This post was updated August 2021.
A few months ago, we got a comment asking how to space ring clips on a curtain panel (thanks, Elizabeth!). Turns out our photography team has a super simple trick for evenly spacing the ring clips, so we thought we’d share their simple hack!
For this easy example, we’re using nine curtain rings per panel. Grab your curtain panels and ring clips and let’s get started!
Begin by folding the top of your curtain panel in half and then in half again.
In one hand, you should have both ends of the panel as well as a folded end. This is where the ring clips come in. Add one ring clip to each of the ends and the in middle of the fold.
Next, place four ring clips directly in the middle of the panel, one on each layer of the panel.
Finally, add two ring clips to the other edge, directly in the middle of each of the folds. You should have used 9 ring clips total!
And voilá, you now have 9 ring clips evenly spaced along the top of your curtain panel. How easy was that?
Browse our full assortment of drapery panels and for for more inspiration, read these helpful posts below:
- Curtain Clips – the Best Way to Hang Your Drapery
- How to Add Tape Trim to Curtain Panels
- 5 Common Decorating Mistakes and How to Fix Them
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Brandee Bice
Thank you. Out of all the demonstrations for how to hang curtains with clips, yours was the best. I got it the first time after reading your article. You made it super easy.
Caroline McDonald
Happy to hear it, Brandee!
April Edwards
Do you use nine clips regardless of the width of the panel?