I just hung mine upside down on the rod using the hem as the rod pocket (rather than buying a new rod) and sewed a new hem. The grommets actually provided a little bit of weight to improve the "hang" of the material.
That's interesting how you left the grommets to weight the curtains. I used to have lace curtains from Germany that had built in weights, something unheard of before, but I absolutely loved those curtains.
Mimzy, I love the way you reworked my old grommet drapes! The ease in which I can open and close them now is a pleasure. I'm so blessed to have such a talented sister!❤
I agree, I’m even considering removing the grommets, sewing the pleats and adding those ring clips to the back so I can hang them on pre-existing curtain rods. I just love this inverted pleat look
I have never heard or experienced my grommet top curtains having issues like this. I grew up with traditional curtains and have grown to love my grommet top curtains. Style is what you like. No one else matters when it's your own house but more power to you for finding a sewing project to make you happy.
I agree that I would never go back to these little pins. Also most of the grommet curtains are on hung on very stylish rods. I won't comment on those white rods since I don't feel it's right to call them ugly which is just an opinion.. Decorating is personal & if we all always followed others, our homes would be boring. The idea of the transformation is clever & some obviously approve, but no need to judge others.
I had no idea grommet top curtains were so out of style. I have them in my home and I actually really like them. Mine slide easily. Of course I also have blinds so my curtains are mostly decorative. But this is a beautiful I love the reverse box pleat.
Agree with @wiggy3333 they are only out of style for me. If you like them , then bu all means use them! And yes if you have blinds too then grommets top panels are easy and affordable.
I love how easy it is to open and close my curtains with the grommets. I also have heavy white wood blinds so a thick white decorative rod with the curtains looks really nice.
I didn't like grommet-top panels when they were "in style," but that's all i could afford for my 9' front windows. This is a wonderful solution, thank you.
I must be old 😂 .... while you're very talented figuring that out, I never want to go back to those curtains with pins again lol. Had them my entire life with the cord you would pull to open and close them. Cool idea with the hospital rod though!
Just started watching the video...the grommets will make cute little wreaths. Use the tiny greenery pieces sold at Christmas in packets of 10 or 12 twelve for $1.25. Wrap around metal pieces and add tiny Christmas ornaments and bows and use as package decorations!
Excellent idea! As soon as I saw her chucking the grommets as waste I thought “WAIT! Those can be used for *something* else!” I’m a huge proponent of reusing before tossing.
Washed my curtains and those metal grommets are all falling out . But I like the look I can’t put them back in so I might have to turn it upside down .
This is a game changer! I have the old style curtain rods that require box pleated headers but all I found at a reasonable price are the grommet headers. You have saved me a boat load of money. Thrift store here I come. Thank you, you have no idea how much this helps.👍🏼
Also, if you install the hooks lower, the top of the curtain will cover the rod which in my opinion is just as unattractive as the grommets. They will also more resemble traditional pinch pleat drapes. Well done tutorial. 😊
What a great revamping of a product most people would have thought had to be replaced. I couldn't afford to replace that many panels, but I know that I am capable of revamping. Thank you for sharing. You're an inspiration. 😊
Grommet curtains always looked like glorified shower curtains to me, so the grommet look just never was appealing. This lovely update is an excellent idea! Pleated drapes are always a classic and versatile look. There are a lot of grommeted curtains available in quality fabrics at resale shops, so it is time to go SHOPPING for pre-owned grommet curtains - yeehaa!!!!! 💸 😄
Wow!! You answered my prayers!! I found some curtains, at a good price and theyre sooo beautiful. I just renovated my sunroom into a 4 season room. We have worked so hard and Ive seatched for the perfect curtains but they had grommets 🫤 So I will definitely do this. Thank you!!! ❤
This is PERFECT! I just got beautiful curtains that unfortunately have grommets. Was planning to sew a strip of fabric over the grommets then add pleat tape to the other end. This is SO MUCH EASIER! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much. I just bought 4 lg panels of heavy curtains with of course stupid , ugly grommets 😂😂..love tour sense of humor. So l did the removal and viola. Perfect..now l wont wait wks. after buying curtains to put up. They look beautiful. Easy Peasy. T.Y. Again and have a beautiful day…hugs from Ontario , Canada. 🤗🍁🇨🇦
omg...my background in my videos is always such a mess because YES I do sew everyday. I always intend to clean up my space before recording, but if i did that I'd never get to the recording. Thanks for commenting.
You can also hook them on wooden rings that run across a wooden rod. Very cottagey and I like the sound. If the curtains aren't wide enough, pleating them this way will shorten the width and not cover the windows so you have to have enough width in the grommeted drape to accommodate the pleats.
Nice! Thanks so much for sharing this! Now, I personally am partial to the clip rings. But that's because I've been using them to 'hand pleat' & hang bleached drop cloth with lace on medium rods in my cottage, because I despise all my available older drapes with grommets as well as what's available in stores that are STILL peddling the grommets, which just aren't for me. This is a fantastic option for those with the track, and I believe it will work fabulous with my clip rings on my farmhouse rods! I'm excited to get started now! I have enough to swap out seasonally once I pull grommets and stitch the box pleats! 🙂
@@janiewilliams5803 I did 8 sets yesterday and found I was able to hang them with the clip low to hide the ring if I like or clip right at the top behind the pleat and show the ring allowing that extra length (which is my favorite look) and they glide beautifully either way.
