How To Sew Curtains
This step-by-step tutorial shows how to sew curtains with a simple, straightforward process that even beginners can do!
What You Will Need
- Fabric in print of your choice
- Fabric for lining
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Sewing machine and thread
Instructions
- Measure the height of your window from the curtain rod to the floor and add 5 inches to that number.
- Cut your fabric to the correct size.
- Fold the fabric in half and cut down the center. I left the selvedge edges attached because they will be hidden by the seams, but you can remove if you are worried about it.
- Measure and cut lining fabric (if you're adding it) to the same width as your curtain fabric. Leave the length long as it will be trimmed later.
- Match the curtain fabric with the liner fabric, putting the right sides together. Seam allowances are 1/2 inch, unless otherwise noted. Sew in this order:Start on one side 2 inches down from the top and sew up to top. (Skip this step if you DO NOT want extra material above your curtain rod.)Sew across the top.Sew down opposite side 2 inches (again, skip this step if you DO NOT want extra material above your curtain rod).Skip down to accomodate a rod pocket. Mine was 1 1/2 inches but if your rod is larger you will have to skip a larger area. Sew all the way down the side stopping 2 – 4 inches from the bottom.Repeat the previous step on the opposite side.
- Turn the entire thing right side out so you can press all of your seams well.
- Now it's time to sew across to create the curtain rod pocket. You will need to lines of stitching at.The first measurement will be at 1.5 inches (which is 2 inches minus the seam allowance of 1/2 inch).The second measurement will be 1 1/2 inches down below the above calculation plus the 1 1/2 inches we skipped down for steps 4 and 5.
- Hang your unfinished curtains.
- Trim the lining material to length. Fold the curtain fabric over.
- Take your curtains (rod and material) down and sew the bottom hem with a 1/4-inch seam allowance.