Time to give your windows a brand-new look? Curtains can do wonders to a room, and with our new line of window fabrics, you may be tempted to go all out! Luckily, it can be rather easy to sew your own DIY drapery. Below is a basic tutorial.
Curtains are a breeze to sew, especially if you have a sewing machine. Basically, you fold, iron, pin, and sew repeatedly. Here’s how in detail:
- Measure the distance between the curtain rod and the length you want the curtain to fall at, as well as the width.
- Vertically, add at least 14 inches for hems and the curtain rod sleeve. Horizontally, add at least 4 inches for hems, and add up to a foot or more if you want the curtain to have tons of natural folds while hanging.
- Order your fabric, of course.
- When the fabric arrives, cut the two panels, cutting down the direct center of the fabric. You could use fabric scissors or a rotary cutter and mat.
- Iron down a 1-inch hem and pin along all sides of the fabric, folding at the 1-inch mark.
- Sew the hem, keeping 1/8 of an inch away from the edge of the hem.
- At the top, turn down 5 inches of fabric, folding at the 5-inch mark.
- Iron and pin in place.
- Sew with a 1/8-inch distance from the edge of the folded fabric along the three open sides.
- Fold about 2.5 inches of fabric down; this will be the sleeve for the curtain rod to run through. Turn the seam down at the 1/2-inch mark so it is facing inward when you’re folding the fabric down.
- Iron and pin.
- Sew 1/8 of an inch in from the bottom edge of the folded fabric.
- Repeat all steps with the other panel.
After that, you’ll just need to hang and enjoy your new curtains!