@MimzyandCompany I have blackout curtains with grommets. I also have a special rod that wraps around the window and the rod is closer to the wall than my previous rod. As someone who works midnights, it works great. My window is a North-facing window though. My sewing room window faces south and has the same set-up. Very little light comes in. I think it's all in the rod you have.
@@catty2chattyConsider for a minute though how much less light will be let through via the top of the curtains and the rod. With this straighter, flatter hang, rather than the waved curved style, it will naturally let in less light through the space from the rod and the wall. I do love the idea of the curved rod to alleviate the side light sneaking through, but this pleat style will also help with the top sunlight escape as well
I will be so happy when grommet curtains go out. It really is about all you can buy unless you buy online. I find them ugly. This is such a great idea!
Love it! Being able to rework something to change the style takes a special kind of brilliant resourceful and creative thinking! I love the content you create, it is unique and so helpful. This isn't a grommet vs pleats deal, it's a "how can I change these without trashing them?"
Okay I’m not sure what the problem with grommet curtains!!! Mine was not cheap, and the rings match my curtain rods! And I have no issues with them or opening them everyday morning or night! What you are showing is from the 60s! I remember the rods and the curtain pins in my Granny’s house! I don’t like those rods they look very cheap!!
@@tammywelsh1532 I'm glad you love your grommet curtains! For me, I needed a solution that Mimzy fixed. The grommets had rubbed the finish off the rod over many years of using grommet style curtains. It became tedious closing them at night. Also, the pins in the back are not visible. Just a nice reuse of my drapes.Thanks for watching and commenting on my sister's video!
Exactly! Those pleated drapes would be considered outdated, so I couldn't understand why she said grommets are outdated. I couldn't understand too why she made it appear that grommets were difficult to slide along the rods. That's just not true. To each his own in style as in pretty much a lot of things.
@@donnamattis7749 My rods were wood with a painted finish. The finish had rubbed off from years of grommet curtains going back and forth over the rod leaving it rough and hard to slide. I had grommet curtains for almost 30yrs in these windows so indeed, they had become 'dated' to me. But like you said, to each his own.
I never liked those curtains on a track and much less the way they are fixed to the wall or ceiling. I had all kinds of curtains headers in my life and anything that rolls on the rod with ease and without much hardware is a winner for me.
Genius! I had just purchased some grommet drape panels on sale. I was going to cut off the grommet header and create a new header with back tabs. I was also going to rework my traverse rod (so I could slide the panels). This plan will save me reworking my traverse rod and from having shorter drapes. I also love box pleat panels (always have.) This is a perfect solution for me. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this wonderful video! It inspired me to shorten my grommet drapes from the top instead of the hem - so much easier and I got rid of the ugly grommets! Watching you pop out the grommets showed me how to do it and it worked great. I didn’t do pleats, instead chose a rolling pleat using sew on tape. They look fantastic, thanks again!
I am obsessed with this look! And it’s will help solve the exact issue I’ve been frustrated with for 6 months now. I’m going to tackle this project next weekend. Thanks for sharing the hack, Mimsy!
What a GREAT Tutorial and fun to watch. Some day Grommets will be out of style and if the fabric is not too badly worn, this is a great change. I still have a bunch of those little hooks from the 1980's...LOL Handy little "tools of the trade" so to speak. Thank you...I subscribed.
First off, you must take that very smart niece to lunch. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing with us, it can be used for any window update on a bugdet too.
Yes!!! You’re right Vicki! I do need to take her to lunch. I’m sure I would have even accomplished this task had she not pulled out those grommets. I would prob still be prying them out.🤣
Grommets or no grommets, I love this look. I have large picture windows and was just about to do some modifications to my back tab curtains and add wave tape to them so I could use them properly with my IKEA curtain track. But I love the look of your curtain pleat so much better. It’s really modern looking and I like the ability to close my curtains and have them be flat with just the pleat. So nice. I think I’ll be clipping off those back tabs and doing this inverted pleat sew method instead. I love that look.
Personally i see the box pleats as a huge dust magnet (especially if you regularly use ceiling fans) that is quite difficult to regularly vacuum and get clean. Had them all my years growing up (I'm 57) and will never have them again. But you did a nice job sewing the curtains
Omg,Love this.I finally found curtins on line that would be perfect for the bedroom I'm redecorating. But they had those large grommets that I do not like, first I thought I would just cut that top part off and sew it to use a regular rod.But after watching your video I like your idea much better. Thank you so much for sharing your video.👍🙂
This is BRILLIANT ❤❤❤ I’ve been trying to find the right type of pleated curtain and nothing but grommet ones in the store. You literally just show me the back of the century. Thank you very much much for this video 🎉🎉🎉. My grandmother used these types of hooks and the are better.
fabulous! have a bathroom window treatment that I made from a shower curtain that had the small grommets for the shower curtain hooks. Also with the fabric that it was made from, it really improved the fullness. So happy with this because I hate wasting home decor that gets ordered online and doesn't quite come out as I wanted it. Best regards,
I recently purchased a pair of black out curtains with grommets just last month! Who knew? Styles come and go so fast. Though I don't follow many trends, I am going to try this one with different hooks. Nice!
