pleat Curtains Out of Style?
Pinch pleat curtains are a classic style, and for this reason, they never really go out of style. Many people agree they can be any style fabric and to an overall significant effect.
If you hang them on a pole-mounted above the window frame, they will look fantastic and perfectly up to date.
Make sure the one they are hung on is up to date, as this makes an enormous difference.
What Do Pinch Pleat Curtains Look Like?
Pinch pleat curtains are an elegant heading, drawing together lots of fabric into a tightly gathered and stitched bunch at the top.
The pleats are permanently sewn in, and they make for a smart finish giving off elegant folds that flow from top to bottom. You can have these curtains with either a pole or a track.
How Many Rings Do You Need for Pinch Pleat Curtains?
Some people find it hard knowing the number of rings they will have to use for their pinch pleat curtains. Well, the answer is that it will depend on the number of pleats on your curtains.
By counting the number of pleats on your curtain, you’ll know the total number of rings required per panel. Whatever the number that is, add either one or two rings, depending on how you will install the panels.
Pinch pleated curtains can be a wonderful addition to any space, and if you are curious about them, why not try them out and see for yourself?
Follow the steps in this article, and you’ll know how to hang them properly.
