Because I was using bias tape, I hemmed the top and bottom of each tab to reinforce them, since they will be holding the weight of the curtains. After I went through that INCREDIBLY TEDIOUS process with the master bedroom curtains, I changed things around when I sewed the nursery curtains,...
Most of the other bloggers used wall paint for their curtains, but with a terroristic toddler running around the house trying to find things to ruin, I wanted something washable. Enter this magical stuff called Textile Medium which, when added to acrylic paint, makes the painted fabric washable...
Because I was using bias tape, I hemmed the top and bottom of each tab to reinforce them, since they will be holding the weight of the curtains. After I went through that INCREDIBLY TEDIOUS process with the master bedroom curtains, I changed things around when I sewed the nursery curtains,...
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 ...
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...
Tip:Make sure your lining is at least 2 inches shorter than the fabric dress. Your fabric dress should be able to fold inside the hem of the sleeve and attach to the lining. Step 2: Put the dress the right way around After sewing your lining to the sleeves, flip your dress the right...
Reuse Materials: If you have old mini-blinds or curtains, you can transform them into stylish Roman shades, reducing waste and saving money. Customization: Personal Touch: DIY allows you to select the exact fabric, pattern, and color that matches your home décor, giving your windows a unique...
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...
movement. Light or dark isn't something they tune in to a lot. Because of this, you don't really have to worry about whether or not your dog or cat will hurt it's cute little eyes looking into the sun. Although, some dog groomers suggest maybe closing your curtains and keep them ...
Serging a rolled hem is also fun if you can. Or if you are fancy, go ahead and do a stretch blind hem stitch or some such awesomeness. From here, I am going to share some patterns and tutorials that will allow you to practice all of these sewing with jersey knit fabrics skills and...