How do you attach curtain tie backs to hooks?

Hang each tieback hook a third of the way up from the bottom of the curtain. Buffer three inches from the edge of the window. For example, if your curtain is 84 inches long, you would place the tieback about 28 inches from the bottom. A tieback for a 36-inch long cafe curtain would be placed 12 inches from the bottom.

What do you call the hooks that hold back curtains?

The curtain tiebacks are the perfect solution for keeping curtains open while not damaging the wall like hooks or traditional curtain tiebacks. You can use magnetic tiebacks or twist tiebacks without any hardware or accessories. The color goes well with different curtains.

What height should tie backs be?

There’s no hard-and-fast rule, but I have found that roughly 85 to 90 cm (33 to 35 inches) from the floor is the perfect height for tie-backs. Something to keep in mind: if you want a more tailored look, you may want to place your tie-backs slightly higher to reduce the swag effect.

What can be used as curtain tie backs?

Make chic curtain tie-backs with inexpensive materials from the hardware store, like jute rope, cotton rope and metal chain.

Should curtain holdbacks be angled?

Should curtain hold backs be angled? There is no hard and fast rule on this, but generally many people position their curtain hold backs straight – if you prefer an angled look and find they still work practically then you can choose to do this.

How do you make a simple curtain tie back?

Use a ruler, chopstick, or letter opener. Tuck 1/2 an inch of fabric on the open end in and hand tack it closed, or use hot glue to seal the end. Hand sew on two plastic or wood rings at the ends, or create your knot or bow at the end. Repeat for the second tieback and you’re done!

Where to place curtain tie back hooks?

Measure horizontally from the top, inner corner of the window frame to end of the curtain rod. If the rod has decorative, capped ends with finials, measure to where the outer edge of the curtains stop on the rod. Tie-back hooks should fit just inside the outer edge of the curtains.

How do I choose the best curtain tie backs?

Select tiebacks which match the design of your curtain. Tiebacks come in a nearly endless variety of styles.

  • Close the curtains so that they are covering the window. Your curtains should be wider than your window so they gather into a graceful drape.
  • Experiment with the drape of your curtains.
  • How do you install curtain tie backs?

    Place the curtain rod, with the drapes, back in place on the rod’s hooks. Gather one panel of the drapes in your hand, and use the metal tie back to secure it to the side. Arrange the curtain inside the tie back so it is visually appealing.

    What are curtain tie backs?

    A curtain tie-back is a decorative window treatment which accompanies a cloth curtain.