We're staging a house and I ordered some cheap curtains with grommets, but worried it would date the space. YOU SAVED ME! I decided to stitch loops into the pleat to avoid the hooks and track.❤ BTW I have curtains with grommets and I'm fine with that. There's no need to get so out of pocket over someone's opinion on a style of curtains. Relax...😂
Yes, they do go way way back! I’ll have research how far back, now I’m curious. But everything/style is cyclical, things come and go. But ALSO I’d consider my style old fashion/granny chic , so the drapery hooks are fitting. 😁
Pinch pleated drapes can still be hung from a decorative rod on rings. They actually look very high end. And are seen in English or French country homes.
I was happy to learn that I wasn't the only one who disliked grommet top curtains. In my opinion, nothing looks worse than a beautiful sheer curtain with bulky, industrial looking grommets on it. I suppose with industrial looking decor they might be ok but if you want a light feel, ditch the grommets. My personal favorite is a tie-top curtain.
Let’s be honest the grommets are the only ones that do slide easily… lol funny how I used to like grommet tops but absolutely hate them now! Great video now I will be looking for discount grommet curtains!!!
I sew an expensive pleated curtain for a 14' window, then I changed the top to grommets, for a modern look. For another curtain with grommets, I doubled the header with a tape, so whenever I open it, the pleats/waves are equal without any problem. I considered the length of the brackets when I placed the grommets, to allow the curtain slide easily on the rod.
Genius idea. That is so impressive. Personally I still like grommets and mine move smoothly but my pinch pleat curtains in a corner window are awkward to open and close. I recently discovered curtain rod tape that makes curtain rings glide along the rod without much effort.
Ingenius idea 😊 couple of things I thought off ..... if you flattened the box pleat at the back you could then run a wide tape across the back that would take a gather hook .... of course it would cost more but it would be a bit more sturdier than pin hooks . You can follow the original sewing lines .... The higher the hook part the shorter the curtain goes too .... grommets should only put on a metal track too but I hate the way mine catches on the extendable part . The beauty of tracks too is that you can return your curtains to the wall and cut light out in the bedrooms if they are a face fix . Anyway , love this idea❤
I LOVE this sewing machine! There's nothing better! I have it on my list to make a sewing machine recommendation video. HaHa...thanks for that compliment...I'm about to be 52. 😁
Thanks. My livingroom is just a bit too wide for 2 panels but I didn't want to have 4 panels. After watching I will do 3 panels by cutting 1 in half and following your method it should look great.
All my curtains have grommets. I didn't know they're out-of-style. However, I like this video because some of them have been overused and the grommets already fell off. I can now re-use them by sewing the torn-off grommets. Thanks.
Instead of drapery hooks add a false hem and put the poke through each drapery o. Which it would slide as the drapes are then equally sized and would hang seamlessly love your idea it is brilliant
@@MimzyandCompany I subscribed when hopped over to see your content. I'm a long-time sewing gal and I've been wanting to try reupholstering, but a little chicken of the process. I can't wait to see your videos!
@@timilisafogal6990 ooh…I have a good bit of upholstery here. Dont be chicken …just start with a simple project so you don’t get overwhelmed and wanna quit. 😀. You can do it!!! Check out some of my chair reupholstery …it’s pretty simple
I don't mind grommet curtains but I love tab back. I do love the design the back pleats created. I would've used curtains rings instead of curtains hooks because in my opinion that look is outdated. Many thanks for sharing this video.
great idea , but i did find that the width is shortened by making the "pleats", so do consider this when removing grommets. i needed to purchase 1 extra panel for each window [6 in total] and was lucky they still had in stock . just sewed 1/2 of panel to each outer side of original panel
FINALLY!! I've ALWAYS hated grommet curtains. They look like shower curtains. Tho I wouldn't even shame my shower with a grommet curtain. I agree! They are not only ugly, and need to die in a fire, but announce that you could care less, and happy to have Grandma's grommet curtain castoffs in your 1st apt. Anything to cover vomitrocious vertical blinds. Right? She even showed you a cool TP roll trick when she dropped off that 24 roll pack, and pallet of ramon noodles, from her COSTCO run. 😂
This was brilliant! loved the way you showed how to do each step. Here's a silly question, can I save your video for future reference? I can't find a save option. Great work, you have a new subscriber.
I just hung mine upside down on the rod using the hem as the rod pocket (rather than buying a new rod) and sewed a new hem. The grommets actually provided a little bit of weight to improve the "hang" of the material.
This is also very clever!
That’s a great idea!!!
Genius!
