Draw controls in tab control tab header area in Winforms

I am tr开发者_StackOverflow中文版ying to add some controls to the left of the tab header area for my tab control but not affect the tab page area (like internet explorer). I think I would have to owner draw the control, but I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone offer any suggestions?

Have you searched before you ask you question mate ?!! there are many articles outside. I think the following links are exactly what you want, take a look.

Y(et)A(nother)TabControl: A Custom Tab Control With Owner Drawn Tabs

TabStrip Control

hope this help.