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...
Discover answers to FAQs about DIY shower curtains, including materials, care tips, and design ideas to make the perfect shower curtain for your bathroom. 1. How do I measure and cut the fabric for my shower curtain? Follow these steps to measure and cut your fabric:Measure the shower area...
Step 4- Before sewing the curtains together, it is best to remove 5-10mm of the selvedge (i.e. edges of the fabric). Cut all the selvedge edges from each drop. Step 5- If sewing together multiple drops to make your curtain, place two drops with right sides facing together. Pin into...
To help them look nicer and less like a bargain find, I simply folded the tabs behind the curtains and used curtain rings to attach them to the rods instead. Even though they are simple white curtains, they make a world of difference as far as softening the room. Looking for more inexpe...
One pair of Ikea Vivan curtain panels (or other simple white curtains) About 4.5 yards of fabric for the diamonds (you could also use an old sheet or something if it’s in a color you like.) No-sew hem tape (It’ll cost you about $20 to make both panels! Niiice.) ...
If you are making your own curtains, be sure to purchase outdoor fabric! Step 1: Cut Electrical or PVC Pipe I needed my rod to be 11′ and 2″ so in order to make the rod look proportioned, I decided to cut two feet off each end of one rod and use the second rod along with...
Once you’ve chosen the perfect pair of curtains, don’t forget to pay some attention to the hardware too. The wrong shade or type of curtain rod can end up making even the most exquisite pair of curtains look cheap or outdated, so make sure to choose something that’s a suitable fit...
So if you don’t have a saw or anything to cut a nice headboard out of wood, here’s what you can do. Go make friends with construction workers on 5th Avenue. It is easy to make friends with said construction workers if you wave at them each morning when you run. The whole making...
Find out how to make DIY outdoor curtains. A relaxing seating area on a deck surrounded by plants. Or just a pretty bench with greenery behind it. Anything that gives you a reason to go down that path. 5. Make Sure There’s Enough Shade What’s the one thing that can ruin that ...
Sidelight curtains are easy to make and you can choose the fabric of your choice that will blend well with the aesthetics of your home. The width of the fabric should be at least 1½ to 2 times wider than the original width of your sidelight. You can e