That's interesting how you left the grommets to weight the curtains. I used to have lace curtains from Germany that had built in weights, something unheard of before, but I absolutely loved those curtains.
!!! I did the same thing!!! Great minds...lol
Mimzy, I love the way you reworked my old grommet drapes! The ease in which I can open and close them now is a pleasure. I'm so blessed to have such a talented sister!❤
Thanks Katy!!!! I’m so happy that this worked out so nicely!!!
@@katherinemorgan395 appreciate you allowing her to use your curtains to show us
Very clever! I don’t mean to be negative but if I don’t want that rod to show do I just add the hook a bit lower on the seam?
@@gloriayearian6145 yes! Absolutely right!
@@gloriayearian6145Yes! And if the floor length isn’t then correct, you can drop the track a bit lower to accommodate
I see so many grommet curtains at thrift stores but always pass them over because I don’t like the style, this is genius!
I know , me too!!!! I’m excited about this hack.
Yes, I was thinking about looking for these at thrift stores:)
I agree, I’m even considering removing the grommets, sewing the pleats and adding those ring clips to the back so I can hang them on pre-existing curtain rods. I just love this inverted pleat look
I have never heard or experienced my grommet top curtains having issues like this. I grew up with traditional curtains and have grown to love my grommet top curtains. Style is what you like. No one else matters when it's your own house but more power to you for finding a sewing project to make you happy.
Right! I like mine.
I agree that I would never go back to these little pins. Also most of the grommet curtains are on hung on very stylish rods. I won't comment on those white rods since I don't feel it's right to call them ugly which is just an opinion.. Decorating is personal & if we all always followed others, our homes would be boring. The idea of the transformation is clever & some obviously approve, but no need to judge others.
I love my grommet curtains.
I cannot open and close mine easily. I have to individually move each grommet
Exactly who has time to install the pins then install it each in its place
I'll never return to this hassle for anything
I had no idea grommet top curtains were so out of style. I have them in my home and I actually really like them. Mine slide easily. Of course I also have blinds so my curtains are mostly decorative. But this is a beautiful I love the reverse box pleat.
I don’t think it’s really out of style as much as a personal preference. 😊
I’m always more concerned with the pattern or material.
Agree with @wiggy3333 they are only out of style for me. If you like them , then bu all means use them! And yes if you have blinds too then grommets top panels are easy and affordable.
I have them and I love them. Easy peasy to open and close them
I love how easy it is to open and close my curtains with the grommets. I also have heavy white wood blinds so a thick white decorative rod with the curtains looks really nice.
If that the only hard thing I had to open and close my curtains wow I would be so lucky
I didn't like grommet-top panels when they were "in style," but that's all i could afford for my 9' front windows. This is a wonderful solution, thank you.
Same here!!!
Brilliant! So glad I found you.
To those who like them, they are not "out of style:. Personal preference.
I must be old 😂 .... while you're very talented figuring that out, I never want to go back to those curtains with pins again lol. Had them my entire life with the cord you would pull to open and close them. Cool idea with the hospital rod though!
I understand Sue. I think pinch pleated drapery with traversing rods were standard back in the day.
agreed, never want to go back to those pins! great idea for some, wont work for me.
@@patnader9952 to each his….variety makes the world go around.
Agreed. I lived with them for years.
I love the pinch-pleated draperies from days gone by. Grandma made them for her windows and some of our windows.
Just started watching the video...the grommets will make cute little wreaths. Use the tiny greenery pieces sold at Christmas in packets of 10 or 12 twelve for $1.25. Wrap around metal pieces and add tiny Christmas ornaments and bows and use as package decorations!
great idea.
Excellent idea! As soon as I saw her chucking the grommets as waste I thought “WAIT! Those can be used for *something* else!” I’m a huge proponent of reusing before tossing.
That is so clever
Great minds think alike!
That's EXACTLY what popped into my mind...christmas wreath package decorations!
I like grommet curtains and I don't think they are ugly, but I like to learn things that I can use on other applications. To each their own.
I like them too, and feel they're easier to open and close!
@@susiemont697I agree. I’d never go back to pencil pleats or any curtain heading other than eyelet curtains - grommet headers.
Washed my curtains and those metal grommets are all falling out . But I like the look I can’t put them back in so I might have to turn it upside down .
@@Jokerjaxs wow, mine have never ever fallen out and I washed them a few times a year. Maybe low quality or harsh washing?
Ditto
This is a game changer! I have the old style curtain rods that require box pleated headers but all I found at a reasonable price are the grommet headers. You have saved me a boat load of money. Thrift store here I come. Thank you, you have no idea how much this helps.👍🏼
I’m so glad!!! I see tons of grommet top curtains at the thrift.
I LOVE this hack! So much nicer, neater and classic looking than the grommets!
Thank you!!! I agree !
Also, if you install the hooks lower, the top of the curtain will cover the rod which in my opinion is just as unattractive as the grommets. They will also more resemble traditional pinch pleat drapes. Well done tutorial. 😊
I vote for new striped curtains!
