Making your own rod pocket curtains is a simple and rewarding DIY project that can add a personal touch to any room in your home. Rod pocket curtains are the easiest style of curtain to make, making them perfect for beginners and experienced sewers alike. This guide will walk you through t...
A well-made shower curtain needs a bit of weight at the bottom to hang nicely and stay in place. I added a 4-inch double-folded hem at the bottom to achieve this effect. Iron the Hem: Fold the bottom of the fabric up by 4 inches and iron it flat. Fold it up another 4 inches ...
clutch roller shade kit– You can buy akitthat is made for this purpose and cut the roller to the right size. But the cheapest way I have found to get all of the bits you need is to buy an inexpensive roller shade (likethis one*). Then replace its fabric with yours. This also al...
adding new curtains to a room can make all the difference. But sometimes you want a window treatment that is clean lined, doesn’t take up too much space around the window and doesn’t cost too much to make. Learning how to make roman shades (with or without dowels) may be just the ...
Because bathroom curtains will be exposed to water and moisture, a 100% polyester and water-repellent fabric should be your first choice. This is one of the most recommended materials, as they don’t easily catch mold and dirt. You can also opt for a curtain with a weighted hem to keep...
Hand Sewing a Blind Hem Stitch When should you use a blind hem stitch? The blind hem stitch is probably the most popular way to hem curtains and pants. Use this when you don’t want the stitches to show on either side of your fabric. When you use thread that matches your fabric, the...
If you are used to using them, it will be a bit of an adjustment period, but using paper plates is a habit you can easily break. If your reason for using them is that you don't have time to wash plates, just think about what a small percentage of you total dish-washing chore is...
A simple, yet often overlooked, solution to keeping the floor clear of water is to use weighted shower curtains. Only slightly different from normal ones, the weights in the curtain hem will help keep the curtain in place and reduce the amount of splash on the floor, reducing the risk of...
How to Use Drapery Pins Alone How to Use Pins and Pleat Tape Some people love the traditional look of pleated curtains hung with drapery pins, but others don't like it. Even if you eschew the pleats, however, you may still wish to consider usingdrapery pinsto hang your curtains. Drapery...
fold the raw edge 1/2” towards the wrong side of the fabric and iron. Then fold it over again, this time 1-1/2” to create a channel that the tension rod can slide through. Iron, pin and then sew along the folded edge. If you are not using pre-made curtains, repeat these step...