A light throw blanket? Good for you for sticking with it. Oh wow,what a fun day. Those would be perfect! windowsbymelissa Homeelabador Ad from shop forthehomeandmore Cant wait to see them hemmed and hung. ADCoutureHome We do this with marketing and advertising partners (who may have their own information theyve collected). Curtain Rings with Clips in Oil Rubbed Bronze (7-Pack), Mix and Match 1.5 in. Dia. The drapery rings above are the only ones Home Depot had today, they no longer had any by Levolor. Decorative Rings in Satin Nickel with Eyelets (Set of 10), Decorative 1-3/8 in. Thanks! A piece of unfinished fabric, if you don't mind a fringe-y hem? Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. If the color of this rod doesnt look right, I may just end spray painting it, too. MistyMountainForge From shop iPEAK, Sale Price $19.20 We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Ad from shop windowsbymelissa Abaycrafts http://www.homedepot.com/p/Classic-Home-2-in-Antique-Bronze-Metal-Rings-with-Fixed-Grommet-Set-7-For-2-in-Or-2-1-4-in-Dia-Pole-8970-22/203625236. Ad from shop VintageIhorUA AdyEscalante From shop ItsNewLife, ad by VintageIhorUA The things we go through to try and make things just right! When I got to Home Depot today, I couldnt remember the exact brand of rings I purchased last time. Since the velvet drapes Im hanging now do have the loops as shown below, this method is perfect for hanging them. TheInJoyBoutique ClassicModernFabrics Arggg. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Well, if I ever need a green velvet dress and have to resort to making them from my draperies, I promise to turn the nap around. From shop TallinnVintage, $64.22 Guess Im just an old fashion gal in a 21st century world..,. Ad from shop TallinnVintage Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Ad from shop BlingPainting And yes, I do remember the Carol Burnett Gone With the Wind clip with her walking down the staircase, draperies, curtain rod, fringe and all! Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. When you attempt to hang curtains using this method shown below (which is the same method I used for my dining room draperies) with the Home Decorators drapery clip rings, it doesnt work. From shop VintageRigaLatvia, ad by Milalno Best of success! If I found that the Home Depot rings didnt fit, Id just take them back and leave my other draperies alone. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe for Daily Blog Post Updates! Drapes can really make a room, but it can be a challenge to get them right. She said that Ballard Designs contracts with specific companies to make their draperies and that the designers who work for Ballard Designs instruct them exactly how they want their draperies to be made. LMJCO How frustrating! 
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Ad from shop RichTexFabrics Ad from shop Homeelabador Ad from shop Recallart Youre more industrious than I am. Hadley Keller is House Beautifuls digital director. Thanks for the picture of the little loops. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. So, I started the messy process of taking down the curtains in the dining room to swap the drapery rings. Enter your email below: How to Remove Deteriorated Rug's Latex Backing Stuck on Hardwood Flooring, Boxwood Topiaries for a Traditional Landscape, Periwinkle Blue for a Whimsical Potting Bench. Hi Susan, I feel your pain as I recently retrofitted some drapes from the big house to our now small house. 
You sure got an arm work out today switching out the dining room and family room drapes- but the results are more than worth it. The Drapery Rod Choice: Thanks for your input in my previous post! You may remember this photo where I had draped the green, velvet draperies I found recently in a Ballard Designs Outlet over the tops of my plantation shutters to get an idea how they would work in this room. Great! Try contacting them via Messages to find out! Glad this was helpful for you, Renee. Ad from shop UnfetteredCo rarefinds4u I learned today that not all drapery clip rings ARE created equal. Good luck! hahahaha. PasoRoblesIronworks No, hadnt seen those but I just googled and they are cute! From shop homedreamz, ad by forthehomeandmore The first problem was that the rings I purchased were a hair too small for the curtain rods Im using in the living room. A little paint and they can be any color i like. Curtain Rods) in Matte Black (10-Pack), 1-1/4 in. Ad from shop LILLYMAXDECOR