Cafe Curtain Construction Guide

The Thread Resources August 2023

We've made it easy to customize your cafe curtains for a look that’s custom to you. Pick your fabric, construction, length, and width for a tailored fit. Not sure which style is right for you? We broke down everything you need to know about the 6 construction options we offer for cafe curtains.

Bathroom with pink walls and a white mirror flanked with pink and white floral upholstered sconces next to a window with matching pink and white floral rod pocket cafe curtains

 

01. Pinch Pleat

Made with double the amount of fabric, these panels offer a voluminous look. Triple pleats add an elegant, formal flare while their hooks make it easy to attach to curtain rings.

 

02. Tailored Pleat

A sleeker silhouette than our pinch pleat, tailored pleat construction brings a subtle sophistication to any room. Evenly spaced drapery hooks sewn on the back of the panel make it easy to attach curtain rings.

 

03. Ring Top

Ring top panels are great for windows with frequent opening and closing. These panels are hung by attaching their built-in hooks to your curtain rings.

 

04. Rod Pocket with Header

Primarily for decorative use, this style features a sewn-in pocket to accommodate hardware and a 1.5” fabric header that adds a touch of flare to a classic style. Our Cafe Curtain rod pocket is smaller than our standard Curtain rod pocket. We suggest a 3/8" or smaller rod to accommodate the sewn pocket. Rod not included with purchase.

 

05. Rod Pocket

A timeless cafe curtain style, the rod pocket creates a clean, tailored look. The 1.5” sewn-in pocket is designed to accommodate a 3/8” rod or smaller and is narrower than our standard curtain rod pocket. Rod not included with purchase.

 

06. Double Rod Pocket

Ideal for French doors and cabinets, these panels require two rods for installation. The sewn-in pockets and 1.5” header on both the top and bottom make this style practical and elevated. Our Cafe Curtain rod pocket is smaller than our standard curtain rod pocket. We suggest a 3/8" or smaller rod to accommodate the sewn pocket. Rod not included with purchase.

 

A Quick Note On Curtain Rings

Only ring top, pinch pleat, and tailored pleat curtains require rings. See below for how many rings you'll need according to your panel size.

Need help picking your hardware? Check out our Cafe Curtain Hardware Edit!

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