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How to make a hem with a heat -upper tape?
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How to make a hem with a heat -upper tape?

Our curtains are available in 2 heights: 1 standard height of 280cm and 1 large height of 350cm. The standard for ceiling height varies between 2.50 meters (recent accommodation) and 2.80 meters for older housing, with a few exceptions (noble floor of Haussmann or Loft buildings). Impossible not to find the size of suitable curtains: the height of our curtains being adjustable using a thermocoling tape provided with each curtain/sheer. Make a hem to your curtain up to your choice, the finish is perfect, seamless to make!   Discover all our drapes and watches   Prepare your curtain or veiling for the hem Before carrying out the hem, we advise you to iron your curtain to defeat it with the folds that could have created in the packaging, then to suspend a few days to allow the material to relax.A first machine washing or a first dry interview can also shrink the curtain, especially if it is made up of natural fibers (linen, wool, cotton, etc.). Prefer a first interview before making a hem or add a few centimeters to the hem to anticipate a possible narrowing.   Make a hem with the thermocollant strip   There are two types of heat -upper ribbon: one with protective paper, thicker, it is mainly used for curtains, the other without protective paper, finer, it is particularly suitable for veiling. The installation technique is slightly different depending on the type of heat -upper tape.   With paper - Decide the height of your hem - Make an iron with an iron at the desired height - Place the ribbon at the bottom of the curtain, glue on the back of the fabric. - Pass the strip using the iron then remove the protective paper - then fold the fabric to the desired height...

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