Sewing Project 101: Bathroom Window Curtains

Measure your windows. Include the length and width of your window frame and decide on how long your curtains will be. Your curtains need not conform to your window frame. All you have to consider is how much of your window will be covered.

After getting the measurements, choose the right fabric for your curtains. Taffeta, cotton and linen is best for that cozy look. Heavy drapes will need materials such as velvet, silk or satin.

Be sure to use thread that is of the same color with your fabric. Do not ever use a thread which has a contrasting color.

With regards to lining, cut your lining fabric the same as your curtain fabric and then pin them together.

If you can’t decide whether to prewash or not, it is actually up to your preference. If you want your fabrics to be crisp, then don’t prewash them. Washing your materials though can shrink the material if they have not been preshrunk.

Whatever your preference would be regarding washing the fabrics, you will always need to iron them. Ironing will flatten out wrinkles. This also makes sewing easy.

Cut your fabrics according to the measurements you have taken. For single paneled windows, it would be best if you keep your curtains in a single sheet. As for double paneled windows, cut your fabric equally in two parts

After you have all your materials ready, mark down the hem lines. These should be half inch to quarter of an inch wide. Iron the lines for neat sewing.

Hem sew three sides of the curtain fabric leaving one short side unstitched. Fold it towards the non-printed side and machine sew or hand stitch it. If you wish to add curtain weights, then leave both short sides unstitched.

One short side should be allotted for the curtain rod. For a rod that is an inch thick, sew a two-inch slot. Allow for a 2 inch ruffle at the top. You will have to fold a large amount of fabric for this.