If you have eyelet curtains, you might be wondering how to hang them properly. Eyelet curtains are curtains that have metal rings at the top that slide onto a curtain rod or pole. Eyelet curtains are easy to hang and create a casual and contemporary look for your windows, but they can also sag or bunch up if they are not spaced evenly.
In this post, we’ll show you how to hang eyelet curtains with toilet roll, a simple and frugal hack that will make your curtains look neat and full. You’ll also learn some tips and tricks for choosing and installing the right curtains and toilet rolls for your space.
Hanging eyelet curtains with toilet roll can be done with a rod or pole. You’ll need to measure your window and your curtain, slide the toilet rolls onto the rod or pole, and slide the eyelets onto the rod or pole between the toilet rolls.
Use a Rod or Pole for a Casual Look
One of the most common ways to hang eyelet curtains is to use a rod or pole. This means that you install a curtain rod or pole above your window, and slide the eyelets onto the rod or pole. You can use any kind of rod or pole that suits your space, such as a standard rod, a double rod, a decorative rod, or a wooden pole.
To hang the curtains, you’ll need to slide the eyelets onto the rod or pole before placing it in the brackets. You’ll also need to slide the toilet rolls onto the rod or pole before sliding the eyelets. You can use any kind of eyelet curtains that have metal rings at the top. Make sure the curtains are weatherproof and fade-resistant, and that they match the style of your space.
Using a rod or pole gives your windows a casual and contemporary look. You can easily open and close the curtains as needed, or bunch them up at one end. However, a rod or pole can also be more visible and bulky than other methods.
Use Toilet Rolls for a Neat Look
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to make your eyelet curtains look neat and full is to use toilet rolls. Toilet rolls are cardboard tubes that come with toilet paper. You can save them up from your bathroom use, or ask your friends and family to save them for you.
To hang the curtains with toilet rolls, you’ll need to follow these steps:
- Collect enough toilet rolls for your curtains. You’ll need one toilet roll for each eyelet and one for each end of the curtain. For example, if you have 8 eyelets per curtain panel, you’ll need 10 toilet rolls per panel.
- Take down your curtains and wash them if needed. Iron them if they are wrinkled.
- Decide how much roll you need. Depending on how full you want your curtains to look, you can use whole rolls, half rolls, or quarter rolls. Cut the toilet rolls to size if needed.
- Fold your first curtain panel like an accordion. This will make it easier to slide the eyelets onto the rod or pole.
- Put the first eyelet on the rod or pole and slide it to one end.
- Slide a toilet roll onto the rod or pole next to the first eyelet.
- Repeat with alternating eyelets and toilet rolls until you reach the other end of the panel.
- Adjust the curtains as needed to create even pleats and gaps.
- Repeat with the other curtain panels.
Using toilet rolls gives your windows a neat and full look. The toilet rolls act as spacers that keep the eyelets evenly spaced and prevent them from sagging or bunching up. The toilet rolls are hidden by the fabric of the curtain, so they won’t be visible from outside.
FAQs
Q: How do I measure my window and my curtain for eyelet curtains?
A: To measure your window and your curtain for eyelet curtains, you’ll need to measure the width and height of your window frame inside or outside the trim, depending on how you want to hang your curtain. You’ll also need to add some extra inches to the width for overlap and to the height for hemming. For example, if your window is 36 inches wide and 48 inches high inside the trim, and you want to use a rod or pole, you might want to get curtains that are 40 inches wide and 50 inches high.
