How To Make Curtains
It will take some creativity on how to make curtains that are unique and that will accentuate your room décor. No longer do you need to depend on the stores inventory but create your own curtains in a few simple steps.
Get your sewing machine into order, buy some fabric that complements your home furnishing and wall colors and get started! All you need to do is measure your windows both vertically and horizontally.
Add another 10 inches to the length when you are buying fabric for the tucks. Double the measurements to get the right curtain length. If you plan on buying a fabric with a pattern, remember to get some extra length so that the pattern on the curtain looks symmetrical.
It is also advised to wash your curtain material before you stick it especially in case of cotton and lace fabrics. After you have bought the fabric of your choice, get some matching threads for sewing.
The cutting would require absolute measurements and cut according to the window measurements. Before you start stitching, double fold the ends about ¼ inch twice and secure that with a pin.
Measure your curtain rod and accordingly fold the curtain top that will need to go through the rod or better known as rod pocket. Stick according to the folds and ensure that the fabric thread doesn’t fray. Your curtain is ready to be put up!
How To Make Curtains with Grommets
If you are looking to create a different way to hand your drapes, try making curtains with grommets. Not only do these look fancy but it gives a chic look to the room. To start with, you need to take accurate measurements of the curtains and buy nearly double the width of the window where you want to put these.
To stick in the hem both on the top and at the bottom, leave about 10 inches. You need to put you curtain top on a flat surface and cut the drapery header tape to match the upper edge of the curtain length. Lay it according to the fabric length, fold it within it and use a hot iron to iron the edge.
Stick the hems at the bottom and side seams need to be narrow. On the top of the fabric, make even spaced marking to punch in the grommets. Trace the inner spaces and cut it out using a hole cutter. Using a grommet tool, define the edges and place the two grommet ends on the inner and outer edge.
Double check that the grommets face the same side and use a grommet tool to snap them together. Repeat with the other panel and then your grommet curtains are ready to add charm to your room.
How To Make Curtains without a Sewing Machine
You may not be interested in sewing and stitching to make your own curtains. There are innovative designs by which even without a sewing machine, you can create wonderful curtains for your home. Are you wondering how to make curtains without using a sewing machine?
Well, just use fusible web tape. Just iron the fusible tape on the curtains as it can be easily purchased at craft stores. You can start with measuring the windows for length and width and cut the fabric accordingly. Leave about 4 inch for the rod pocket and about 6 inches for the bottom hem.
You need to have the curtain fabric on the ironing board, put the fusible web tape and put it across the fabric about 4 inches from the top. The rest of the fabric can be folded over the tape to make the rod pocket.
Iron at high heat over the web tape covered fabric to fuse with the fabric and creates the rod curtain. You need to ensure that the complete length of the tape is fused with the fabric. Just finish the hem on the bottom.
How To Make Curtain Panels
To be away from the rest of the readymade store curtains, you can make your own curtain panels, especially if you have a different sized window. So, if you know how to sew, you can create unique and professional curtain panels easily.
To begin with you need to decide what you are going to use to hang your curtains. Take your pick from rod, poles crafted out of iron, brass and wood with clips and ring to track systems utilizing hooks and slides.
Curtains panels on tracks are easier to close with a single pull of the cord. You need to consider the length of the curtain panels. The floor length panels need to be kept 1/4th inch above the floor level or let it flow for the puddle effect. If you need apron length panels needs to be about 3 to 4 inch below the windowpane.
If you plan to use patterned fabric, ensure that you have enough fabric to get the pattern in symmetry. Measure the width by calculating the length of the rod, pole and the tracks. To know how much fabric you need you can consult a professional tailor or the fabric retailer.
To get the professional look, use heading tapes for the pleated look on the top of the panels, by pulling the cord to create fullness. Cut the curtain panel fabric with complete measurements including the fabric required to get the pleats and seams. Sew the fabric in symmetry but check the pattern before stitching the panels.
Fold about 5/8” hem and iron it. Fold the bottom again by 3 inches and iron it, sew the folds with complementing colored thread. To give it that final touch, attach the header tape and sew it to complete the curtain panel.
Now you can see that making curtains at home with or without a sewing machine is not tough. All you need is creativity and some fabric to complement your home the way you like it.
How To Make Curtain Tiebacks
Everyone uses curtain tiebacks to let the light stream in apart from the decorative addition to any room. So you can create your own curtain tiebacks to dress up your curtains in a unique way. You can have a contemporary, traditional and country style of curtain tie back, thus choose according to your room décor.
For crafting traditional styled curtain tieback, just take some fabric that complements the curtain color. Just sew on some metal rings at each end so that you can attach it to the curtain hook, which is usually present on the side of the window frame. Other than that you can use large strips of fabric or ribbon, which can be cut to size to make simple knots and bows for casual tieback.
You can use matching colors or even contrasts look nice. To add some glamour to your curtains, add some lace, tiny bells and even fringe can be sewed on the tieback ends. If you are looking for something different, look for metal rings in U shaped metal tiebacks in hardware stores. You can gather curtains and put it inside the tieback to hold the curtains.
These simple instructions on how to make curtains can save you thousands of dollars while dressing your windows with the perfect decor.
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