I agree but on larger rod how to fix? Don’t have cheap ones like that
I absolutely love grommet curtains. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Yes it is.
What a great revamping of a product most people would have thought had to be replaced. I couldn't afford to replace that many panels, but I know that I am capable of revamping. Thank you for sharing. You're an inspiration. 😊
Thanks! Definitely more affordable than replacing.
Grommet curtains always looked like glorified shower curtains to me, so the grommet look just never was appealing. This lovely update is an excellent idea! Pleated drapes are always a classic and versatile look. There are a lot of grommeted curtains available in quality fabrics at resale shops, so it is time to go SHOPPING for pre-owned grommet curtains - yeehaa!!!!! 💸 😄
Yes! You’re right! They are shower curtain-esque. And you’re right, I always see plenty of grommet top drapes at the thrift .
Yes. Grommet tops look skimpy - whether in a shower or in a great room window. This is an upgrade! It adds fullness and depth.
@@mcmccoy1184 yeeeesssssss!
@@mcmccoy1184 you know what your talking about!
Wow!! You answered my prayers!! I found some curtains, at a good price and theyre sooo beautiful. I just renovated my sunroom into a 4 season room. We have worked so hard and Ive seatched for the perfect curtains but they had grommets 🫤 So I will definitely do this. Thank you!!! ❤
Yay! That sounds nice…I wanna do the same with my screened porch.
This is PERFECT! I just got beautiful curtains that unfortunately have grommets. Was planning to sew a strip of fabric over the grommets then add pleat tape to the other end. This is SO MUCH EASIER! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much. I just bought 4 lg panels of heavy curtains with of course stupid , ugly grommets 😂😂..love tour sense of humor. So l did the removal and viola. Perfect..now l wont wait wks. after buying curtains to put up. They look beautiful. Easy Peasy. T.Y. Again and have a beautiful day…hugs from Ontario , Canada. 🤗🍁🇨🇦
Thanks for Commenting Sheryll! I hope this works as easily for you too!
Love this idea. Never did like grommets! Also I like ❤that your sewing space is real. We can tell that you do real everyday sewing!
omg...my background in my videos is always such a mess because YES I do sew everyday. I always intend to clean up my space before recording, but if i did that I'd never get to the recording. Thanks for commenting.
Genius! You always figure out the best hacks! Will absolutely be using this in my home decor from now on.
This was absolutely brilliant!
You did such a great job and they turned out beautifully.
Yes, think so too. I have both styles in my home.
You can also hook them on wooden rings that run across a wooden rod. Very cottagey and I like the sound. If the curtains aren't wide enough, pleating them this way will shorten the width and not cover the windows so you have to have enough width in the grommeted drape to accommodate the pleats.
Nice! Thanks so much for sharing this! Now, I personally am partial to the clip rings. But that's because I've been using them to 'hand pleat' & hang bleached drop cloth with lace on medium rods in my cottage, because I despise all my available older drapes with grommets as well as what's available in stores that are STILL peddling the grommets, which just aren't for me. This is a fantastic option for those with the track, and I believe it will work fabulous with my clip rings on my farmhouse rods! I'm excited to get started now! I have enough to swap out seasonally once I pull grommets and stitch the box pleats! 🙂
Yes, I was wondering about using the clip rings with these!
@@janiewilliams5803 I did 8 sets yesterday and found I was able to hang them with the clip low to hide the ring if I like or clip right at the top behind the pleat and show the ring allowing that extra length (which is my favorite look) and they glide beautifully either way.
What a grand idea! I’ve been postponing changing my drapes because they’re so expensive, but now I can do this! 🙌
Oh good! Thanks. I’m glad this helped.
I've often thought grommets let in too much light for light-blocking curtains. Now I know how to fix that! Thank you!
I never even thought of that! Your right grommet top blackout drapes are kinda useless. This hack will for solve that!
@MimzyandCompany I have blackout curtains with grommets. I also have a special rod that wraps around the window and the rod is closer to the wall than my previous rod. As someone who works midnights, it works great. My window is a North-facing window though.
My sewing room window faces south and has the same set-up. Very little light comes in.
I think it's all in the rod you have.
@@catty2chatty that sounds good. As long as they work, and you like the way they look….all is well. ❤️
Yesss I was just thinking that myself
@@catty2chattyConsider for a minute though how much less light will be let through via the top of the curtains and the rod. With this straighter, flatter hang, rather than the waved curved style, it will naturally let in less light through the space from the rod and the wall. I do love the idea of the curved rod to alleviate the side light sneaking through, but this pleat style will also help with the top sunlight escape as well
I will be so happy when grommet curtains go out. It really is about all you can buy unless you buy online. I find them ugly. This is such a great idea!
Love it! Being able to rework something to change the style takes a special kind of brilliant resourceful and creative thinking! I love the content you create, it is unique and so helpful. This isn't a grommet vs pleats deal, it's a "how can I change these without trashing them?"
Yes!!!! You’re so right Audrie! We used what we had but made it more efficient, and beautiful imo.
