Making Simple Rod Pocket Curtains

If you want your curtain panel to hang flat then you need your fabric to be a couple inches wider than your window.

Making simple rod pocket curtains.

Then sew close to the edge. We moved into our home back in june but it s always felt like something was missing. Then fold over and press another 1 and pin in place. For mine 3 3 6.

If you want your curtain panel to hang ruffled. How to make an opening for a curtain rod pocket. Sew along the bottom crease of the hem about from the edge to form the pocket. 1 of this will be just turning the fabric under see the next paragraph and illustration 2 will be the ruffle at the top and 3 will be my pocket.

Rod pocket curtains are a simple yet beautiful kind of window treatment perfect for any room in your home. Now hem the top of the curtains and make the rod pocket. So round up your sewing materials and we ll show you how to make rod pocket curtains in just 4 steps. If you have for instance a narrower 1 2 curtain rod your pocket only needs to be 1 deep.

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. Some fabrics are the same both directions some aren t. Pin the fabric in place. Hem the sides of your curtain panels by folding under and pressing 1.

Then fold it over another 3 and press again. To create the rod pocket. 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. It can be an affordable option for updating the look of any room.

Determine the length of the curtain fabric by adding the desired finished curtain length with the length of the header and hem plus 2. Add 3 to your pocket height. First determine which way is up and make sure you do both panels the same. Cut two curtain panels.

Fold the fabric over 3 and iron. For this curtain i m making a 3 double fold hem. Making your own curtains is an easy and inexpensive way to add personal touches to your home. Whether you are using an old sheet or fabric that you.

Rod pocket curtains are very easy to sew even if you re like me and have only basic sewing knowledge and skills.