Then take it down, hem it, and hang it back up. Done! Cheap and easy custom curtains! You may also like – How to make curtain rods (for cheap!) The nicest draperies I’ve ever owned How to make lined curtains
I’ve made lined curtains once – for Jo’s nursery when she was a baby. They were total blackout curtains and they were totally unnecessary. I love natural light and the only reason I have curtains is to block glare. So I like curtains that are light colored, not too heavy, and tha...
My Experience:When cutting the side panels, I wanted to ensure that three stripes were visible on my fabric. To achieve this, I adjusted the hem allowance to make sure everything lined up perfectly. Sewing the Sides and Seams Sewing the sides of the curtain first makes it easier to handle...
The only issue is that you will have a zig zag or stretch stitch hem, which doesn’t always look very awesome. This is a great time to whip out your twin needle, so you can have straight seams with stretch built in. You can also sew with a straight stitch if you think you can st...
The length of the curtain dictates the height of the rod. For example, if you buy 84-inch-long curtains, the rod should be mounted roughly 84 inches from the floorif the curtains hangfrom the rod without rings. This lets the hem of the curtains brush the floor. How formal or casual ...
A row of thick plastic curtains hangs in the doorway. Basically, you're inside a tightly sealed, extremely cold, giant metal box. You need to worry about: Hypothermia Frostbite Air supply The normal core body temperature of a healthy person is 98.6°F. Hypothermia occurs when a person's bo...
Then cut with scissors or a sharp rotary cutter along the lines to get a perfectly square piece for the shade. 4 | Sew the shade If your material frays, sew a zigzag stitch along the length of both sides. You cannot hem the sides because the shade will not roll up evenly when hemme...
Whether you're doing a whole scale renovation or just a mini makeover, 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. Learnin...
31. Curtains. Again, so easy. I got lucky to find a 75" wide meshy, stretchy type of black fabric for $0.99/yd when I used to cruise the fashion district. I can't identify the fibre aside from "synthetic". I bought 15 yards and have used it for lots of random projects. Now, ...
Have you tackled any painted fabric projects? Any advice on working with the textile medium or… not messing it all up and redoing your work? P.S.: Check out my tutorial forhow to sew lined back-tab curtains! And check out these27 BRILLIANT DIY curtain ideas:...