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Simple Ideas to Make Your Own Inexpensive Curtains

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When we decide to spruce up our house, one of the first things that come to mind is a curtain.
There are many types of curtains on the market. Lots of fabrics, colors, designs and styles to
chose from. But sometimes, regardless of the vast variety available, we simply can not find what
we are looking for, and often times when we do, we can not afford it.

The truth is, you do not need anyone to do it for you, you are as capable as it takes, to do it
yourself! Let us see how we can become designers of our own space using basic tailoring techniques.
Let us start by the most prominent, the material. The fabric. Choose a fabric that you like. Avoid
quilted fabrics as they can stretch or shrink over time. Fibers like cotton and linen and
especially those with polyester and micro fibers, hold up better than others. Also avoid silk or
silk blends, because they tend to rot and fade very quickly. Make sure you buy enough fabric, you
do not want your curtains to look poor. Double height of the window and three times width, should
be fine.

In this article, we will examine the three simplest sewing and hanging techniques for curtains.
For curtains with rings, you need to stitch an approximately 3-inch hem at the edge of the curtain
panels that are going to be hung. Now, sew each ring to each curtain panel leaving small distances
between the rings so that the curtain is pulled easily. You can also use clip-on rings that do not
need to be stitched and are easier to apply.

For tied tab curtains you will need to create the hangers. Simply stitch horizontal button holes at the top of the curtain panel. Now you can make the hangers using the same fabric as the curtains, or another but suitable fabric for a little diversity. Make threads and place through the buttonholes.

No Sew Curtains are also a smart and easy way to make curtains and decorate a window. In this case
the fabric should be 3 inches more than double the height of the window and 2 inches more than the
width of the window. Pull the fabric through the rod and fold evenly. Now stitch the two ends of
the fabric at the bottom and at the sides together. When the curtain is ready, place a single
fabric band in the center of the curtain or use two purchased tiebacks evenly spaced along the
width of your window. Then adjust folds of fabric panel as desired.

Gather your supplies, fabric, scissors, screws, rings or ribbon, and use your imagination. In less
than an hour you will manage to decorate that empty window effectively and inexpensively. But the
most important thing is that you will have your own personal work to show off in your house.

Originally posted 2009-05-15 13:39:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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