How to Make Curtains for an Interior Doorway

In some instances, curtains can be used as an alternative to door inside your home. These provide decoration as well as privacy. Follow these simple steps to personally design and make curtains for a doorway in your home. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tape Measure
• Thread
• Sewing Machine
• Fabric
• Curtain Rod
• Scissors
• Nails
• Hammer
• Iron

How to Make Curtains for an Interior Doorway

1. Measure the dimensions door frame that you are making the curtain for.

2. Unfold fabric and using your measurements, cut fabric accordingly, allowing an extra half-inch to inch on the sides and bottom and two inches on the top to allow for hemming.

3. Hem the sides and bottom.

4. For the top, make a rod pocket. This entails creating enough room to slide the curtain rod through it.

5. Iron all seams down and hang.

Tips & Warnings

• Use quality fabric to ensure durability and good appearance.