Susan, I used to make professional pleated drapes in the old days, believe it or not! Wrong!I was short a dozen of the pinch pleat clips and finding the same 4 and 3/4inch pinch pleat clips turned into a giant scavenger hunt. I wish they had filmed the rehearsal when she first appeared in it, and see everyones faces and reactions. Thanks again, as always! LivePastVintage From shop Recallart, ad by CopperEmpire From shop BeanProductsInc, $89.45 Thanks for the information and the sources. Finnnnallly returned back home from Alexandria and made one more trip to to my local Mill Outlet shop and there they were- the Holy Grail of Pinch Pleat drapes! franki. The new drapery rings I purchased today would easily fit over the skinnier rod in the dining room and the dining room drapery rings were just barely large enough to go over the new rods in the living room. From shop LILLYMAXDECOR, ad by RichTexFabrics Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. The Velvet Dilemma: Ballard Designs Speaks. So today I set out to purchase drapery rings so I could go ahead and hang the curtains to get an idea how much they would need to be hemmed. I think the metal rod will be very nice. Ad from shop BestBuyGroup I just may order those and cancel the order for the ones I ordered from Amazon. victoriagarciarudi The seller might still be able to personalize your item. StaySmartWay lol Ive been accused of that before! Local store prices may vary from those displayed. Yes and yes! Once I had the hemmed panels, I just attached the clips on top, and strung the rings on my curtain rod. Im happy for the satisfactory outcome for you, Susan and so appreciative of the information youve shared. A few weeks ago, I experimented with .css-1qproo8{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:#40699f;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;background-image:linear-gradient( to bottom, rgba(156,181,215,.2), rgba(156,181,215,.2));-webkit-background-position:0 100%;background-position:0 100%;background-repeat:repeat-x;-webkit-background-size:0 0;background-size:0 0;padding-top:0.05rem;padding-bottom:0.05rem;}.css-1qproo8:hover{color:#000000;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;-webkit-background-size:0.625rem 3.125rem;background-size:0.625rem 3.125rem;}fabric tape. I hope the final result is worth all the aggravation this has given you. Pole, Ball Bearing Carrier with Stainless hooks for Multi-Purpose Room Divider Track (Set of 10), Mix and Match 1-3/8 in. Thanks looking forward to your reply! From shop AdyEscalante, ad by LivePastVintage Decorative Rings in Black with Clips (Set of 10), 1-3/8 in. Im old enough to remember that particular sketch, and it still makes me laugh just thinking about it. Even Amazon let me down! These little pieces of magic are pretty much what they sound like: metal clips that attach to your curtains, and a ring which slides over your curtain rod. Rather upper upper, dont you know.. *Subscribeto have updates delivered to your Inbox. Glad you found a way to get the right rings. Upcycling has never been so easy. From shop VintageIhorUA, ad by OrderOfSaints Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. TheTextileTrunk Don't subscribe From shop PRIMADECOHARDWARE, ad by StaySmartWay From shop UnfetteredCo, $81.61 The tape curtains, which were made with a simple pocket, are perfect for my living room, where I rarely close them. We had trouble finding the rings Iwanted last time I did this and ended up spray painting the ones we found to match the rod. Ad from shop SewEssentialbyBriony They were still in their original package and it turned out they were by Levolor. Back home, I googled and found this information below. UnfetteredCo FREE shipping, ad by AdyEscalante Ad from shop LivePastVintage These are third party technologies used for things like interest based Etsy ads. From shop TheOldeAndNewShop, ad by BestBuyGroup Hey Susan Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. I had my computer tuned up last week, and Im finding I need to re-set a lot of things. Love the doggie lamp! But they definitely dont work well with drapery pins. That made me feel somewhat better, but several folks left comments on that post saying velvet was supposed to always be sewn with the nap going downward. As I was checking out the clerk told me the manufacturer of the pleater tape I used was discontinuing that product and she was stocking up for her personal use in the future. Hee, hee. 
