How Do You Make Homemade Bedroom Curtains?
Bedroom curtains can be made simply and at half the price of purchased ones. Choose a curtain rod and fabric that matches the style and color palette of your current bedroom décor. If you prefer a heavier curtain with sheers beneath them, simply purchase a double curtain rod or a separate basic curtain rod with a short incline, for the sheers, so both curtains will fit well against the window. Sheers can certainly be made in the same fashion as the heavier curtains, but the fabric is difficult to sew. Besides, they are fairly inexpensive to purchase. Measure the window across. Then, measure from the floor up to the location you will attach the curtain rod. Add 1 foot to the length of the measurement for purchasing fabric. Generally, fabric comes in 36-, 45- and 60-inch widths. Some upholstery fabric is made wider. The type of fabric you purchase will depend on the style of your bedroom. For a formal appearance you might choose silk, a linen mix or a thicker fabric. For a country décor