How to Use Drapery Pins - Hooks

Follow the guide for easy instructions on using your drapery pins - hooks. Used correctly, they will provide years of trouble-free service!

If you want the top of the panels even with the bottom of your rings or carriers, insert the pointed end of the pin 1 ¼” down from the top edge of the panel. This will place the top of the pin even with the top of the panel.

ROD POCKET OR FLAT TOP PANELS
Insert the pins into the back of the panel into the pocket or the lining. Horizontal spacing of 4-6” is recommended if you want a straight look across the top of the panel, and horizontal spacing of 7-12” is recommended if you want the fabric to “swoop” a bit as it hangs between the rings.

PINCH, FLAIR, MODIFIED FLAIR, & CARTRIDGE PLEAT PANELS

Insert pins into the back of the panel into each vertical stitch line (shown as letters “P” in image C). Also put one pin at each upper corner of the panel – these can be placed into the side hems.

INVERTED PLEAT PANELS

Insert pins into the back of the panel so that each pin lines up with the vertical stitches on the front of the panel. Also put one pin at each upper corner of the panel – these can be placed into the side hems.

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