For country charm and elegance there is nothing quite like Priscilla curtains. The various designs in this classic brand will transform any window into a showpiece, especially when topped with a graceful valance. You can add a tinge of old fashioned Victorian chic to even the most modern home. But if you do not hang the curtains correctly, the entire effect will be lost. Here’s how to go about the job correctly.
To ensure that your curtains are wide enough, measure the window frame. Each curtain panel must be at least twice the width of the window. This will allow the curtains to drape properly. It is for this reason that Priscilla curtains are made extra wide. Rather they be too wide instead of not wide enough.
Install all the necessary rods and other hardware. The curtains will need to drape on double curtain rods. Attach 2 rod brackets alongside each other, or buy rods that have double attachments. The objective is to have one rod attached on top of the other. This means that one rod will have a long shank and the other will be shorter.
Next put one curtain panel onto both rods. Most Priscilla drapes are ruffled, either around every side or just on one side. If you are hanging one-sided ruffle curtains on several windows, the rear panel must face in one direction, and the front panel in the other.
Slide the rear panel across the whole window area, ensuring that the gathering is consistent. Repeat this procedure with the front panel and the other rod. Priscilla drapes are usually supplied with matching tie-backs. If not, you can buy some or use lace or ribbon. But, to achieve the proper effect, the curtains must have tie-backs.
Gather the ruffled side and steer it to the other side of the window. Simply tie it back like any other curtain. Put the tie-back right round the curtain and attach it to a wall about halfway up the window. The tie-back must be able to nearly reach the center of the window area. This shouldn’t be a problem if the tie-backs are supplied by Priscilla because they are usually longer than conventional ones.
Attach the rear panel to the other side of the window in exactly the same way. Loosely tug each panel away from the tie-back making sure that the ruffled sections hang across one another in the center of the window. The amount of swag where the panels cross each other is up to you. Now stand back and admire your Priscilla curtains!
