How to Sew a Shower Curtain

Shower curtains are an easy way to spruce up your bathroom. Sometimes you have a specific decorating idea in mind, but just can’t find the right shower curtain to accent it. There is a solution! Although shower curtains come in an array of colors and designs, they can also be very easy to make on your own. By using your old shower curtain as a model, you can design your new one. You can use all of your existing hardware, and have a new shower curtain up in no time!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Old shower curtain
• Fabric
• Hole punch
• Sewing thread
• Sewing needle
• Sewing machine
• Scissors
• Plastic shower liner
• Iron
• Ironing board

1. Measure the dimensions of your old shower curtain, and purchase a comparable amount of material with some additional for seams.

2. Using your old shower curtain as a guide, cut out the new curtain leaving an additional two inches on all sides and an additional five inches on the top.

3. Iron all of the seams flat; this will ensure a nice edge.

4. Sew along the seams to secure them, using a complimentary colored thread. This can either be done by hand or with a sewing machine

5. Measure the distance of all the holes on your old curtain, and use this as a pattern for your new shower curtain.

6. Poke holes in your new shower curtain, using a punch.

7. Attach your new shower curtain to the previous hardware and hang your new shower curtain.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to add a plastic liner in addition to your new shower curtain to prevent mildew.
• Sheets also work well for making shower curtains. Just pick a sheet with the pattern of your choice, and follow the same steps.