Okay I’m not sure what the problem with grommet curtains!!! Mine was not cheap, and the rings match my curtain rods! And I have no issues with them or opening them everyday morning or night!
What you are showing is from the 60s! I remember the rods and the curtain pins in my Granny’s house! I don’t like those rods they look very cheap!!
@@tammywelsh1532 I'm glad you love your grommet curtains! For me, I needed a solution that Mimzy fixed. The grommets had rubbed the finish off the rod over many years of using grommet style curtains. It became tedious closing them at night. Also, the pins in the back are not visible. Just a nice reuse of my drapes.Thanks for watching and commenting on my sister's video!
If grommets work for you , then there is no problem Tammy. Thanks for commenting.
Exactly! Those pleated drapes would be considered outdated, so I couldn't understand why she said grommets are outdated. I couldn't understand too why she made it appear that grommets were difficult to slide along the rods. That's just not true. To each his own in style as in pretty much a lot of things.
@@donnamattis7749 My rods were wood with a painted finish. The finish had rubbed off from years of grommet curtains going back and forth over the rod leaving it rough and hard to slide. I had grommet curtains for almost 30yrs in these windows so indeed, they had become 'dated' to me. But like you said, to each his own.
I never liked those curtains on a track and much less the way they are fixed to the wall or ceiling. I had all kinds of curtains headers in my life and anything that rolls on the rod with ease and without much hardware is a winner for me.
That's thinking outside the box pleat!!🤣🤣 ❤from KS
That’s very punny Marcia!😝
Genius! I had just purchased some grommet drape panels on sale. I was going to cut off the grommet header and create a new header with back tabs. I was also going to rework my traverse rod (so I could slide the panels). This plan will save me reworking my traverse rod and from having shorter drapes. I also love box pleat panels (always have.) This is a perfect solution for me.
Thanks!
That’s awesome! So glad this helped!
Thank you so much for this wonderful video! It inspired me to shorten my grommet drapes from the top instead of the hem - so much easier and I got rid of the ugly grommets! Watching you pop out the grommets showed me how to do it and it worked great. I didn’t do pleats, instead chose a rolling pleat using sew on tape. They look fantastic, thanks again!
That’s awesome! So glad it worked out for you!
I am obsessed with this look! And it’s will help solve the exact issue I’ve been frustrated with for 6 months now. I’m going to tackle this project next weekend. Thanks for sharing the hack, Mimsy!
Wow, great idea….. I’ve found drapes I like but didn’t buy b/c of grommets
Bravo & thank you
Yeah. I wish I would’ve thought of this sooner.
This is such an awesome idea. I bought backing tabs for my curtains. Easy to sew on, I can keep existing rods and don’t need the hooks
I hate grommet panels too. I used to cut the header off but this is brilliant!
Thanks! Cutting the header off is good too if you can live with the shorter length.
What a GREAT Tutorial and fun to watch. Some day Grommets will be out of style and if the fabric is not too badly worn, this is a great change. I still have a bunch of those little hooks from the 1980's...LOL Handy little "tools of the trade" so to speak. Thank you...I subscribed.
Thank you!
Oh wow looks great! I don't know why we ever went for those grommets. I bet they look beautiful now.
They do! Thanks!
First off, you must take that very smart niece to lunch. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing with us, it can be used for any window update on a bugdet too.
Yes!!! You’re right Vicki! I do need to take her to lunch. I’m sure I would have even accomplished this task had she not pulled out those grommets. I would prob still be prying them out.🤣
i have grommets...love them...they open all the way...greatest invention ever
Grommets or no grommets, I love this look. I have large picture windows and was just about to do some modifications to my back tab curtains and add wave tape to them so I could use them properly with my IKEA curtain track. But I love the look of your curtain pleat so much better. It’s really modern looking and I like the ability to close my curtains and have them be flat with just the pleat. So nice.
I think I’ll be clipping off those back tabs and doing this inverted pleat sew method instead. I love that look.
Thanks! It’s very neat and tidy looking and you drapes will stay that way when using them with stitches pleat.
yes! that's exactly right.
Personally i see the box pleats as a huge dust magnet (especially if you regularly use ceiling fans) that is quite difficult to regularly vacuum and get clean. Had them all my years growing up (I'm 57) and will never have them again. But you did a nice job sewing the curtains
thank you. I hear what you're saying.
Beautiful solution! So tired of seeing beautiful fabric panels ruined by ugly grommets. I keep hoping the trend will just stop. Pleeease...
Really 😅😅. Ohno
Omg,Love this.I finally found curtins on line that would be perfect for the bedroom I'm redecorating. But they had those large grommets that I do not like, first I thought I would just cut that top part off and sew it to use a regular rod.But after watching your video I like your idea much better. Thank you so much for sharing your video.👍🙂
Yay! That’s fantastic.
This is BRILLIANT ❤❤❤ I’ve been trying to find the right type of pleated curtain and nothing but grommet ones in the store. You literally just show me the back of the century. Thank you very much much for this video 🎉🎉🎉. My grandmother used these types of hooks and the are better.
