Fabric ties and bands
A strip of the same or contrast fabric tied in a bow or a loop gives a soft, casual look. Cut strips 60 to 90 cm long and 8 to 12 cm wide, and sew or hem the edges. Use stiff fabric for strong shapes.
Rope and tassel tiebacks
Rope tiebacks with tassels suit formal rooms and heavy curtains. Loop the rope around the curtain and over a wall hook. See curtain holders.
Hooks and magnetic holdbacks
Wall hooks hold a loop of fabric or rope at a set height, and magnetic holdbacks clip around the curtain with no wall fixing. Choose the one that suits the weight of the curtain and your wall.
Height and spacing
Place tiebacks about one third to halfway up the curtain, usually 90 to 120 cm from the floor, and at the same height on both sides. Fix hooks 10 to 15 cm out from the window edge.
Step by step
- Gather the curtain. Pull it to the side in even folds.
- Mark the height. Hold the tie at one third to halfway up.
- Fix the hook. Plug and screw it into the wall at that mark.
- Loop and hook. Wrap the tie and rest it on the hook.
- Check both sides. Match height and tightness.
Quick DIY ties
A belt, scarf, ribbon or chain can tie curtains in minutes. Use soft ties that do not crush the fabric, and avoid tight knots that crease it permanently.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common retail figures.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Fabric or cord tieback | PKR 80 - 400 |
| Wall hook or holdback | PKR 150 - 800 |
| Magnetic holdback pair | PKR 300 - 1,000 |
| Decorative tassel tieback | PKR 300 - 1,500 |
| Fitting, per pair | PKR 100 - 400 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Fixing tips
Use wall plugs for hooks, keep tension gentle and re-tie curtains regularly so folds do not set. Fitting should be done by a trained fixer, and the window frame, wall and fixing points checked for strength first.
Before you decide
Choose a tie that suits the curtain's weight, place both at the same height and avoid tight knots. Ask the seller for a fabric sample to hold against your actual window, confirm width, material and colour fastness in writing and agree a return policy for unused fabric. Visit the shop in person and check how long stitching and delivery will take before paying a deposit. Keep a spare piece of fabric for repairs, note the roll number and photograph the finished curtains in daylight for future reference. Measure the window or opening twice, order a small sample or a single panel first if the job is large, compare at least two quotes on the same specification of fabric, hardware and fitting, and keep the invoice and warranty card. Confirm delivery and fitting dates in writing, check the finished work in daylight and at night, and ask the supplier what happens if the colour or size differs from the sample. Prices change with fabric costs and stock, so confirm the current figure before you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gather them into even folds and use a tieback or holdback at the same height on both sides. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
About 90 to 120 cm from the floor. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
Fabric strips, rope, scarves, ribbons or chains. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
Not with magnetic holdbacks or simple ties. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Indicative retail rates run from about PKR 80 to 1,500. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Send the quantity, the size or rating and a photo of the space. We reply with a written rate that names the model and the warranty, and lists what is and is not included, so the comparison with other sellers is fair.