How To Make Curtain Panels

I bought 7 yards just to be safe and have enough left over to make some matching pillows.

How to make curtain panels. I am making my kitchen curtains now. If you want another length say the height of the window curtain rod use that for your height measurement and still add the 14. Thanks so much for this tutorial. Omit grid segments from curtain panels when customizing curtain panels in a curtain wall you can exclude segments from the grid to achieve the desired result.

Mark desired placement of hardware. Tab top curtains have evenly spaced fabric tabs attached to the top and these tabs are how the curtain attaches to the rod. Repeat with second panel. To make simple curtain panels start by deciding on your desired length and width then add several inches to each measurement to account for hemming.

Shop drapery fabric. That how to make professional lined curtain panels. Rod pocket curtains are the easiest style of curtain to make. A really cheap way to make curtain rods is to use 1 2 copper pipe from a home improvement store.

Double that for two panels and you have 220 of fabric or just over 6 yards. In a curtain wall divide a panel to create multiple panels by adding segments to the existing curtain grid. Thanks to allison s wonderful picture guided dummy proof instructions. Press drapery panels if necessary.

Simply hang the pipes with large cup hooks and anything you like can be a finial from tennis or baseballs to cutting an ore and using the paddle for one end and the handle for the other your decor. For sewers of all levels these drapes are a simple project that will have high impact on the look of your space. Once all pleats are tacked clip curtain rings inside of each pleat and in each folded edge image 3. Slide drapes onto rod and hold over window.

12 18 2014 at 2 29 am. Here are step by step instructions for making a window valance with and without sewing. Install hardware and hang curtain rod image 5. Rings may also be sewn into pleats image 4.

This is really helpful to save bucks on wide window areas or to enclose a porch area with sheers. As far as diy projects are concerned making tab top curtains is quite simple and a basic set of curtains only requires the fabric and a sewing machine or a needle and thread if you don t have a machine. Reshape a curtain wall panel a curtain wall panel may need an opening in it. You can make a window valance pretty easily even if you don t sew.