You’re welcome 😊
fabulous! have a bathroom window treatment that I made from a shower curtain that had the small grommets for the shower curtain hooks. Also with the fabric that it was made from, it really improved the fullness. So happy with this because I hate wasting home decor that gets ordered online and doesn't quite come out as I wanted it. Best regards,
Well done! I hate to waste too...I'm always remaking stuff. Thanks for taking time to comment.
I recently purchased a pair of black out curtains with grommets just last month! Who knew? Styles come and go so fast. Though I don't follow many trends, I am going to try this one with different hooks. Nice!
styles come and go faster than ever now...I try not to follow trends too much either.
Like fashion, everything comes back into “style”. Remember this style from “youth”.
FACTS!
You have just saved me a fortune in new curtains. HUGE thanks again Mimzy ♥
Such a great idea. I’m going to do this in my dressing room! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Good to hear.
I always hated those big ring holes. Nice solution
Thanks Shirley.
This was such a fantastic video! You are brilliant 🙂
Ha ha! Thanks Karen.
We're staging a house and I ordered some cheap curtains with grommets, but worried it would date the space. YOU SAVED ME! I decided to stitch loops into the pleat to avoid the hooks and track.❤ BTW I have curtains with grommets and I'm fine with that. There's no need to get so out of pocket over someone's opinion on a style of curtains. Relax...😂
Even more genius Cassandra! Wow. Thank so much for commenting.
Those drapery hooks are old fashioned, they go way back!
Yes, they do go way way back! I’ll have research how far back, now I’m curious. But everything/style is cyclical, things come and go. But ALSO I’d consider my style old fashion/granny chic , so the drapery hooks are fitting. 😁
@@MimzyandCompany They go back to the 20's but made popular in the 50's.
@@vaderladyl okay! Good to know.
Pinch pleated drapes can still be hung from a decorative rod on rings. They actually look very high end. And are seen in English or French country homes.
I think of them as being classic!
I really want to change my grommet curtains. Love the pattern but done with the grommets. Thanks for a clever DIY!!
Do it!
Brilliant! Really not over complicated.
Thanks! Glad I found you!
Thank you, yes…very simple.
u did that. I was just saying I was gonna cut mine off. but now I don't have to shorten the length. YAAYY. THANKS
Yeeeesss! So glad you found this before cutting! Thanks for commenting!
I was happy to learn that I wasn't the only one who disliked grommet top curtains. In my opinion, nothing looks worse than a beautiful sheer curtain with bulky, industrial looking grommets on it. I suppose with industrial looking decor they might be ok but if you want a light feel, ditch the grommets. My personal favorite is a tie-top curtain.
Thank you!!!! I totally agree with you!
Wow...this is genius! Thanks for sharing😊
Thanks!
Let’s be honest the grommets are the only ones that do slide easily… lol funny how I used to like grommet tops but absolutely hate them now!
Great video now I will be looking for discount grommet curtains!!!
I sew an expensive pleated curtain for a 14' window, then I changed the top to grommets, for a modern look. For another curtain with grommets, I doubled the header with a tape, so whenever I open it, the pleats/waves are equal without any problem. I considered the length of the brackets when I placed the grommets, to allow the curtain slide easily on the rod.
Thanks for the hack. We live in a home built in the 50's and I need to replace the curtains but not the curtain rod.
Thank you!!! Such a clever hack!❤ My lace curtains look so nice without the grommets.
Liked & subscribed.
Genius idea. That is so impressive. Personally I still like grommets and mine move smoothly but my pinch pleat curtains in a corner window are awkward to open and close. I recently discovered curtain rod tape that makes curtain rings glide along the rod without much effort.
Thanks. Huh…I’ll have to try curtain rod tape! I’m getting it !
Very clever and looks great!
Oh WOW! I needed this, thank you!!
Great! Glad you found it!
Thank you so much! I tried this with a pair and it was so easy. They look great!
it was super easy for me ...I'm glad to hear the same for you. thanks for commenting and letting me know.
Absolutely genius!! Can’t wait to try this in my nursery
Excellent! So glad this helped!
Wow you are so talented!! Great hack! Thanks for sharing!❤
Thanks! thank you for commenting!
Love it ❤. Really glad you popped up in my feed.
oh good! me too.
The white track looks sooooo tacky and cheap. I would raise the curtains up to cover it.
I could, but I’d need to take out the bottom hem in order to lengthen them.
I never seen the track showing, it is meant to be covered by the curtain header.
@@vaderladyl that’s a traversing rod that should be covered.
Ingenius idea 😊 couple of things I thought off ..... if you flattened the box pleat at the back you could then run a wide tape across the back that would take a gather hook .... of course it would cost more but it would be a bit more sturdier than pin hooks . You can follow the original sewing lines .... The higher the hook part the shorter the curtain goes too .... grommets should only put on a metal track too but I hate the way mine catches on the extendable part . The beauty of tracks too is that you can return your curtains to the wall and cut light out in the bedrooms if they are a face fix . Anyway , love this idea❤
Yes! You’re right about the tape! That’s a great idea. And you sound like you have a lot of experience with drapery.
