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! Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Old shower curtain
- Fabric
- Hole punch
- Sewing thread
- Sewing needle
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Plastic shower liner
- Iron
- Ironing board
Instructions
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Measure the dimensions of your old shower curtain, and purchase a comparable amount of material with some additional for seams.
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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.
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Iron all of the seams flat; this will ensure a nice edge.
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Sew along the seams to secure them, using a complimentary colored thread. This can either be done by hand or with a sewing machine
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Measure the distance of all the holes on your old curtain, and use this as a pattern for your new shower curtain.
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Poke holes in your new shower curtain, using a punch.
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Attach your new shower curtain to the previous hardware and hang your new shower curtain.
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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.
