Let me show you how to sew your own curtains with pleater tape that look beautiful and professional. These DIY curtains are a great beginner project if you’re new to sewing, and they can completely change the look of your space! I wanted to add a little something to our breakfast nook...
Whew! No reason to ever pay for curtains again, right? However, I’d still recommend dropping the cash on underwear, regardless about how you feel about the price. But it’s your call. Have you ever made your own curtains or curtain rods? What costs too much in the Economy of You?
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. Lear...
How to add Grandmillenial Style to Your Home Pieces of vintage looking furniture, ruffles, pleats and fabric patterns like toile and chintz are making a comeback as the grandmillenial style is gaining traction. Granny chic combined with modern elements resulted in a put-together decorating style ...
The CDC recommends wearing homemade face masks in public to slow the spread of coronavirus. Experts weigh in on how to make fabric masks with a sewing machine at home, the best fabrics to use, and if they really work.
I used to sew all the time, but never want to again…… I love your way much better. Reply Teresa Hafso says: First of all who doesn’t love that adorable baby of yours! Second of all there are three things in this post that I did not know: a)that there was such cheap ...
I like to sew about 1/8″ – 1/4″ in from the finished edge. TIP! You can certainly use heat-n-bond tape under your hem here to make this a no-sew project. However, iron-on products are rarely removable, and I always like to have the option to take my hem out! TIP! If ...
Cut your fabric to your measurements. Double-hem your fabric on all four sides by tucking your fabric under 3/8 inch and then 1/2 inch and sew in place. Iron the hems. Cut two pieces of grosgrain ribbon twice the length of the window height. Keep in mind that the curtain will tie ...
Sew a strip of Velcro across the top of edge of the material. This will be used later to attach the fabric to the wood. 8 Measure and mark the horizontal lines. Make marks where you want the horizontal pleats/folds to fall. Glue "battens" or thin strips of stiffening material horiz...