Moondream · Installation guide
How to attach your curtain lining
Attach your lining to the back of your curtain and enjoy its benefits while keeping your existing setup. Follow the instructions for your lining’s fastening system and your curtain’s heading style.
Does your lining attach with hooks? Choose the tutorial for grommet or pencil pleat curtains. Does it attach with hook-and-loop tape? Go straight to the relevant section.
Attaching with hooks
On a grommet curtain
The hooks fit into the lining’s heading tape, then attach directly to the grommets on your curtain.
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Insert the hooks
Lay the lining flat. Insert the hooks into the heading tape.
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Lock the hooks
Rotate each hook upwards and clip it into place to lock it.
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Attach to the grommets
Attach the hooks directly to the grommets on your curtain.
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Adjust the folds
Hang the curtain, then align the lining’s folds with those of the curtain.
The result
From the lining side
The lining hangs behind the curtain.
The result
From the room side
The fastenings remain hidden behind the curtain heading.
Attaching with hooks
On a pencil pleat curtain
Adjust the lining’s gathers, then join the two heading tapes using the hooks.
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Prepare the curtain
Lay your already-gathered curtain flat with the reverse side facing up.
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Gather the lining
Pull the cords in the heading tape to match the curtain’s gathers. Tie off the ends.
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Insert the hooks
Place the lining on top of the curtain. Insert the hooks into the lining’s heading tape.
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Join the two heading tapes
Pass the hooks through the curtain’s heading tape as well, then clip them into place to lock them.
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Adjust the folds
Hang the curtain, then align the lining’s folds with those of the curtain.
The result
From the lining side
The lining hangs from the curtain’s heading tape.
Keep the heading tape cords intact!
Tie the cords without cutting them so you can readjust the gathers if needed.
Attaching with hook-and-loop tape
Attach your lining in four steps
This method is for linings designed to attach with hook-and-loop tape. Apply the tape, then attach your lining.
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Start 2 cm (approx. ¾ inch) from the edge
Position the start of the hook-and-loop tape 2 cm (approx. ¾ inch) from the edge.
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Lay the tape flat
Unroll the hook-and-loop tape and lay it flat without any creases.
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Stick the tape in place
Peel off the backing paper to stick the hook-and-loop tape to the intended surface.
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Attach your lining
Position the lining on the hook-and-loop tape and press to secure it.
The Moondream tip
Add a stitch at each end to help keep the hook-and-loop tape in place.
Watch how to apply hook-and-loop tape
Follow the installation steps to attach your lining, one step at a time.
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