@@MimzyandCompany yes , been in curtains and blinds all my working life..... I do love your idea , they look so much nicer ....
Wow this was amazing. A bit of work but great to know you can do this.
Love this idea. When I do it I would make it where you can't see the rod when closed. Thank you for the idea
Great idea! Would love to see the finished set up after all the curtains are up and steamed! :)
i can probably do that since these were for my sisters house.
That is exactly what I needed to know, so simple and yet so clever!
Oh good!
@@MimzyandCompany implemented the removal already although I got a little cut from trying too hard. Sewing tomorrow!
@@CrimsonGothica wow...you're not wasting any time.
I have same sewing machine as you. I got mine brand new in 1986…before you were born probably! lol Used it constantly all these years!
I LOVE this sewing machine! There's nothing better! I have it on my list to make a sewing machine recommendation video. HaHa...thanks for that compliment...I'm about to be 52. 😁
brilliant!! I just got some room darkening grommet curtains, just because they were on sale I am so doing this ASAP thank you
That’s great! They’ll be truly room darkening with this hack.
Thanks. My livingroom is just a bit too wide for 2 panels but I didn't want to have 4 panels. After watching I will do 3 panels by cutting 1 in half and following your method it should look great.
Perfect!
All my curtains have grommets. I didn't know they're out-of-style. However, I like this video because some of them have been overused and the grommets already fell off. I can now re-use them by sewing the torn-off grommets. Thanks.
Yes!
I love grommet panels. Have them in every room.
Thank you for helping me solve my curtain problem, its perfect. 👍👍
Oh great way to get rid of grommets, thanks. I’m about to do some and was going to add a wide trim across the grommet holes but might do this now.
Thanks! Yes, I think this would be easier than adding a trim. 😃
Brilliant and looks very nice! I’m gonna do mine that way!
Thanks Kathy!
this is great, i have a two sets of pottery barn drapes with grommets that I want to use but I don't want grommets. I'll have to try this.
Yes!!! You can do it!
I never liked grommets from the git-go. Thanks for showing us how to repurpose them!!
Instead of drapery hooks add a false hem and put the poke through each drapery o. Which it would slide as the drapes are then equally sized and would hang seamlessly love your idea it is brilliant
Oh wow! Thank you for this video!!! I have been trying to figure out what to do with my curtains...wow!
Awesome! So glad to help Rebecca!
I appreciate this tutorial so much!
so glad! Thank you for commenting!
I have wanted to know how to do this for so long. Many many thanks.
They’re gorgeous! I’ve been hanging them upside down all this time 😂
Thank you! That’s a great idea too
Thanks for sharing this idea!!
You’re welcome. Thanks for commenting!
this is just the hack i was looking for. BRILLIANT!
Oh good! Glad it helped.
Great hack! Thanks so much!!!! Also I love your Bernina!!! I have the old Record. It’s a workhorse!! ❤
it IS a WORKHORSE! I LOVE it! thanks for commenting.
This is a fabulous hack. I'm so doing this!! Thank you for posting it 🙂
You’re welcome! Thanks for commenting.
@@MimzyandCompany I subscribed when hopped over to see your content. I'm a long-time sewing gal and I've been wanting to try reupholstering, but a little chicken of the process. I can't wait to see your videos!
@@timilisafogal6990 ooh…I have a good bit of upholstery here. Dont be chicken …just start with a simple project so you don’t get overwhelmed and wanna quit. 😀. You can do it!!! Check out some of my chair reupholstery …it’s pretty simple
I don't mind grommet curtains but I love tab back. I do love the design the back pleats created. I would've used curtains rings instead of curtains hooks because in my opinion that look is outdated. Many thanks for sharing this video.
Yes, I do love rings too. But the easy open was the number one requirement.
Thank you! I have blackout curtains in a fabric I love but I hate the grommets.
Yay!
great idea , but i did find that the width is shortened by making the "pleats", so do consider this when removing grommets. i needed to purchase 1 extra panel for each window [6 in total] and was lucky they still had in stock . just sewed 1/2 of panel to each outer side of original panel
Yes! Very good point! I didn’t have to think about this because my sister had sooooo many panels.
FINALLY!! I've ALWAYS hated grommet curtains. They look like shower curtains. Tho I wouldn't even shame my shower with a grommet curtain.
I agree! They are not only ugly, and need to die in a fire, but announce that you could care less, and happy to have Grandma's grommet curtain castoffs in your 1st apt. Anything to cover vomitrocious vertical blinds. Right?
She even showed you a cool TP roll trick when she dropped off that 24 roll pack, and pallet of ramon noodles, from her COSTCO run. 😂
Hilarious. I’m with you, and shocked how many love the grommets.
This was brilliant! loved the way you showed how to do each step. Here's a silly question, can I save your video for future reference? I can't find a save option. Great work, you have a new subscriber.
Thank you Nancy! Yes you can save a video. Right under the video all the way to the right there’s a save button.
I love my grommets top curtains the are at every window and are easy to open and close,and they are beautiful
That's great!