How to Sew Reverse Tab Top Drapes
Reversible curtains are a versatile choice for a room, allowing the look to be changed by simply flipping which side of the curtains is showing. Making these type of curtains at home can be a thrifty option over purchasing a ready-made pair from a home goods store, where similar items can sometimes be expensive. With some tips and know-how, making your own pair of tab top reversible drapes can be simple and rewarding.
Instructions
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Choose two different colors of fabric. The fabric can be any material and color you like, and the amount of fabric will depend on how large your finished curtains will be. About two yards of each color fabric should work for most windows.
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Cut each panel of fabric in half lengthwise. You should now have four pieces of fabric of the same size, two pieces in one color and two pieces in a different color.
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Fold over all four sides of each fabric piece about one-half inch and hold in place with straight pins. Sew the folds in place on a sewing machine to create a clean line all around. Remove pins.
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Place two of the fabric pieces back to back, with one color on one side and another color on the other. Make sure the rough edges of the sewn seams are now sandwiched in between the two pieces. Sew the two pieces together on the sewing machine, running a stitch along all four sides. Repeat with the remaining two pieces of fabric for a pair of panels.
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Cut out 10 strips of fabric from leftover material. Make the strips about two inches wide and three inches tall. Fold over the edges of each piece about one-half inch, pin, and sew on the sewing machine to make a clean hem. Remove the pins
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Fold over each strip of material and sew to the top of each curtain panel, attaching five on each curtain. Make sure the tabs are evenly spaced.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider making one side of the curtain a solid color and the other side a bold pattern.
To determine how much fabric you need, use a measuring tape to measure the width of your window. If you make each curtain panel at least half the width of the window, the pair of curtains will cover the entire window when drawn closed.
Make sure seams are sewn tightly to prevent unraveling.
References
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