How to Sew Curtain Panels
A new set of curtains can brighten up a room, but often, it's cheaper to make your own curtains. Making a new set of curtains is a simple task, and all it takes is a little common sense and initiative. Making curtains is also one of the easiest and most basic sewing projects. It just requires a few folds and hems. In a few hours, you can make a pair of curtains using some fabric or an old sheet.
Instructions
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Measure the width and height of your window. Most curtains should fall about half an inch shy of the floor.
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Add about 7 inches to the final length (4 inches for the top hem, 3 inches for the bottom) and 16 inches for the sides.
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Divide your width measurement by 2 or 4, depending on the number of panels you want.
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Measure the material and cut the panels.
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Fold the long edges of the fabric 1/2 inch and press them down.
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Fold the long sides again another 1/2 inch, press and pin.
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Do this, and sew along the pins. Do this for all the panels before doing anything else.
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On the bottom edge of the panel, turn the fabric up 1/2 inch and press.
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On the same edge, turn up another 2 1/2 inches, press and pin down the edge.
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With the edges pinned, sew along the three open sides of the bottom edge.
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On the top edge of the panel, turn the fabric up 1/2 inch and press.
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On the same edge, turn up 3 1/2 inches, press and pin down the edge.
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With the edges pinned, sew lengthwise, leaving the two sides open.
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Repeat Steps 8 to 13 on all the panels, and put them on the curtain rod.
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Tips & Warnings
By using scrap fabric or old bedsheets, you can also save on costs for a more casual curtain.
