Decorative finishing rings for curtains made to slide along curtain poles. Special Rufflette Solar heading tape is normally used in conjunction with this product. Available in a variety of colours to match most fabrics.

How to make up curtains with Solar Tape and Jupiter Rings

Stage 1. The Tape

Starting with the reverse of the fabric facing towards you, hem the left hand side of your fabric first with a maximum hem of 2 cm. Line the Solar Tape up to the hem and position the green marker at the edge of the fabric, or if the fabric is not a standard width  (54") make sure the green markers are of equal distance on either side of the curtain. Cut the tape 2 cm to the left of the green marker as illustrated (to turn and hem the tape)

From the starting point, smooth the tape along the fabric, turn and side hem the right hand side of the fabric to the nearest green marker on the tape. Turn and press a 6 mm hem at the top of the curtain. If lining your curtain, only take the lining to the bottom row of stitching on the tape.

Starting from the left side of the curtain, turn the tape under to the starting point i.e. the green marker and pin in place. Continue across the curtain smoothing and pinning the tape down. At the right hand edge of the curtain free 3 - 5 cm of cords for the eventual pleating of the curtain. Cut the tape 2 cm to the right of the green marker, turn under and pin in position. Machine the tape to the fabric along the yellow sewing lines, leaving 3 mm between the top of the tape and the top the curtain. The top and bottom rows must be stitched in the same direction. Sew both the tapes and the top of the curtain. The top and bottom rows must be stitched in the same direction. Sew both edges of the tape but do not sew over the free cords for the pleating.

Stage 2. The Rings

With the right side facing and using sharp scissors, carefully cut away the fabric from the inside of the eyelets. Do not worry about fraying: the Rufflette Jupiter Rings will hide any untidy edges.

Attach the rings before pleating the curtain. To open the Jupiter rings insert a flat head screwdriver into the notch on the ring and carefully ease apart. Place the side of the rings with the spikes on to the front of the fabric and the second side underneath and clip together being careful not to trap the woven strips on the Solar Tape in the ring. Repeat across the fabric.

Stage 3. Pleating the Tape

To pleat the curtain hold the drawcord in one hand and push the bottom woven strip into position as illustrated. Repeat this with the bottom woven strip. Advance to the second set of woven strips and push these into position the same way as the first. Return to the first set, as these will no longer be pleated, and pleat again repeating along the curtain until the whole curtain is pleated. Tie a slip knot to hold. Do not cut off surplus cords as they allow the curtain to be pulled flat for cleaning. Loose cords should be wound neatly out of sight on a Rufflette Cord Tidy .

Before cleaning, gently remove the Rufflette Jupiter Rings from the curtain using a flat headed screwdriver.