Curtains should not be expensive to make a room worthy to be on the cover of a magazine. Handmade drapery can do that for you. Many think that handmade curtains are complicated to make. Making your handmade drapery is a creative and economical option if you want to have subtle changes on the look of your home. Here are some of the tips that you can do when making handmade curtains.
There are different styles in making handmade drapery, know first what you need to do. You can do that by making a design. You can check many magazines and websites dealing with handmade curtains for any part of the house. Since handmade drapery comes in different designs and functions, you will have to think about the uses of your curtain. When you make your handmade curtains, you will also need to consider your curtain rod. If you are certain with the design and function of your curtain, then it's time to shop for your fabric. There are many fabric stores that sell different types of fabric for handmade curtains.
Use a pencil or a sewing chalk to mark the measurements. As soon as you are done marking the fabric, get your fabric shears and cut the marked area. Make sure you provide an allowance at the end of the curtain; you will need to allot some space for the rod. So, it would be necessary if you put some allowance since you will fold or "seal" the upper and lower part of the fabric.
Put the fabric on the sewing machine and start sewing the sides. If you plan to put a lining, put the lining on the wrong side of the fabric. Start first at the top part of the fabric, and make sure that the layers are properly aligned. The style of sewing will depend on the type of curtain that you intend to use. Hold on to your pattern and make sure you follow it bit by bit in order not to lose track while sewing.
If you plan to make put a more sophisticated touch to your handmade drapery, you can do that by making putting ruffles on the tip of the curtain. If you plan to do this, you will need to put more allowance on the fabric. Instead of folding the fabric at the top in order to seal, you will need to use a lining to protect and hold the curtain rod. Leave an allowance of 1-2 inches at the top. Then sew the lower portion of that allowance. From that line, measure 1-2 inches for the rod. As soon as you are done with the marking, you can sew the second line.
Now that you are done, use half an inch on both ends of the fabric to completely seal the sides. After that, insert the rod into the curtain and place your handmade drapery up against the window frame.
There are different styles in making handmade drapery, know first what you need to do. You can do that by making a design. You can check many magazines and websites dealing with handmade curtains for any part of the house. Since handmade drapery comes in different designs and functions, you will have to think about the uses of your curtain. When you make your handmade curtains, you will also need to consider your curtain rod. If you are certain with the design and function of your curtain, then it's time to shop for your fabric. There are many fabric stores that sell different types of fabric for handmade curtains.
Use a pencil or a sewing chalk to mark the measurements. As soon as you are done marking the fabric, get your fabric shears and cut the marked area. Make sure you provide an allowance at the end of the curtain; you will need to allot some space for the rod. So, it would be necessary if you put some allowance since you will fold or "seal" the upper and lower part of the fabric.
Put the fabric on the sewing machine and start sewing the sides. If you plan to put a lining, put the lining on the wrong side of the fabric. Start first at the top part of the fabric, and make sure that the layers are properly aligned. The style of sewing will depend on the type of curtain that you intend to use. Hold on to your pattern and make sure you follow it bit by bit in order not to lose track while sewing.
If you plan to make put a more sophisticated touch to your handmade drapery, you can do that by making putting ruffles on the tip of the curtain. If you plan to do this, you will need to put more allowance on the fabric. Instead of folding the fabric at the top in order to seal, you will need to use a lining to protect and hold the curtain rod. Leave an allowance of 1-2 inches at the top. Then sew the lower portion of that allowance. From that line, measure 1-2 inches for the rod. As soon as you are done with the marking, you can sew the second line.
Now that you are done, use half an inch on both ends of the fabric to completely seal the sides. After that, insert the rod into the curtain and place your handmade drapery up against the window frame.
