White two-pleat gathering tape – 45 mm wide

White two-pleat gathering tape – 45 mm wide

Product description

This white gathering tape is 45 mm wide and suitable for creating a neat two-pleat heading in sheer curtains and drapes. Drawcords are woven into the tape, allowing you to bring the curtain fabric to the required width after sewing. Pulling the cords evenly forms the fabric into regularly spaced groups of two pleats. Carefully distribute these groups across the complete curtain width to achieve a calm and balanced result. The two-pleat finish gives sheer curtains a neat appearance and creates a fuller, more structured look in drapes. The tape is sewn to the reverse of the curtain fabric along the upper edge. After gathering, tie the cords securely and conceal the remaining ends behind the curtain. It is best not to cut the cords too short, so that the curtain width can still be adjusted later. The gathering tape can be ordered in your required length; the stated price is per metre.

Product: curtain gathering or pleating tape
Colour: white
Width: 45 mm
Pleat style: groups of two pleats
Type: sew-on
Features: woven-in drawcords
Application: sheer curtains and drapes
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. Calculate how much curtain fabric and gathering tape you need, allowing for the side hems, bottom hem and a small processing margin. The amount of fabric required depends on the desired fullness of the curtain.

Pin or tack the gathering tape horizontally to the reverse of the curtain fabric along the upper edge. Check that the tape is positioned at the same height across the complete width. Make sure the drawcords remain accessible at both ends and do not stitch through them.

Sew the tape securely in place using a needle and thread suitable for the selected curtain fabric. For lightweight or transparent sheer curtains, first test the stitching on a leftover piece. This allows you to check that the needle, stitch length and thread tension will not damage the fabric.

Tie the drawcords securely at one end and then pull them gently and evenly from the other end. Gather the curtain to the required width and distribute the groups of two pleats evenly across the complete length.

After distributing the pleats, tie the cords securely. Roll up the remaining ends and conceal them neatly behind the curtain. Only cut them if you are certain that the curtain width will not need to be adjusted later.

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 45 mm.

2. What is meant by two pleats?

Pulling the woven-in drawcords forms the curtain fabric into regularly spaced groups of two pleats.

3. Which curtains is this tape suitable for?

The gathering tape is suitable for sheer curtains and drapes. Select the needle, thread and sewing-machine settings according to the curtain fabric used.

4. How is the gathering tape attached?

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

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.