Making Simple Rod Pocket Curtains

Then fold over and press another 1 and pin in place.

Making simple rod pocket curtains.

Then sew close to the edge. It doesn t have to be hard to make your own curtains here is an easy diy curtains tutorial this is specifically for rod curtains. They are one of the simplest window curtains ideas you can produce from your sewing room. Rod pocket curtains are very easy to sew even if you re like me and have only basic sewing knowledge and skills.

I am making 2 curtain panels for a narrow window in the baby s nursery so i cut two 84 lengths of 44 wide fabric to make curtains that measure 77 long. Whether you are using an old sheet or fabric that you. First determine which way is up and make sure you do both panels the same. Hem the sides of your curtain panels by folding under and pressing 1.

We moved into our home back in june but it s always felt like something was missing. For this curtain i m making a 3 double fold hem. For mine 3 3 6. If you have for instance a narrower 1 2 curtain rod your pocket only needs to be 1 deep.

So round up your sewing materials and we ll show you how to make rod pocket curtains in just 4 steps. Add 3 to your pocket height. Making your own curtains is an easy and inexpensive way to add personal touches to your home. How to make an opening for a curtain rod pocket.

If you want your curtain panel to hang ruffled. Cut two curtain panels. Pin the fabric in place. Sew along the bottom crease of the hem about from the edge to form the pocket.

Now hem the top of the curtains and make the rod pocket. Then fold it over another 3 and press again. The first thing you need to do is select your fabric. The top hem forms the rod pocket which should be at least twice the diameter of the curtain rod.

Fold the fabric over 3 and iron. If you want your curtain panel to hang flat then you need your fabric to be a couple inches wider than your window. It can be an affordable option for updating the look of any room. Some fabrics are the same both directions some aren t.

Determine the length of the curtain fabric by adding the desired finished curtain length with the length of the header and hem plus 2.