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

"Thanks for helping me make curtains for the first time. I used one of your simple guides and had a great pair of curtains in no time. Many thanks, Susan"

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. If your interested you can find some great Curtain making manuals

here on Ebay for next to nothing.

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. Each guide will tell you what you need.

Fabric covered pelmet/cornice

No sewing skills required

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

These pinch Pleated curtains sit in the middle of NO SEW and CAN SEW. I thought I would put a link here to the page that shows 3 different ways to make this drapery style. So find out what it all about at 3 ways to make pinch pleated curtains here.

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)

Easy make roman shades

Discount sewing machines

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.

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

hemming tape

with an iron. Once made simply gather the tape and hang.

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. If you want a really quick and easy way then this Window Cornice Board Kit

on Ebay is the business.

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. If you need one fast and don't have the time to make your own then these Window scarfs

on Ebay are a bargain.

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.

If you're interested in these following things then you will get the biggest choice and best prices on ebay...don't believe me then take a look. 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. The some

tailors chalk

to mark your fabric.

If you still haven't chosen your drapery fabrics yet then take a look here for the webs best selection of Discount drapery fabrics

on Ebay.

Curtain making sundries

You will need some long

dress making pins

to hold your seems in place before you sew. Then a selection of

Sewing needles

to sew with. Then some

Sewing thread

in various colors.

Curtain header Tape:

Pencil pleat

Curtain 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.

Got a problem window ?

Got experience making or fitting curtains ? Then why not help others by taking a look at some of the questions that have been submitted recently. If you can help with a bit of advice then post your own comment. Don't be afraid to disagree with me. It has been known for me to wrong on occasion [obviously hardly ever ;-) ] Just click on "Questions"

"Open to all" Why not make curtains and show them off to the visitors of this site "Best amateur window treatments design" I would love to see other peoples creations. ?

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