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  1. 1.Download the guide to see how to measure up for your curtain.
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    2.Fold 10 cm from the bottom and press. Fold over another 10 cm and press. Sew. You can add zinc ribbon to the fold, which makes the curtain fall nicely and is especially recommended for curtains made from light fabric.
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    3.Fold over each side 2.5 cm and press. Fold over another 2.5 cm and press. Sew the side hem.
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    4.Fold over the top edge with the height of the curtain rod + 2 cm if you want to hide the curtain rod. If you want the rod to be visible, fold over2 cm.
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    5.NOTE: Turn the pleating tape so that the small "pockets" for attaching the hooks are facing up.
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    6.Cut the pleating tape 4 cm longer than the finished curtain width. Fold the pleating tape 2 cm at the end. Remember that the pull cords must be pulled out.
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    7.Pin on the pleating tape. The distance from the top edge of the curtain down to the top edge of the pleating tape must be the height of the curtain rod + 1 cm if you want to cover the curtain rod. If you want the curtain rod to be visible, the distance from the top edge of the curtain to the top edge of the pleating tape should be 1 cm.
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    8.NOTE: If you use our wide pleating tape, the side where there is 1 cm down to the small "pockets" should face the top edge of the curtain.
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    9.Insert hooks at every 10-12 cm. Remember: always an even number of hooks.
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    10.Pleat the curtain by pulling the cords until you have the desired finished width. Tie the ends of the strings together with a knot.