Ad from shop ItsNewLife I put the hook though the teeth part of the curtain ring clip. We still laugh. From shop rarefinds4u, $22.95 Ad from shop HereIsTheShop So thats why I didnt use the clips for the dining room or for the living room. Ad from shop vintageUSSR777 OLaLaVintage Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ad from shop OrderOfSaints Just joined your delightful gang here and love everything absolutely everything! Milalno From shop StaySmartWay, $12.97 Well, folks, I found the perfect solutionand it cost $7 on Amazon. Absolutely! Once they arrive, Ill hang the draperies, give them a few days to settle, then measure so Ill know exactly what length they need to be hemmed. I agree, hanging drapes can be very frustrating, and it does take all kinds of different hooks depending on how you plan on hanging them. Its so tempting when someone tells you an item is being discontinued, to not buy all they have! . Ad from shop TheInJoyBoutique All Rights Reserved. From shop LMJCO, $23.12 Ad from shop VintageAndNatureLV Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? Which rod, which fabric, which color, it goes on and on. And You should be able to find drapery rings with grommets and without the clips, that are made especially for using the hook pins that you are using for your drapes. Cant wait to see the finished result!! Never miss a Between Naps on the Porch post! This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. And this isnt even a hard DIY project! Oh my goodness. Fill out the requested information. Okay, Im off to rehang the dining room drapes, hopefully for the last time! I love your perfectionism as it saves many of us having to learn things the hard way! Ha! I did use clips when I hung curtains in my office in this post: https://betweennapsontheporch.net/buffalo-check-curtains-for-the-office-welcome-to-174th-metamorphosis-monday/. 
From shop windowsbymelissa, $36.85 OrderOfSaints Thats a great idea, Liz! I called the home office for Ballard Designs and talked with one of their product specialists. FREE shipping, ad by PasoRoblesIronworks Love the dining room drapes and the velvet ones are going to be fabulous. Thanks, Jane! Geez, what a lot of frustration youve had. CopperEmpire Ad from shop Laurixshop From shop MaaCreationIN, $29.97 Well youve gotten your work out on this job! Clip it up! When I awoke today, I was in the mood to move forward on the drapery project I recently started here in the family room. Im exhausted just reading this post! From shop Milalno, ad by victoriagarciarudi Ad from shop LushesCurtains Hi CJ, PRIMADECOHARDWARE Historical Gold Wood Rings (Set of 7) For Use with 2 in. iPEAK Ad from shop TheOldeAndNewShop A sari? Thanks so much for your suggestions and ideas when I asked if you thought wood rods or metal rods would work best. They must have had a lot of takes. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Laurixshop (25% off), ad by Laurixshop A number of years ago, I bought the Home Collection rings since Home Depot is near my home. Yes! From shop MAMInteriorsShop, ad by ADCoutureHome 2000-2022 Home Depot. I get wooden rings with the small ring for the hook at thrift shops. Always worth it in the end. Ad from shop CopperEmpire Ummm, since this whole velvet-sewing-dilemma kept nagging at me, I decided to go to the source and ask them. From shop CopperEmpire, $29.90 FREE shipping, ad by ClassicModernFabrics ThreeDeeByRusty Im so glad you found some! so funny! Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. Clip Curtain Rings in Brushed Nickel (7-Pack), 2 in. FREE shipping, ad by homedreamz Ad from shop victoriagarciarudi Unlike more traditional curtain rings, which have a sort of U-shaped pick that attaches to tape on the back of a finished curtain, the clip-on style can attach to, well, anything. From shop ThreeDeeByRusty, ad by elizajaynecreations Im glad you got it! BTW, that awesome you have a 94 years old miland that she is still interested in decorating! Just lovely! I discovered that the rings I purchased for the dining room curtains, did fit. They should arrive on Monday. LushesCurtains For example, Cherry furniture or wood furniture with a reddish tone, looks terrible in here. From shop OffThePedestal, ad by vintageUSSR777 My project worked out, but there were some tense moments and ordering of rod brackets from Amazon as I could not find what I needed at Lowesor anywhere around my small town. Dont see this option? The draperies in the dining room didnt have the little loops sewn