The hook for a sheer pleated curtain is called a pin hook. We use pin hooks in sheer curtains so you can get the height correct. This is a pin with a hook. The pin pushes into the seam at the back of the pleat at the desired height.
Pencil Pleat
They are widely used in all sectors and homes. Pencil pleat headings are normally three rows of string threaded through it for three hook positions. The hooks which can be metal or plastic can be put in 1 of 3 pockets depending whether you want the curtains to be underslung or to cover the track.
One of the simplest ways to put hooks onto a curtain panel of any kind is to simply pin through the top of the curtain header. There are pieces of fabric constructing the top hem, put your pin hook through the back piece of fabric only, and it will conceal the hook and will not be visible.
Metson Drapery Clip Curtain Rings (Set of 7)
Simply clip the rings to your curtain or drapes, making sure to leave an even amount of space between each clip. Then place the rings, now attached to the curtain or drapes, on your new or existing curtain rod.
The drapery hook is a hook designed for hanging drapery. It is often concealed within the drape's header tape The distinctive shape shown in the figure, with a sharp end and a blunt end, was patented by James William McGhee (1882–1968) in the 1920s.
The curtain hook needs to be wider than the rod and leaving enough room to attach the curtains. Choose the size that will allow you to hang the curtains loosely, without leaving a large gap between the curtain rod and the top of the curtains. Curtain hooks are also used to hang shower curtains on a shower rod.
As a general rule of thumb, the heavier the fabric, the heavier or sturdier the hook should be. If you're using a heavy to mid-weight fabric, metal curtain hooks or brass curtain hooks will be the most suitable choice. If your fabric is lighter, something like cotton for instance, you could use plastic curtain hooks.
When using drapery hooks, you have to make sure the hook does not go through to the front of the drape. You only want it to grab the back tab or lining. Thread the hole in the ring through the hook to attach.
Pinhooks can give you the custom-pleated look you want without the wear and tear on your wallet that nobody wants. The best news is that with a little ingenuity, pinhooks can be used with rod pocket curtains and a curtain rod, sparing you the expense of the more traditionally-used traverse rod.
If your curtain fabric is very thin or soft, you may find that it hangs funny when you put it up with drapery hooks. If so, you can use pleating tape and pleating pins to make the top of the curtain a bit stiffer.
Lay the top of the curtain face down, on a clean,flat surface. Then, with the lined side of the curtain facing you, slide the sharp point of the pin hook up and under the stitches in the back of the pleat until the point is hidden and only the hook end is visible.
Put up Curtains: Slide the rod into the brackets and add the rings onto the rod (if using). Attach drapery hooks to each pleat of the curtain & each end of the curtain (if needed). Then slide the curtains onto the rod (pocket style curtains) or hook the curtains to the rings (pleated style curtains).
Pencil pleat curtains are a classic. Folds of fabric are tightly gathered to create a semi-cylindrical heading that resembles a line of pencils. From the close pleats of the header, the fabric tumbles freely to the floor. You can choose pencil pleat curtains for either poles or tracks.
Rod pocket curtains, also called pole top or casement curtains, are a classic, and classy, way to hang drapery. A casing sewn onto the back of the curtain panel at the top allows the rod to slip through unseen. Panels bunch in gathers on the rod for a soft look with clean lines.
Using curtain clip rings on rod pocket curtains allows for easy opening and closing. You can attach the clips in a manner that enhances how the curtain falls and looks. Keep in mind that attaching curtain rings using clips (or hooks) adds to the length of the curtains.
A drapery hook is a little piece of metal that can be hooked through a curtain ring with eyelet and pinned directly into the buckram heading of a drape. One end points up and has a sharp point – that is the side that gets put into the curtain header. The side that is blunt and points down goes through the curtain ring.
Hanging Pins
Use a pin that loops through the plastic thread and hooks onto the ring. Hanging pins create a look that's polished from the front — no toothy clasps on your panel — and they move smoothly over your drapery rod. You can see the clear plastic loops that securely hold the panel.
One ring goes at each pleat to hang the panels securely. For flat panels, you usually need one ring for every 4 to 8 inches of curtain rod length. Heavier drapes need more rings that are closer together, while lightweight fabrics are usually fine with rings every 7 or 8 inches.
Center Support Brackets
If your curtains cover a lengthy window span, you'll need a functional support bracket in the center to prevent the rod from bowing. Most rods require support brackets every 30 to 36 inches. So if your window is longer than 60 inches across, you'll need two center support brackets.
Pinch pleats use more fabric and are fuller than pencil pleats. The pleats are hand-sewn in and permanently fixed for more luxurious, tailored look. As pinch pleat is a fixed, sewn-in heading, it is important that you quote an accurate track/pole width when ordering pinch pleats.