White curtain gathering tape – 25 mm wide

White curtain gathering tape – 25 mm wide

Product description

This strong white gathering tape is 25 mm wide, easy to work with and suitable for making curtains with evenly distributed gathers. The tape is sewn to the reverse of the curtain fabric along the upper edge. You then gently pull the cords until the curtain reaches the required width. Distribute the resulting gathers evenly across the complete width and tie the drawcords securely. Do not cut the cords too short. Roll them up and conceal them neatly instead. This allows you to adjust the curtain width later or release the gathers when the curtain needs cleaning. The gathering tape has an approximate fullness ratio of 1:2. For a curtain with a finished width of approximately 1 metre, you will therefore need around 2 metres of curtain fabric and 2 metres of gathering tape, excluding the required hemming and processing allowance.

Product: curtain gathering tape
Colour: white
Width: 25 mm
Type: sew-on
Features: drawcords
Application: creating evenly gathered curtains
Fullness ratio: approximately 1:2
Sold by: the metre, orderable to the nearest centimetre
Price: per metre

Sewing instructions

First determine the required finished height and width of the curtain. When calculating the fabric quantity, allow for an approximate fullness ratio of 1:2 and additional fabric for the side and bottom hems.

Pin or tack the gathering tape horizontally to the reverse of the curtain fabric along the upper edge. Make sure the drawcords remain accessible at both ends and do not stitch through them. Sew the tape securely along its upper and lower edges using a thread suitable for the curtain fabric.

Tie the drawcords securely at one end and then pull them evenly from the other end. Gently gather the curtain to the required width and distribute the gathers evenly. Tie the cords securely, roll up the remaining ends and conceal them neatly behind the curtain.

If in doubt, make a test piece first. This allows you to check whether the needle, thread, stitch length and sewing-machine tension are suitable for the combination of gathering tape and curtain fabric.

ORDERING INFORMATION

You can order this product to the nearest centimetre. The stated price is per metre.

HOW TO ORDER

Quantity: enter the number of separate pieces you require.
Length: enter the required length per piece. The entered length applies to each separate piece. For example, would you like 2 pieces measuring 1.50 metres each? Enter 2 under Quantity and 1.50 m under Length. You will receive two separate pieces measuring 1.50 metres each. The total ordered length in this example is 3 metres.

FIXED WIDTH AND CONTINUOUS LENGTH

This product is supplied in a fixed width. The width is stated in the product specifications. Before ordering, check that the fixed width is suitable for your application. Would you like one continuous piece measuring, for example, 3 metres? Enter 1 under Quantity and 3.00 m under Length. You will receive one continuous 3-metre piece, subject to the available roll length. Do you require several pieces in different lengths? Add them as separate order lines or contact us before ordering.

REQUESTING A SAMPLE

If a sample is available for this product and you would first like to assess its colour, texture, quality or thickness, enter 1 under Quantity and 0.10 m under Length. You will receive a 10-centimetre sample across the product’s fixed width.

CUSTOM-CUT PRODUCTS AND RETURNS

This product is cut specially to the length you enter. Cut or made-to-measure products cannot therefore be returned. Before ordering, carefully check the number of pieces required, the desired length per piece, the fixed width, the intended application, any pattern repeat and the necessary cutting or processing allowance. Do you have questions about the correct size or application? Please contact us before ordering. We will be happy to advise you.

Frequently asked questions

1. How wide is the gathering tape?

The gathering tape has a fixed width of 25 mm.

2. How much fabric and gathering tape do I need?

The approximate fullness ratio is 1:2. For a finished curtain width of around 1 metre, you will need approximately 2 metres of fabric and 2 metres of gathering tape. Remember to add the required hemming and processing allowance.

3. How is the gathering tape attached?

The tape is sewn to the reverse of the curtain fabric along the upper edge. Make sure you do not stitch through the drawcords.

4. Can I cut off the drawcords after gathering the curtain?

It is best not to cut the cords short. Tie them securely, roll up the remaining ends and conceal them behind the curtain. This keeps it possible to adjust the width later.

5. Is the gathering tape sold by the metre?

Yes. The stated price is per metre, and you can order the required length to the nearest centimetre.