Where should holdbacks be placed?
Curtain hold backs can be positioned however you like – as with all aspects of interior design it is subjective. However, a general rule of thumb with both tie backs and hold backs is to position the hold back a third of the way up from the bottom of the curtain.
How wide should a curtain tieback be?
Most tie backs are 1 to 4 inches wide, but the lengths of the tie backs depend of the amount of curtain being pulled to the side. So it best to have the curtains sewn and installed before making the tie backs.
Should tiebacks match curtains?
The color of the tiebacks should complement the curtains rather than look mismatched. If you have a dramatic style of drapery on a window, make sure to continue the mood in the curtain tie backs. Something too plain in this case is likely to seem out of place and take away from the overall impact of your drapes.
How do you use tassel tiebacks?
Gather the curtain loosely and wrap the loop-end of the tieback around it one way and the tassel-end around it the other way. Slip the tieback loop over the tassel, arranging it to rest just at the top of the tassel. Adjust the curtain and the tassel and do the same for the other curtain.
How do you make fabric curtain tiebacks?
How to Make Curtain Tie-Backs
- Step 1: Measure. The first step to learning how to make curtain tie-backs is to hang your curtains.
- Step 2: Decide Your Width.
- Step 3: Cut The Fabric.
- Step 4: Sew The Fabric.
- Step 5: Seal The Open End.
- Step 6: Finishing.
Where do you put curtain tie back hooks?
Measure horizontally from the top, inner corner of the window frame to the end of the curtain rod. If the rod has decorative, capped ends with finials, measure to where the outer edge of the curtains stops on the rod. Tie-back hooks should fit just inside the outer edge of the curtains.
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