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How to Make Window Curtains

Presented by Lindsay Sanders

Learn how to make curtains for the windows in your home, including how to sew a valence and create panels for window treatments, in this free how-to video series.

Series Summary

Window treatments can add a sense of completeness and enhance the appearance of any room. Curtains, drapes, blinds and shades not only offer privacy, but can help save energy by keeping your home cool. Making your own curtains is a great way to save money and get exactly what you want from a design standpoint. The process is fairly simple and doesn’t require a highly developed sewing ability. In these free video clips you’ll learn how to make your own curtains. Expert artist and fashion designer Lindsay Sanders demonstrates the process of making window treatments composed of a valence and panels in easy to follow steps. She discusses the types and styles of valences and panels that you can make, and offers tips on marking and measuring your windows and fabric. She then demonstrates how to hem casings for the rods and sew tabs for hanging the panel. The process is easy and makes a great do-it-yourself weekend project.

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