Plastic curtain grommets are also removable if you want to replace them or if one should break. Since they're plastic they can get wet, making them suitable for outdoor curtains or bathroom shower curtains.
Care instructions for eyelets in curtains
Before cleaning, gently remove the Eyelet Rings from the curtains by easing the rings away with a small flat head screwdriver, applying gentle leverage.
I convert a lot of eyelet curtains to pencil pleat while shortening them, it's almost always cheaper than buying fabric to have them made, especially when the sales are on. These are from Dunelm if you like the look of them.
Grommet drapery panels have been a popular choice for draperies for years because they offer a modern, sleek look. Grommets come in a variety of sizes and colors so they are easily worked into any decor.
The easiest option is to use eyelet pliers. Just use the pliers to punch a hole in the fabric, then use a separate attachment to insert an eyelet into the hole you made. If you don't have eyelet pliers, you can cut a cross-shaped hole in the fabric where you want the eyelet to go, then insert the eyelet by hand.
Grommets are very similar to eyelets, because they are used to reinforce a hole as well; however, grommets are typically used for more heavy duty material than eyelets. They may also be used to protect an apparatus from the sharp edges of the hole, to prevent damage to the gadget.
You'll want your grommet to stay in place. To prevent ripping it out, I usually add a piece of interfacing at the back of the fabric to reinforce it. For smaller projects and smaller grommets, this is as simple as a scrap piece of mid-weight fusible interfacing like Vilene H250 or fusible fleece, or something similar.
Thread the curtain rod through the grommets of each panel similar to how you'd do a shower curtain. Then hold the curtains rod so the right side of the curtains is facing out. Fasten the curtain to the brackets and screw on the finials to the ends of the curtain rod. Arrange the curtains as desired.
Generally, grommets are spaced about 6 inches apart on center. The first and last grommet are inset the space needed for the return to the wall, and in front of the window at the leading edge. If there is a window frame, blinds or shades on the window, you will want the spacing to clear what is behind the rod.
Push the thin, flat edge of a flat head screwdriver or a craft knife under the grommet to pry up the metal edging in a lever-type action. Continue to carefully shove the screwdriver edge underneath the circumference of the grommet and push up. Work around the entire edge to completely open the grommet ring.
2) Fold under 2cm at the top of the curtain panel and lightly iron. Pin the eyelet tape along the top edge of the fabric and sew into place. Draw around the inside of each ring with a fabric pen, then cut out these circles to create the eyelet holes. 3) Press the eyelets into place at the front of the curtain.
Add a layer of fusible interfacing to thin fabric before placing an eyelet in it. You may be able to set a small eyelet by placing the eyelet in fabric between the jaws of a handheld die punch. The back of the eyelet should rest against the die of the hole punch. Squeeze gently but firmly to fold it on itself.
Curtains with a grommet top have metal rings punched into the fabric that allow them to slide along the rod easily. This easy operation makes Grommet Curtains the perfect fit for draperies you want to open and close every day.
When it comes to colour, neutrals reign supreme in 2021. Shades of brown and tan and other earth tones have quickly replaced bold colours, and curtains are no exception. Homeowners also notice that sage, mustard, dusty rose, and steel blue are popular choices.
Back tab curtains, also called hidden tab curtains, have tabs or loops sewn onto the back of the curtain header. The rod slips through the tab so that neither is visible from the front. This gives the illusion of the curtain floating in space and creates an elegant, clean line.
How High to Hang Curtains. A rule of thumb (from Architectural Digest) is that curtains should be hung between four to six inches above the window frame, so install your curtain rod accordingly. When you hang the curtain rod high, it will make the window appear taller.