How to Tie Curtains in a Knot

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Curtains are an important fixture to many different rooms, but they can be difficult to arrange properly. If you want to physically shorten your curtains, a basic knot is a quick and easy way to adjust your drapes. If you’d prefer to tie back your curtains with a knot, use a drapery tie and wall hooks instead.

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Creating a Basic Knot

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    Check that your curtains are securely attached to a rod. Scrunch the curtain material to 1 side so it forms a thick column of fabric. At this point, remove any cords or tie-backs that are currently attached to the curtain. [1]
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    Hold the middle portion of the curtain with 1 hand, then use your opposite hand to hold the outer edge of the curtain fabric. Wrap this thin portion of fabric behind the rest of the bunched fabric, then loop it back around the front. [2]
    • You’ll only be wrapping 1 layer of fabric around the curtains to create the knot.
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    Take the loose, bottom corner of the curtain and stick it behind the wrapped section of curtain. Be sure to tuck the curtain in completely to make the knot sturdy. [3]
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Using Drapery Ties

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    Try to leave at least 4 to 5 in (10 to 13 cm) of space between the loop and and the end of line B, so you can tie back your curtains in a comfortable knot. Note that the loop itself only needs to be about 2 in (5.1 cm) long, depending on the size of your cord overall. [4]
    • If you’re using a tasseled cord, make sure that there’s at least 2 to 3 in (5.1 to 7.6 cm) between the end of the loop and the top of the tassel.
    • You’ll be creating a knotted bow with your drapery tie, then using the loops of this bow to hold your curtains back.
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    As you work, try to wrap the loop in a counter-clockwise direction. Make sure that the left end of line B’s loop is still protruding from the newly coiled loops. [5]
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    Take the end of line A and tuck it into the loop that’s protruding from the left side of the knot. Pull the end of line A through the loop to bring it back to its original position. [6]
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    Tuck line A to the right through the 4-5 coils of cord, then bring it out from the other end of the knot. Use your fingers to pinch this section of cord into a loop shape, so both sides of the knot can look identical to 1 another. [7]
    • Try to make both loops even in size.
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    Use both hands to pinch on the opposite loops for each side of the cord. Pull on the loops until the inner coils tighten, which fully form the knot. At this point, pull on the ends of lines A and B to make sure that they’re both even. [8]
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    Install 2 manual or adhesive hooks on either side of your knotted curtains. Try to position the hooks directly on either side of the bunched portion of curtains. String your side loops over the hooks to keep them in place so your knotted curtains don’t shift. [9]
    • If you can't place wall hooks near your curtains, you can disregard this.
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      Things You’ll Need

      Using Drapery Ties

      • Curtain tying cord
      • Wall hooks

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      References

      1. ↑ https://homesteady.com/13413824/how-to-tie-a-knot-in-a-sheer
      2. ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wCLon2RH3P0&t=0m8s
      3. ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wCLon2RH3P0&t=0m10s
      4. ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dGcxRuQ4YdA&t=0m18s
      5. ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dGcxRuQ4YdA&t=0m23s
      6. ↑ https://www.animatedknots.com/curtain-tie-back-knot
      7. ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dGcxRuQ4YdA&t=0m31s
      8. ↑ https://www.animatedknots.com/curtain-tie-back-knot
      9. ↑ https://www.animatedknots.com/curtain-tie-back-knot

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