Fgolphd Lilo & Stitch Blackout Curtain, Waterproof Fabric Curtains for Children's Room, Eyelets Top for Curtains, 3D Digital Print, 100% Polyester (9.100 x 140 (W x H) cm)

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I love the look of triple pinch pleat! The curtains again can be attached to a rod with curtain rings or a curtain rail. On the WRONG side of the fabric, press both sides by ½ inch (12mm) and then ½ inch (12mm) a second time to form a double fold hem. Stitch the hems with a straight stitch. How to Make Curtains - Sides Step 2 - Sew the Top of the Curtain So by now, you have read the formula for how to make curtains and are thinking, but what is fullness? This is simply how gathered you want the curtains. If you don't add at least a small amount of gathering, your curtains will sit really flat and be hard to pull across. It’s going to feel odd, but doing this will help even out the drag on the fabric. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to sew without the pins here. For real. It’s life changing this! JoAnn actually has a really good selection of home decor fabrics. With their sales you can usually come out pretty well in price/yard. I’ve also done really well at Hobby Lobby. Their cotton canvas prints are a really nice quality.

Now that we’ve gotten the fabric questions out of the ways, let’s sew some curtains! Step 1: prep your fabric Tab top curtains have evenly spaced fabric loops or tabs at the top. The fabric is attached to a rod by threading the rod through the loops. The distance between the loops determines how much the fabric gathers when the curtains are open. You can make them so the curtain sits flat when the curtains are fully closed, or add extra fabric to give some fullness and drape when the curtains are closed. Personalized Disney Stitch Fleece Blanket | Disney Lilo and Stitch Quilt Blanket | Disney Stitch Birthday Gifts | Stitch Christmas Gifts

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If possible, you should pin the hem and hang the curtain just to make sure you are happy with the length. The hem is nice and wide, so you can easily make an adjustment. Measure from the curtain rod to where you want the bottom of the curtain to sit. Use a tape measure to determine how long you should make your curtains. Measure from the top side of the curtain rod down to where you want the hem of your curtain panel to sit. [5] X Research source The length depends on how long you want to make your eyelet curtains.

If you have extra-wide windows and the width of the fabric is not wide enough, you will need to add a seam. Making 2 curtains is also a better option. Most home decor fabrics do come in wider than normal widths. How to Make Curtains - Video You can make curtains with a sewing machine or without one, making them a great first-time project, and you can even make them with no sewing whatsoever! Use grommet tape to save time in making sure the grommets are evenly spaced,reinforcing the holes while you’re at it. Tip: make sure you buy matching diameters for your grommets and grommet tape! They come in different diameters! Next, press the selvages vertically in towards the wrong side of the fabric. The printed edge of most home dec fabrics is where the selvages start. Thank you, Elizabeth, for your curtain tutorial. As I have several windows to cover over the next month, this will be a great refresher course. I last made a curtain about seven years ago, and saw a similar type of tape on some IKEA drapes. At the time, I couldn’t find the tape anywhere, so I used 2” grosgrain ribbon Instead. I cut and sewed strips evenly spaced across the curtain, and slipped the rod through them.Use an even number of eyelets for your curtain panel. This is very important to remember when you’re cutting and laying out your eyelet tape! When you hang up your curtains, an even number of eyelets will allow you to arrange the pleats correctly. I’m going to assume that you were smart and bought enough fabric so that you can hem the curtain as it is.

Silky soft and cozy, this Disney's Lilo & Stitch "Witch Stitch Boo" Silk Touch Throw Blanket by TheNorthwest is ideal for snuggling. Grab our high-quality printed throw, it's the perfect home accessory. This extra deep hem will help that curtain hang so pretty! From here, stitch the hem down along the sides and across the pressed edge. That’s it. You just sewed a curtain. Wash and dry your fabric, regardless of if it’s from a fabric store, and then iron it to remove wrinkles and give you a smooth base. Step Two: Side Hems Next, pin the fabric widths together along the selvages, with right sides together, matching the pattern as you go. Stitch using a colour matched thread and a straight machine stitch through the point where the pattern matches or, on plan fabrics, using a half inch seam width. For my basement, I wanted as much plaid as possible, so when I found inexpensive plaid fabric, I jumped at the chance to make plaid curtains. How to Sew CurtainsHeritage Plush Velvet Curtains for Bedroom - Room Darkening Curtains for Living Room Window Single Panel For extra stability, place 1 pin on either side of the eyelet hole while you trace and cut out the hole. Note: Curtains look best when hung high and wide as demonstrated in the illustration below. Wide curtain rods can be expensive, but IKEA carries curtain rods that are super inexpensive and simple. No excuses for sad windows now! Supplies for Making Curtains Shorter curtains might look better with a 2 inch (5.08 centimeter) wide hem. Cut your curtains 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) longer than you want them to be.