{"id":2186,"date":"2016-04-04T19:43:05","date_gmt":"2016-04-05T00:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.kovifabrics.com\/?p=2186"},"modified":"2023-06-16T10:32:02","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T15:32:02","slug":"easy-diy-drapery-sewing-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kovifabrics.com\/blog\/easy-diy-drapery-sewing-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy DIY Drapery Sewing Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

Time to give your windows a brand-new look? Curtains can do wonders to a room, and with our new line of window fabrics<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n

Curtains are a breeze to sew, especially if you have a sewing machine. Basically, you fold, iron, pin, and sew repeatedly. Here\u2019s how in detail:<\/p>\n

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  1. Measure the distance between the curtain rod and the length you want the curtain to fall at, as well as the width.<\/li>\n
  2. 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.<\/li>\n
  3. Order your fabric, of course.<\/li>\n
  4. 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.<\/li>\n
  5. Iron down a 1-inch hem and pin along all sides of the fabric, folding at the 1-inch mark.<\/li>\n
  6. Sew the hem, keeping 1\/8 of an inch away from the edge of the hem.<\/li>\n
  7. At the top, turn down 5 inches of fabric, folding at the 5-inch mark.<\/li>\n
  8. Iron and pin in place.<\/li>\n
  9. Sew with a 1\/8-inch distance from the edge of the folded fabric along the three open sides.<\/li>\n
  10. 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\u2019re folding the fabric down.<\/li>\n
  11. Iron and pin.<\/li>\n
  12. Sew 1\/8 of an inch in from the bottom edge of the folded fabric.<\/li>\n
  13. Repeat all steps with the other panel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    After that, you\u2019ll just need to hang and enjoy your new curtains!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    With our new line of window fabrics, you may be tempted to go for a new look with your windows. Luckily, it can be rather easy to sew your own window treatments. Read on for a basic tutorial.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":2187,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[213,220,171,163,236],"class_list":["post-2186","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to","tag-decor-inspiration","tag-decor-tips","tag-diy-fabric-project","tag-sewing","tag-window-treatments","masonry-post","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding","resize-featured-image"],"yoast_head":"\nEasy DIY Drapery Sewing Tutorial<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is your drapery outdated? If so, you can create DIY drapery with this easy sewing tutorial. 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