Pencil pleat curtains are a classic and elegant choice for window dressing. They have a row of cords at the top that can be pulled to create neat and uniform pleats. However, if you don’t have rings to hang them from, you might wonder how to hang them without damaging the fabric or the wall. Here are some methods you can try to hang pencil pleat curtains without rings.
Hanging pencil pleat curtains without rings can be done with the help of curtain hooks, curtain clips, or sewing pins. The best method depends on the type of curtain rod or track you have, and your personal preference.
Use Curtain Hooks
Curtain hooks are metal or plastic hooks that can attach to a curtain rod or track. They have a sharp end that can pierce through the fabric of the curtain, and a curved end that can hook onto the rod or track. You can use them to hang any type of pencil pleat curtains, from light to heavy.
To use curtain hooks, you need to follow these steps:
- Measure the width of your curtain rod or track, and divide it by the number of strands or wires on your pencil pleat curtains. This will give you the distance between each hook.
- Tie the cords at one end of the heading tape to secure them. Pull the cords at the other end to create even pleats. Tie off the loose cords in a slip knot.
- Insert a curtain hook into each strand or wire of your pencil pleat curtains, starting from one end and working your way to the other. Adjust the height and position of each hook as needed.
- Hang the curtain hooks onto the curtain rod or track, making sure they are evenly spaced and aligned.
You can watch this video for more details on how to use curtain hooks:
: How To Hang Pencil Pleat Curtains
Use Curtain Clips
Curtain clips are metal or plastic clips that can attach to a curtain rod or track. They have a spring-loaded mechanism that can grip onto the fabric of the curtain, and a ring or loop that can slide onto the rod or track. You can use them to hang any type of pencil pleat curtains, from light to heavy.
To use curtain clips, you need to follow these steps:
- Measure the width of your curtain rod or track, and divide it by the number of strands or wires on your pencil pleat curtains. This will give you the distance between each clip.
- Tie the cords at one end of the heading tape to secure them. Pull the cords at the other end to create even pleats. Tie off the loose cords in a slip knot.
- Clip a curtain clip onto each strand or wire of your pencil pleat curtains, starting from one end and working your way to the other. Adjust the height and position of each clip as needed.
- Slide the curtain clips onto the curtain rod or track, making sure they are evenly spaced and aligned.
You can watch this video for more details on how to use curtain clips:
: How To Hang Pencil Pleat Curtains With Clips
Use Sewing Pins
Sewing pins are metal or plastic needles that can pierce through the fabric of the curtain and secure it to the wall or ceiling. They are very discreet and easy to use, but they can also damage the fabric or leave holes in it. You can use them to hang any type of pencil pleat curtains, from light to heavy.
To use sewing pins, you need to follow these steps:
- Measure the width of your curtain rod or track, and divide it by the number of strands or wires on your pencil pleat curtains. This will give you the distance between each pin.
