How to Sew Rod Pocket Curtains

Sewing your own rod pocket curtains may be one of the easiest and fastest type of curtain you can make to cover your windows. They are attractive, useful and cover windows nicely. Use a variety of fabrics for different effects.
Even a novice seamstress can make rod pocket curtains in no time. This article will explain how to sew rod pocket curtains.

Things You'll Need

• Fabric Sewing Machine Sewing Notions (thread, scissors, pins, etc.) Tape Measure Curtain Rod

Instructions

Sew Rod Pocket Curtains

1. Measure the width of the window. Multiply the width measurement by two.

2. Measure the length of the window. Add 7 inches to the length measurement.

3. Choose and purchase your curtain fabric.

4. Cut the fabric according to the measurements taken in Step 1 and Step 2. This creates two curtain panels. The panels should be the length measurement and half of the width measurement of the window.

5. Place the panels on a flat work surface. Fold 1 inch under on all four sides of each panel. Press well. Fold under one inch again and press well again. Pin the folds to secure them.

6. Stitch the two long sides and the bottom side of each panel. Stitch 1/2 inch from the folded edges. Press well again after stitching.

7. Fold the top edge down another 3 inches on both panels. Press and pin to secure this fold.

8. Stitch a line halfway between the 3-inch fold. You will now have 1 1/2 inches of fold on either side of the stitching line. Stitch another line 1 inch from the top of the curtain panel to create the rod pocket.

9. Place the curtain rods through the rod pockets of the curtains and hang them.