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A beautiful set of curtains or drapes can tie the décor of your home together. Read the guide below to learn what type of coverings to make or buy to best decorate your windows.
When measuring for curtains, measure the height between the floor and the top of the curtain, and then the width of the window, remembering that the width of the curtain Read More
Hanging a curtain on a plain window helps add privacy, softness and character to a room. Whatever type of drapery or curtain you are using, it will not look good without a Read More
Learn how to hem the sides of the panel with tips and techniques on how to make your own curtains in this free home decorating video. Read More
If you love the look of colorful and translucent stained glass, but you don't have the patience or know how to make a stained glass window, you can easily create a stained Read More
To make insulated curtains, find thermal-backed fabric and cut them to the same size as the decorative curtains, hemming them slightly shorter than the original fabric. Read More
Hanging drapes on windows that meets the wall creates design challenges. Here are the steps you can take to hang your drapes when the window meets the wall in a way that is Read More
Sewing curtains is one of the easiest projects to do on a sewing machine, as it only requires sewing straight French seams around all four sides of the fabric. Sew a wider Read More
Eyelet curtains aren't hung in the traditional manner, with the curtain rod inserted directly into the fabric. Instead, the eyelets allow the curtain to be hung from the Read More
Learn how to make pleats for curtains in a curtain sewing project with expert sewing instructions in this free crafting video clip. Read More
Scarves make the perfect winter accessory, keeping your neck warm and stylish in the colder months. However, they are often neglected in spring and summer. Put those Read More
You've found the perfect curtains for your room, but they are not quite long enough. Ruffles can add to the length of the curtain and give it a softer look. Perhaps you are Read More
Pin hooks are small metal hooks with a point on one end and a hook-shape on the other. They are used to attach draperies to a traversing drapery rod. Traversing rods use a Read More
If you have a doorway that needs to be closed off visually, but you want something whimsical and airy, then beaded curtains may be the solution. Beaded curtains can be made Read More
"Country" curtains set a specific themed decor in a home. It can be bright American checked gingham and farm animals, French lace, blues and bright yellows, toile prints Read More
Installing a shower curtain rod is easy and should only take a few minutes. Some shower curtain rods are made to simply wedge in between the two walls of the shower, and Read More
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