3 Simple Ideas To Make Your Own Inexpensive Curtains
By Charles Kassotis, Fri Dec 9th

When we decide to spruce up our house, one of the first thingsthat come to mind is a curtain. There are many types of curtainson the market. Lots of fabrics, colors, designs and styles tochose from. But sometimes, regardless of the vast varietyavailable, we simply can't find what we're looking for, andoften times when we do, we can't afford it. The truth is, youdon't need anyone to do it for you; you are as capable as ittakes, to do it yourself! Let's see how we can become designersof our own space using basic tailoring techniques. Let's startby the most prominent, the material. The fabric. Choose a fabricthat you like. Avoid quilted fabrics as they can stretch orshrink over time. Fibers like cotton and linen and especiallythose with polyester and micro fibers, hold up better thanothers. Also avoid silk or silk blends, because they tend to rotand fade very quickly. Make sure you buy enough fabric; youdon't want your curtains to look poor. Double height of thewindow and three times width, should be fine. In this article,we will examine the three simplest sewing and hanging techniquesfor curtains. For curtains with rings, you need to stitch anapproximately 3-inch hem at the edge of the curtain panels thatare going to be hung. Now, sew each ring to each curtain panelleaving small distances between the rings so that the curtain ispulled easily. You can also use clip-on rings that don't need tobe stitched and are easier to apply. For tied tab curtains youwill need to create the hangers. Simply stitch horizontalbuttonholes at the top of the curtain panel. Now you can makethe hangers using the same fabric as the curtains, or anotherbut suitable fabric for a little diversity. Make threads andplace through the buttonholes. No Sew Curtains are also a smartand easy way to make curtains and decorate a window. In thiscase the fabric should be 3 inches more than double the heightof the window and 2 inches more than the width of the window.Pull the fabric through the rod and fold evenly. Now stitch thetwo ends of the fabric at the bottom and at the sides together.When the curtain is ready, place a single fabric band in thecenter of the curtain or use two purchased tiebacks evenlyspaced along the width of your window. Then adjust folds offabric panel as desired. Gather your supplies, fabric,scissors,

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screws, rings or ribbon, and use your imagination. Inless than an hour you will manage to decorate that empty windoweffectively and inexpensively. But the most important thing isthat you will have your own personal work to show off in yourhouse.

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