in like you see in the photo above so I just inserted the drapery pins into the pleats on the back of those curtains, and then hooked the pin through the a hook on the drapery ring. SewEssentialbyBriony Thats so they can be hung like this, which is very close to the exact same way I hung draperies in my dining room back in November 2012. In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. It looks OK, but many times a hook or two will want to slip out when you open and close the drapes. Good luck with the drapes! Ad from shop StaySmartWay Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. From shop LushesCurtains, $9.45 Ad from shop rarefinds4u She has covered covering design, interiors, and culture for 10 years in New York. Ad from shop BeanProductsInc Sewing Velvet: Are My Curtains Sewn Backwards? The clips could be used if someone didnt mind that look, but whenever I see clips across the top of drapes/curtains, it always looks very casual to mea less finished look. Good luck with your drapes!! You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. From shop OLaLaVintage, ad by HandbagPartsStudio FREE shipping, ad by LushesCurtains CurtainClipsShop ad by GNTSDecor Im always up for learning something new! From shop ClassicModernFabrics, ad by ItsNewLife She said that once upon a time it was thought velvet should always be sewn with the nap going down, and thats still the best way when making velvet clothing. From shop BlingPainting, $12.89 From shop victoriagarciarudi, $79.00 elizajaynecreations FREE shipping, ad by Recallart Wood Curtain Rings with Clips in Heritage Oak (7-Pack), 2 in. When I hung them in the dining room, I hadnt seen that picture above. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. 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OffThePedestal Ad from shop TheTextileTrunk Yes, that helps and even confirms my nebulous ideas. Curtain Clip Rings (for 1 in. Tenacious is a nice way of saying stubborn, I think. ItsNewLife FREE shipping, ad by LILLYMAXDECOR Captcha failed to load. Looks like you already have an account! As for never going to wear my drapes. Are you too young to remember when Carol Burnett did the Gone with the Wind skit and came down the stairs wearing the green velvet drapes with the rod still attached???? Ad from shop VintageRigaLatvia Dont you hate it when companies change and quit carrying something that worked so great before! They have a little loop built into the drapery ringnote where the arrow is pointing. homedreamz Never miss a Between Naps on the Porch post! Hadley is a staunch maximalist and vocal opponent of the Open Floor Plan. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! The reason(s) I finally decided to stick with the dark metal rods I had already purchased is because Im concerned Ill have trouble finding a wood rod that would look right with the judges paneling in this room. Ad from shop Abaycrafts I love the curtains you picked and they will look great when finished. You have had so much aggravation with these velvet panelsbut, I know once they are hung, they will be beautiful! Im so glad that Ballard makes their velvet drapes with the nap up. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. HandbagPartsStudio They do indeed look more formal regarding the lack of visible hardware yet the fabric is soft, sumptuous definitely there but no need to call your attention to their presence. May your efforts be blessed! Ad from shop ThreeDeeByRusty From shop TheSelectiveDesign, $140.00 Ad from shop HandbagPartsStudio Using curtain clips, you could essentially turn anything into a curtain. But for both the dining room and the living room, I wanted a more professional custom drapery look or as close to that as I could get using ready-made, store bought draperies, so I didnt want the clips to show at all. Since the fabric I used isn't stiff, the curtains fall nicely without any sort of pleating. Products shown as available are normally stocked but inventory levels cannot be guaranteed, For screen reader problems with this website, please call 1-800-430-3376 or text 38698 (standard carrier rates apply to texts), 1-1/4 in. Thank you, Susan, that was very informative. You'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions, Have a question not answered under the FAQ tab? Ad from shop homedreamz Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Im trying to be good and not buy any dishes since I just bought the tartan chargers at Christmastime, but those are super tempting! Early on, I learned that not all wood tones work with these walls. But in my bedroom, I wanted something a little more flexible, for easy opening and closing each morning and night. FREE shipping, ad by OLaLaVintage Learn more. All Mine match the wood poles. