pencil pleat curtains

Pencil pleat curtains are …

Pencil pleat curtains are a classic. Folds of fabric are tightly gathered to create a semi-cylindrical heading that resembles a line of pencils. From the close pleats of the header, the fabric tumbles freely to the floor. You can choose pencil pleat curtains for either poles or tracks.

Can pencil pleat curtains go on a track?

Pencil pleat curtains can be hung from a track or a pole.

What is the difference between pencil pleat and pinch pleat curtains?

Pinch pleats use more fabric and are fuller than pencil pleats. The pleats are hand-sewn in and permanently fixed for more luxurious, tailored look. As pinch pleat is a fixed, sewn-in heading, it is important that you quote an accurate track/pole width when ordering pinch pleats.

Do pencil pleat curtains use hooks?

Usually, pencil pleat curtains have a heading with 3 rows of pockets to insert hooks. For curtain tracks, it’s best to insert curtain hooks into the middle or lower row of pockets so that they hide the track once drawn. For curtain poles, insert the hooks into the top row of pockets so they hang below the ring.

Can you hang pencil pleat curtains on a pole?

The beauty of pencil pleat curtains is that you have greater control over the finished look when you hang them. They can be attached to either a curtain pole or track made from your chosen material, and by adjusting the heading tape either up or down you can choose how prominent you want the pleats to be.

What are pencil made of?

Pencils contain a form of solid carbon known as graphite. According to the book The Pencil by Henry Petroski, the graphite pencil was first developed and popularized in the 1600’s.

Should I use plastic or metal curtain hooks?

As a general rule of thumb, the heavier the fabric, the heavier or sturdier the hook should be. If you’re using a heavy to mid-weight fabric, metal curtain hooks or brass curtain hooks will be the most suitable choice. If your fabric is lighter, something like cotton for instance, you could use plastic curtain hooks.

How do you measure for pencil pleat curtains?

For pencil pleats on a track, measure the drop by starting from the top of the track, and for pencil pleats on a curtain pole, measure from the eye of the curtain rings (where you’ll be hooking your curtains into). Measure from either of these points down to your chosen end point and that’s your drop measurement.

What type of curtains do I need for a track?

Can any curtain be fitted to a track? Curtains with a pencil pleat, pinch pleat or wave header style can be fitted to a curtain track. However, eyelet curtains can only be fitted to a curtain pole. This is because the round eyelets need a curved surface to glide smoothly across.

How many curtain hooks should you use?

One ring goes at each pleat to hang the panels securely. For flat panels, you usually need one ring for every 4 to 8 inches of curtain rod length. Heavier drapes need more rings that are closer together, while lightweight fabrics are usually fine with rings every 7 or 8 inches.

Why are eyelet curtains so popular?

Eyelet curtains inject a chic, modern appeal to any room in which they are hung. The grommets allow the curtain to glide almost effortlessly along the rod, making opening and closing the curtains quick and easy.

What do you call curtains that need hooks?

Sheer Curtains with hooks use a slightly different hook. The hook for a sheer pleated curtain is called a pin hook. We use pin hooks in sheer curtains so you can get the height correct. This is a pin with a hook. The pin pushes into the seam at the back of the pleat at the desired height.

Which curtain heading uses least fabric?

What curtain heading uses the least fabric? Curtains always need more fabric than the width of a pole or track might suggest. This is described as the degree of fullness. Fullness should be at least 2 for traditional pencil headed curtains and eyelets , so these designs are the most economical with fabric.

What is eyelet curtains?

Eyelet curtains or Ring Top curtains are a contemporary curtain heading for use with curtain poles. Eyelet heading gives large even soft pleats and are so called because they have metal rings at the top of the curtain in place of a normal header tape.

How do you hang pleated curtains on a track?

– Along the track: place the hooks at 4′ intervals The curtain or voile curtain is ready to be hung. Thanks to these fixtures, you can adapt your pencil pleat curtains to a track: position them along the top of the curtain at intervals of around 6′ and tighten the screws firmly. Slide the rings onto the track.