DIY Sheer Curtains With Velvet Trim

Sheer curtains offer an attractive appearance and privacy without blocking light.

If you wish to hang sheer curtains with a velvet trim in your home, finding a set that matches your color combination criteria can prove difficult and frustrating. However, sewing the curtains yourself is simpler than it may sound and will enable you to save money as well as customize the curtains to be the perfect size and color combination. Clip-on curtain rings are sold in home stores and online and allow anybody to create custom curtains, even without extensive sewing experience.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring tape
• Sheer fabric of choice
• Scissors
• Sewing pins
• Needle and thread or loaded sewing machine
• Velvet fabric in color of choice
• Clip-on curtain rings

Instructions

1. Measure the window or wall area where you wish to hang the curtains, using a measuring tape to record both the width and length. Write down the measurements and add an inch to each side to allow room for a seam.

2. Cut the sheer fabric of your choice to match your measurements, using a pair of scissors. Sheer fabrics include gossamer, tulle and any fabrics that have a low thread density. If you want, cut the single piece of fabric in two vertically to create separate pieces.

3. Fold the edges of the curtain fabric over 1/2 inch on each side and secure using sewing pins.

4. Sew the perimeter of the curtains using a needle and thread or loaded sewing machine.

5. Cut a 4-inch-thick length of velvet fabric in the color of your choice, using the same length as the bottom of the curtains. If you created two curtain panels, cut the velvet strip in two as well.

6. Secure the velvet strip or strips to the bottom edge of the curtain panel or panels, again using sewing pins.

7. Sew the velvet strip to the bottom of the curtain using a needle and thread or loaded sewing machine.

8. Attach clip-on curtain rings to the top edge of the curtain, placing a ring every three inches. The curtains are now ready for use.

References

• How To Make Curtains: From Lined Curtains to Roman Shades and Valances
• Curtains Cheap: How To Make Curtains