How High to Place Macrame Curtain Tie Backs, and One or a Pair?

Place macrame curtain tie backs so about two-thirds of each curtain hangs above the gather and one-third hangs below it. Use 1 tieback for each moving panel, so a 2-panel window needs a pair while a 1-panel door or asymmetrical window needs one.

Houseland lists its Macrame Leaf Curtain Tieback as cotton rope with a 5.9 in (15 cm) leaf and a 45.7 in (116 cm) cord loop on the size diagram. The loop wraps around the gathered panel, so the key measurement is the height of the fabric gather, not a hole for a wall hook. Treat the one-third mark as a starting point, then check the folds, hem clearance, window access, and leaf position on your own curtain.

How high should macrame curtain tie backs sit?

Set the gather one-third of the finished curtain drop above its lower hem, leaving about two-thirds of the fabric above it. The Eze Curtains placement guide gives the same two-thirds-above, one-third-below starting proportion for short, sill-length, and full-length curtains.

1. Measure the finished drop from the panel's top hanging point to its lower hem.
2. Divide that drop by 3 to find the starting distance above the hem.
3. Wrap the panel at that mark, step back 6 ft (1.8 m), and shift the gather only if the fabric pinches, blocks the glass, or lets the hem drag.

Measure from the hem rather than the floor. A panel that puddles 4 in (10.2 cm) has a lower hem than a floor-grazing panel, so a floor measurement would move the gather 4 in (10.2 cm) too high. For a pair, write down the final floor-to-gather height after the first side looks right; that second number is what keeps both sides level.

Which height works for sill, floor, or door panels?

The same one-third-from-the-hem calculation gives a useful first mark, but the final position must preserve the job of that specific curtain.

On a 63 in (160 cm) sill-length panel, begin 21 in (53.3 cm) above the hem. The product's listed 5.9 in (15 cm) leaf should remain inside the curtain drop rather than hanging below the fabric. Eze Curtains gives that tassel-clearance check for soft tiebacks because the hanging ornament changes where the finished arrangement ends.

On an 84 in (213.4 cm) floor-length panel, begin 28 in (71.1 cm) above the hem. If the curtain grazes the floor, the gather will also sit close to 28 in (71.1 cm) above the floor. If the panel puddles, keep using the hem as the reference.

For French door curtains, patio door curtains, or sliding door curtains, function outranks the visual ratio. Close and open the door once with the panel loose, mark the handle and latch path, then gather the fabric where neither the 5.9 in (15 cm) leaf nor the cord catches that path. A single door curtain often needs 1 tieback; 2 separate door panels need 2.

Do you need one tieback or a pair?

Count independently moving curtain panels, not windows: 1 panel uses 1 tieback, while 2 panels use a pair.

The product options make that decision explicit. The 2Pcs Type A through 2Pcs Type E options contain a pair; 1pcs Type 1, 1pcs Type 2, and 1pcs Type 3 contain a single. Ivory, warm brown, and charcoal gray have both single and paired options, so read the quantity name before choosing a color.

A pair should mirror the floor-to-gather measurement, but the folds need not be identical. If the left panel is fuller because it covers a wider return, keep both gathers level and adjust the cord wraps until the 2 silhouettes look balanced.

Will the leaf tieback fit your curtain bundle?

It is a practical fit for a panel that stays gathered after a test wrap, but thick or heavy fabric needs testing because no holding capacity is published.

Houseland lists the Macrame Leaf Curtain Tieback with a 45.7 in (116 cm) cord loop on the size diagram, a 5.9 in (15 cm) leaf, and a listed manual-measurement tolerance of 0.2-0.8 in (0.5-2 cm). The material is listed as cotton rope. Product photographs show 2 full wraps around gathered fabric before the leaf rests at the front.

Cut a piece of spare ribbon to 45.7 in (116 cm) if you want a conservative fit check before ordering. Gather the curtain at the height from the table, wrap the ribbon twice, and confirm that its ends can meet without crushing the folds. This ribbon test checks circumference only; it does not establish a load rating.

Recommended for this use case: a reader dressing 2 light-to-medium full-length panels should choose 2Pcs Type A, the ivory pair, and place 1 listed 5.9 in (15 cm) leaf at each gather, then test 1 panel before relying on a soft cord for heavy blackout fabric.

The practical trade-off: a soft wrapped cord can slide on heavy fabric, so switch to a rigid holdback selected for the curtain and mounting surface if it slips during the test. A soft cord is useful when you want no bracket in the wall, but it should not be forced to control a bundle it cannot keep in place.

From the shop

Macrame Leaf Curtain Tieback, Single or Pair

Best for 1 light-to-medium panel or a matched 2-panel window; the product page gives a 5.9 in (15 cm) leaf and a 45.7 in (116 cm) cord diagram. No holding capacity is published, so test thick blackout fabric before regular use.

View the macrame leaf tieback — 8 colours & current price

How do you make both sides level without hooks?

Set the first wrap on the curtain itself, measure from the floor to that gather, and copy the measurement onto the second panel.

1. Close both panels and smooth the lower hems so the 2 drops begin from the same condition.
2. Measure one-third of the finished drop up from the first hem and mark the fabric edge with a removable clip.
3. Gather the first panel by hand, wrap the cord twice as shown in the product photographs, and bring the leaf to the front.
4. Step back 6 ft (1.8 m) to check the curve, then move the clip until the front edge hangs cleanly and the hem clears the floor or sill.
5. Measure from the floor to the final gather and transfer that exact number to the second panel.
6. Open and close both panels 3 times, checking that the cord stays with its own panel and that neither leaf falls into the window or door path.

The product is self-contained cord and leaf, with no hook, bracket, or wall hardware included. That means a renter can change the gather height without leaving a fixing hole, and a homeowner can test 2 or 3 heights before choosing the best line.

A long loop still requires child-safety judgment. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says cordless window coverings are safest where young children are present and advises moving cribs, beds, furniture, and toys away from window cords. Do not leave this cord loop accessible to a child; choose an inaccessible, cordless arrangement for that room.

What should you check before leaving the curtains tied?

Check 5 things: the hem, the glass, the moving hardware, the cord grip, and the leaf's final drop.

• The hem should remain clear of the floor or sill after 3 open-and-close cycles.
• The gathered fabric should uncover the amount of glass you need without pulling the curtain heading sideways.
• A French door handle, sliding-door latch, radiator valve, or window crank should complete its movement without touching the cord or leaf.
• The 2-wrap cord should stay at the chosen height when you release the panel; a sliding bundle has failed the fit test.
• The 5.9 in (15 cm) leaf should face the room and stay within the visible curtain drop.

Then judge the window as part of the room. If the leaf repeats rattan, a woven shade, and a fiber wall piece, use the one-texture check before adding another woven object. If its color needs to connect with cushions or wall decor, tie the rooms together with a repeated material or color rather than matching every item. If pulling the curtains open exposes a bare side wall, balance that empty wall separately instead of raising the tieback to fill the gap.

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