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? LILLYMAXDECOR I think it will be okay, though. And remove the rod. Pam @ Everyday Living.me. VintageIhorUA FREE shipping, ad by VintageAndNatureLV Decorating, Tablescaping, Before and Afters, Thrifty Finds, and Gardening. If I ever want new, Ill know what to look forLOL, Isnt it SOMETHING.why, oh, whydoes it seem to always results in a.P*R*O*J*E*C*T??? Ad from shop AdyEscalante You dont have to worry about wear with draperies since they arent like clothes that are being worn. Ad from shop Milalno lol, Once I removed all the drapery rings from one window in the dining room and began reinstalling them with the new drapery rings I purchased today at Home Depot, I realized I had a problem. 
It will save you tons of frustration! Ad from shop LMJCO Use of this site is subject to certain Terms Of Use. ImiraVintageDecor From shop LivePastVintage, ad by LMJCO Love the room! From shop TheTextileTrunk, $895.00 From shop TheInJoyBoutique. Such a newbie I am, LOL. Answer: Whichever way you want. From shop SewEssentialbyBriony, ad by CurtainClipsShop
FREE shipping, ad by BlingPainting They're the hands-down easiest way to make curtains out of anything. Ad from shop RichTexFabrics Ad from shop Homeelabador Ad from shop Recallart Youre more industrious than I am. Hadley Keller is House Beautifuls digital director. Thanks for the picture of the little loops. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. So, I started the messy process of taking down the curtains in the dining room to swap the drapery rings. Enter your email below: How to Remove Deteriorated Rug's Latex Backing Stuck on Hardwood Flooring, Boxwood Topiaries for a Traditional Landscape, Periwinkle Blue for a Whimsical Potting Bench. Hi Susan, I feel your pain as I recently retrofitted some drapes from the big house to our now small house. You sure got an arm work out today switching out the dining room and family room drapes- but the results are more than worth it. The Drapery Rod Choice: Thanks for your input in my previous post! You may remember this photo where I had draped the green, velvet draperies I found recently in a Ballard Designs Outlet over the tops of my plantation shutters to get an idea how they would work in this room. Great! Try contacting them via Messages to find out! Glad this was helpful for you, Renee. Ad from shop UnfetteredCo rarefinds4u I learned today that not all drapery clip rings ARE created equal. Good luck! hahahaha. PasoRoblesIronworks No, hadnt seen those but I just googled and they are cute! From shop homedreamz, ad by forthehomeandmore The first problem was that the rings I purchased were a hair too small for the curtain rods Im using in the living room. A little paint and they can be any color i like. Curtain Rods) in Matte Black (10-Pack), 1-1/4 in. Ad from shop LILLYMAXDECOR Susan, I used to make professional pleated drapes in the old days, believe it or not! Wrong!I was short a dozen of the pinch pleat clips and finding the same 4 and 3/4inch pinch pleat clips turned into a giant scavenger hunt. I wish they had filmed the rehearsal when she first appeared in it, and see everyones faces and reactions. Thanks again, as always! LivePastVintage From shop Recallart, ad by CopperEmpire From shop BeanProductsInc, $89.45 Thanks for the information and the sources. Finnnnallly returned back home from Alexandria and made one more trip to to my local Mill Outlet shop and there they were- the Holy Grail of Pinch Pleat drapes! franki. The new drapery rings I purchased today would easily fit over the skinnier rod in the dining room and the dining room drapery rings were just barely large enough to go over the new rods in the living room. From shop LILLYMAXDECOR, ad by RichTexFabrics Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. The Velvet Dilemma: Ballard Designs Speaks. So today I set out to purchase drapery rings so I could go ahead and hang the curtains to get an idea how much they would need to be hemmed. I think the metal rod will be very nice. Ad from shop BestBuyGroup I just may order those and cancel the order for the ones I ordered from Amazon. victoriagarciarudi The seller might still be able to personalize your