Making Simple Rod Pocket Curtains

Cut two curtain panels.

Making simple rod pocket curtains.

Rod pocket curtains are a simple yet beautiful kind of window treatment perfect for any room in your home. Then fold over and press another 1 and pin in place. The first thing you need to do is select your fabric. Then fold it over another 3 and press again.

Hem the sides of your curtain panels by folding under and pressing 1. So round up your sewing materials and we ll show you how to make rod pocket curtains in just 4 steps. They are one of the simplest window curtains ideas you can produce from your sewing room. 1 of this will be just turning the fabric under see the next paragraph and illustration 2 will be the ruffle at the top and 3 will be my pocket.

Add 3 to your pocket height. First determine which way is up and make sure you do both panels the same. Then sew close to the edge. Fold the fabric over 3 and iron.

For this curtain i m making a 3 double fold hem. Sew along the bottom crease of the hem about from the edge to form the pocket. If you want your curtain panel to hang ruffled. Pin the fabric in place.

I am making 2 curtain panels for a narrow window in the baby s nursery so i cut two 84 lengths of 44 wide fabric to make curtains that measure 77 long. Rod pocket curtains are very easy to sew even if you re like me and have only basic sewing knowledge and skills. We moved into our home back in june but it s always felt like something was missing. The top hem forms the rod pocket which should be at least twice the diameter of the curtain rod.

Whether you are using an old sheet or fabric that you. It doesn t have to be hard to make your own curtains here is an easy diy curtains tutorial this is specifically for rod curtains. Making your own curtains is an easy and inexpensive way to add personal touches to your home. How to make an opening for a curtain rod pocket.

To create the rod pocket. For mine 3 3 6. Some fabrics are the same both directions some aren t. If you have for instance a narrower 1 2 curtain rod your pocket only needs to be 1 deep.

It can be an affordable option for updating the look of any room.