How Do You Sew Curtains & Window Treatments?
Sewing your own curtains and window treatments allows you to be creative and cost-conscious. There are beautiful fabrics that can be made into simple or complex styles, depending on your skill level and budget. If you have unusually sized or shaped windows, you can custom design your own curtains for a lot less than professionally tailored ones. Anyone with basic to advanced sewing skills can create beautiful, one-of-a-kind window treatments with simple planning and budgeting. Plan and budget your design. Choose the style, length, and fabric for your window treatment. Sketch out your design if necessary. Measure the width and height of your windows. Decide the placement of your window treatments. Will they hang above the window or inside of the frame? Will they puddle on the floor or hang just to the sill? Estimate the yardage required for your design. Three factors influence the quantity of fabric you’ll need: the heading style, the fullness or width of the window treatment, and the c
