Have you always wanted to make curtains for your own home....but lacked the confidence ?

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So you want to make curtains then your in the right place.There are articles here for people who know nothing about sewing machines. Then we have some projects for the average sewer, simple projects that you can do in an afternoon.

Upholstered pelmets/cornices that require no sewing skills. Also simple swag scarfs that you can sew or not. So with little or no curtain making skills by following these simple guides, you will be making fantastic curtains in no time.

You will need a few things to get started ?

Obviously you will need a few basics to make curtains. Some of these things you may have already others you will need to get before you start. None of these things need to cost a lot. You will need some or all of these things depending which project you start.

U.S. Supplies

(u.k. supplies lower down)



Straight Pelmet
Fabric covered pelmet/cornice

No sewing skills required

These simple projects are good to start with if you have never sewn before.



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Wave curtains

Got some basic sewing skills ?

With these simple projects below you can make curtains with either a sewing machine or by hand sewing (just takes a little longer)

U.K. Supplies


A little bit more info to help you make up your mind

Unlined curtains the simplest way to make curtains. A simple panel of fabric hemmed on the sides and bottom. Then fold over the top and sew on your pencil pleat tape. Thats the curtain finished. Want to take a look at some ready made curtains

A bit more time consuming than unlined curtains but lined curtains are NOT complicated to make. The benefits are protecting your curtains from the sun. Also they drape better with a sewn in lining.

A simple valance even a beginner can make. Can be sewn or use wonder web fusible tape with an iron. Once made simply gather the tape and hang. Want to have a look at some ready made valances

Upholstered Pelmets and cornices are very contemporary. They take a bit of time to put together but are very simple. Once you get the hang you can make different shapes and trims. Take a look at these window cornice for some real bargains.

Scarf swags another simple to make but stylish window topper. You can hang on a rod or pole. You can also use swag holders to suspend it over your window. Take a look at these Saree fabrics they are fanastic for making Scarf swags

Want to make some roman shades just to dress your window ? Then click here on Easy make roman shades. These are so simple and NO sewing.

Wave curtains These are really modern contemporary curtains, but the great thing about these curtains is NO sewing.

Still unsure then checkout the curtain gallery

If not really sure what style of window treatment you want to make then the gallery page is a good place to start. This will give you some inspiration. I have done some general design rules for different rooms in your home. Well worth a look before you leap in. Most of it boils down to basic common sense.

Ultimately the most important rule is: If you really like it then just go for it. After all you're the one who has to look at it every day.

Before you start to cut your curtain fabric

You will need an area in which to make curtains. Laying out your Curtain fabric ready for measuring and cutting. If your not lucky enough to have a very large table, then the next best place is the floor. Make sure it nice and clean, wood or tiled floors are the best. Try not to use a carpeted floor as it's difficult to lay your fabric out properly and to get an accurate measurement.

Next you will need a Steel tape measure, preferably with a wide blade. It makes it easier to read and easier to use Then next on the list is a pair of Fabric scissors. A little bigger than standard scissors and made for cutting fabric. You can use standard scissors, it's just not quite as easy to cut the fabric. Then a Pencil or tailors chalk to mark your fabric.

Curtain making sundries

You will need some long pins to hold your seems in place before you sew. Then a selection of Needles to sew with. Then some Sewing threads in various colors.

Curtain header Tape:

Pencil pleat tape is best to make curtains to start with you can buy this by the meter/yard, rather than a full roll. In an ideal world you would machine sew the tape onto the top of your curtain. Don't worry if you do not have a sewing machine or the experience to use one. You can hand sew the tape on to the top of your curtain.

Want to make curtains with just an iron ?

There is a 3rd alternative that is available today. That is to use Fusible hemming tape to fix your curtain header tape. It will do for all but the heaviest curtains. Talk about make life simple.


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