item. StaySmartWay lol Ive been accused of that before! Local store prices may vary from those displayed. Yes and yes! Once I had the hemmed panels, I just attached the clips on top, and strung the rings on my curtain rod. Im happy for the satisfactory outcome for you, Susan and so appreciative of the information youve shared. A few weeks ago, I experimented with .css-1qproo8{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:#40699f;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;background-image:linear-gradient( to bottom, rgba(156,181,215,.2), rgba(156,181,215,.2));-webkit-background-position:0 100%;background-position:0 100%;background-repeat:repeat-x;-webkit-background-size:0 0;background-size:0 0;padding-top:0.05rem;padding-bottom:0.05rem;}.css-1qproo8:hover{color:#000000;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;-webkit-background-size:0.625rem 3.125rem;background-size:0.625rem 3.125rem;}fabric tape. I hope the final result is worth all the aggravation this has given you. Pole, Ball Bearing Carrier with Stainless hooks for Multi-Purpose Room Divider Track (Set of 10), Mix and Match 1-3/8 in. Thanks looking forward to your reply! From shop AdyEscalante, ad by LivePastVintage Decorative Rings in Black with Clips (Set of 10), 1-3/8 in. Im old enough to remember that particular sketch, and it still makes me laugh just thinking about it. Even Amazon let me down! These little pieces of magic are pretty much what they sound like: metal clips that attach to your curtains, and a ring which slides over your curtain rod. Rather upper upper, dont you know.. *Subscribeto have updates delivered to your Inbox. Glad you found a way to get the right rings. Upcycling has never been so easy. From shop VintageIhorUA, ad by OrderOfSaints Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. TheTextileTrunk Don't subscribe From shop PRIMADECOHARDWARE, ad by StaySmartWay From shop UnfetteredCo, $81.61 The tape curtains, which were made with a simple pocket, are perfect for my living room, where I rarely close them. We had trouble finding the rings Iwanted last time I did this and ended up spray painting the ones we found to match the rod. Ad from shop SewEssentialbyBriony They were still in their original package and it turned out they were by Levolor. Back home, I googled and found this information below. UnfetteredCo FREE shipping, ad by AdyEscalante Ad from shop LivePastVintage These are third party technologies used for things like interest based Etsy ads. From shop TheOldeAndNewShop, ad by BestBuyGroup Hey Susan Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. I had my computer tuned up last week, and Im finding I need to re-set a lot of things. Love the doggie lamp! But they definitely dont work well with drapery pins. That made me feel somewhat better, but several folks left comments on that post saying velvet was supposed to always be sewn with the nap going downward. As I was checking out the clerk told me the manufacturer of the pleater tape I used was discontinuing that product and she was stocking up for her personal use in the future. Hee, hee. Ad from shop ItsNewLife I put the hook though the teeth part of the curtain ring clip. We still laugh. From shop rarefinds4u, $22.95 Ad from shop HereIsTheShop So thats why I didnt use the clips for the dining room or for the living room. Ad from shop vintageUSSR777 OLaLaVintage Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ad from shop OrderOfSaints Just joined your delightful gang here and love everything absolutely everything! Milalno From shop StaySmartWay, $12.97 Well, folks, I found the perfect solutionand it cost $7 on Amazon. Absolutely! Once they arrive, Ill hang the draperies, give them a few days to settle, then measure so Ill know exactly what length they need to be hemmed. I agree, hanging drapes can be very frustrating, and it does take all kinds of different hooks depending on how you plan on hanging them. Its so tempting when someone tells you an item is being discontinued, to not buy all they have! . Ad from shop TheInJoyBoutique All Rights Reserved. From shop LMJCO, $23.12 Ad from shop VintageAndNatureLV Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? Which rod, which fabric, which color, it goes on and on. And You should be able to find drapery rings with grommets and without the clips, that are made especially for using the hook pins that you are using for your drapes. Cant wait to see the finished result!! Never miss a Between Naps on the Porch