Comments on: Convert a rod pocket curtain to back tabs using only scissors

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 21:38:20 +0000

What a terrific idea! I love back tab curtains and have been searching for some type of header tape with the tabs already on so I wouldn’t have to sew individual tabs myself. Do you have any problem with the cut fabric fraying much after opening and closing the drapes repeatedly?

By: Sandra Purcell

Sandra Purcell — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 04:35:02 +0000

You read my mind! I was wondering if this would work – I hate sewing tiny details like the back tabs….so I am gonna DO IT. Thanks so much!

By: Zia

Zia — Sat, 06 May 2017 18:19:05 +0000

Yay! I’m glad this was helpful.

By: Zia

Zia — Sat, 06 May 2017 18:17:00 +0000

Thanks for the suggestion. I finally added the pin feature.

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 15:25:05 +0000

You saved the DAY! And maybe even the month!!! I bought gorgeous lined linen curtains and was so sad when I hung them. The rod pocked looked terrible. A quick google search led me here and 10 minutes later I have the perfect curtains. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

By: OrangeSkies33

OrangeSkies33 — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 22:51:10 +0000

Please add a Pintrest feature; this is one that everyone can love!

By: Zia

Zia — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 02:27:12 +0000

Wonderful, thanks for sharing! For what it’s worth, I do like how grommet curtains slide easily. I have a set of 96″ back tab curtains that I do move regularly and I safety pinned some metal rings into the tabs to get that easy (but noisy) slide without the grommet look. Your comment just reminded me of that trick. Enjoy!

By: j Russell

j Russell — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 01:32:00 +0000

Tried this today and I love it. It was so easy and quick and it looks so much better than the rod pockets. I have grommet curtains in several rooms and I wanted something different. I was going to settle for rod pockets until I stumbled upon this post. Thanks a lot!

By: Zia

Zia — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 03:39:17 +0000

Thanks for the feedback. I’m glad this was helpful!

By: C. Clark

C. Clark — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 04:59:36 +0000

Thanks for this post; especially the pictures. I duplicated this on some inexpensive panels tonight & they look is so much better than the old rod pocket.