Wave tape – how I achieved an even wave effect for the first time
My first wave curtains were a challenge. They looked perfect in photos, but not so much on me. The waves were uneven, and the spacing was random. Where I went…
Pencil tape – why I still use it
Pencil tape has a reputation as an "old-fashioned" solution, but I still use it. Especially when sewing curtains or lightweight drapes that I want to look soft and natural. When…
1:2 or 1:2.5 gathering tape – which one I chose after many trials
For a long time, I thought that the more gathers, the better. It sounds logical, but in practice, it doesn't always work. Several projects have taught me that choosing the…
Why cheap curtain tape almost always ends in repairs?
I used to think you could save money on tape. After all, "it's just tape." Unfortunately, this is one of those places where saving money quickly pays off. What happened…
How to choose the tape width according to the thickness and weight of the fabric
One of the questions I hear most often is: does tape width really matter? It does—and more so than you might think. Curtain tape width versus fabric weight is a…