post! This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. And this isnt even a hard DIY project! Oh my goodness. Fill out the requested information. Okay, Im off to rehang the dining room drapes, hopefully for the last time! I love your perfectionism as it saves many of us having to learn things the hard way! Ha! I did use clips when I hung curtains in my office in this post: https://betweennapsontheporch.net/buffalo-check-curtains-for-the-office-welcome-to-174th-metamorphosis-monday/. From shop windowsbymelissa, $36.85 OrderOfSaints Thats a great idea, Liz! I called the home office for Ballard Designs and talked with one of their product specialists. FREE shipping, ad by PasoRoblesIronworks Love the dining room drapes and the velvet ones are going to be fabulous. Thanks, Jane! Geez, what a lot of frustration youve had. CopperEmpire Ad from shop Laurixshop From shop MaaCreationIN, $29.97 Well youve gotten your work out on this job! Clip it up! When I awoke today, I was in the mood to move forward on the drapery project I recently started here in the family room. Im exhausted just reading this post! From shop Milalno, ad by victoriagarciarudi Ad from shop LushesCurtains Hi CJ, PRIMADECOHARDWARE Historical Gold Wood Rings (Set of 7) For Use with 2 in. iPEAK Ad from shop TheOldeAndNewShop A sari? Thanks so much for your suggestions and ideas when I asked if you thought wood rods or metal rods would work best. They must have had a lot of takes. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Laurixshop (25% off), ad by Laurixshop A number of years ago, I bought the Home Collection rings since Home Depot is near my home. Yes! From shop MAMInteriorsShop, ad by ADCoutureHome 2000-2022 Home Depot. I get wooden rings with the small ring for the hook at thrift shops. Always worth it in the end. Ad from shop CopperEmpire Ummm, since this whole velvet-sewing-dilemma kept nagging at me, I decided to go to the source and ask them. From shop CopperEmpire, $29.90 FREE shipping, ad by ClassicModernFabrics ThreeDeeByRusty Im so glad you found some! so funny! Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. Clip Curtain Rings in Brushed Nickel (7-Pack), 2 in. FREE shipping, ad by homedreamz Ad from shop victoriagarciarudi Unlike more traditional curtain rings, which have a sort of U-shaped pick that attaches to tape on the back of a finished curtain, the clip-on style can attach to, well, anything. From shop ThreeDeeByRusty, ad by elizajaynecreations Im glad you got it! BTW, that awesome you have a 94 years old miland that she is still interested in decorating! Just lovely! I discovered that the rings I purchased for the dining room curtains, did fit. They should arrive on Monday. LushesCurtains For example, Cherry furniture or wood furniture with a reddish tone, looks terrible in here. From shop OffThePedestal, ad by vintageUSSR777 My project worked out, but there were some tense moments and ordering of rod brackets from Amazon as I could not find what I needed at Lowesor anywhere around my small town. Dont see this option? The draperies in the dining room didnt have the little loops sewn in like you see in the photo above so I just inserted the drapery pins into the pleats on the back of those curtains, and then hooked the pin through the a hook on the drapery ring. SewEssentialbyBriony Thats so they can be hung like this, which is very close to the exact same way I hung draperies in my dining room back in November 2012. In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. It looks OK, but many times a hook or two will want to slip out when you open and close the drapes. Good luck with the drapes! Ad from shop StaySmartWay Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. From shop LushesCurtains, $9.45 Ad from shop rarefinds4u She has covered covering design, interiors, and culture for 10 years in New York. Ad from shop BeanProductsInc Sewing Velvet: Are My Curtains Sewn Backwards? The clips could be used if someone didnt mind that look, but whenever I see clips across the top of drapes/curtains, it always looks very casual to mea less finished look. Good luck with your drapes!! You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. From shop OLaLaVintage, ad by HandbagPartsStudio FREE shipping, ad by LushesCurtains CurtainClipsShop ad by GNTSDecor Im always up for learning something new! From shop ClassicModernFabrics, ad by ItsNewLife She said that once upon a time it was thought velvet should always be sewn with the nap going down, and thats still the best way when making velvet clothing. From shop BlingPainting, $12.89 From shop victoriagarciarudi, $79.00 elizajaynecreations FREE shipping, ad by Recallart Wood Curtain Rings with Clips in Heritage Oak (7-Pack), 2 in. When I hung them in the dining room, I hadnt seen that picture above. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. 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OffThePedestal Ad from shop TheTextileTrunk Yes, that helps and even confirms my nebulous ideas. Curtain Clip Rings (for 1 in. Tenacious is a nice way of saying stubborn, I think. ItsNewLife FREE shipping, ad by LILLYMAXDECOR Captcha failed to load. Looks like you already have an account! As for never going to wear my drapes. Are you too young to remember when Carol Burnett did the Gone with the Wind skit and came down the stairs wearing the green velvet drapes with the rod still attached???? Ad from shop VintageRigaLatvia Dont you hate it when companies change and quit carrying something that worked so great before! They have a little loop built into the drapery ringnote where the arrow is pointing. homedreamz Never miss a Between Naps on the Porch post! Hadley is a staunch maximalist and vocal opponent of the Open Floor Plan. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! The reason(s) I finally decided to stick with the dark metal rods I had already purchased is because Im concerned Ill have trouble finding a wood rod that would look right with the judges paneling in this room. Ad from shop Abaycrafts I love the curtains you picked and they will look great when finished. You have had so much aggravation with these velvet panelsbut, I know once they are hung, they will be beautiful! Im so glad that Ballard makes their velvet drapes with the nap up. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. HandbagPartsStudio They do indeed look more formal regarding the lack of visible hardware yet the fabric is soft, sumptuous definitely there but no need to call your attention to their presence. May your efforts be blessed! Ad from shop ThreeDeeByRusty From shop TheSelectiveDesign, $140.00 Ad from shop HandbagPartsStudio Using curtain clips, you could essentially turn anything into a curtain. But for both the dining room and the living room, I wanted a more professional custom drapery look or as close to that as I could get using ready-made, store bought draperies, so I didnt want the clips to show at all. Since the fabric I used isn't stiff, the curtains fall nicely without any sort of pleating. Products shown as available are normally stocked but inventory levels cannot be guaranteed, For screen reader problems with this website, please call 1-800-430-3376 or text 38698 (standard carrier rates apply to texts), 1-1/4 in. Thank you, Susan, that was very informative. You'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions, Have a question not answered under the FAQ tab? Ad from shop homedreamz Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Im trying to be good and not buy any dishes since I just bought the tartan chargers at Christmastime, but those are super tempting! Early on, I learned that not all wood tones work with these walls. But in my bedroom, I wanted something a little more flexible, for easy opening and closing each morning and night. FREE shipping, ad by OLaLaVintage Learn more. All Mine match the wood poles. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? LILLYMAXDECOR I think it will be okay, though. And remove the rod. Pam @ Everyday Living.me. VintageIhorUA FREE shipping, ad by VintageAndNatureLV Decorating, Tablescaping, Before and Afters, Thrifty Finds, and Gardening. If I ever want new, Ill know what to look forLOL, Isnt it SOMETHING.why, oh, whydoes it seem to always results in a.P*R*O*J*E*C*T??? Ad from shop AdyEscalante You dont have to worry about wear with draperies since they arent like clothes that are being worn. Ad from shop Milalno lol, Once I removed all the drapery rings from one window in the dining room and began reinstalling them with the new drapery rings I purchased today at Home Depot, I realized I had a problem. It will save you tons of frustration! Ad from shop LMJCO Use of this site is subject to certain Terms Of Use. ImiraVintageDecor From shop LivePastVintage, ad by LMJCO Love the room! From shop TheTextileTrunk, $895.00 From shop TheInJoyBoutique. Such a newbie I am, LOL. Answer: Whichever way you want. From shop SewEssentialbyBriony, ad by CurtainClipsShop