Window Treatments

Simple Rod Pocket Curtains Sewing Tutorial

May 24, 2022 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for window treatments and not happy with what you find in the store, why not make your own? Sewing your own curtains is not hard at all. Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how to sew simple… Read more ...

Sew Your Own Tie Top Curtains – DIY Tutorial

August 24, 2021 by Anne Weaver

I’m always surprised at how hard it is to find the perfect curtains! But if you know how to sew (even just as a beginner), you can make your own. Farmhouse on Boone shows how you can sew your… Read more ...

How to Shorten Curtains – Sewing Tutorial

August 7, 2021 by Anne Weaver

Don’t you hate it when you find the perfect curtains for your room – except they’re the wrong length? If the curtains are too long, you can fix that. Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can shorten curtains. … Read more ...

How to Sew Tie Up Curtains – DIY Tutorial

May 14, 2021 by Anne Weaver

Finding just the right window coverings for your home can be frustrating! But if you know how to sew, you can make your own curtains. Amaryllis at Ohoh Deco shows how she sewed a set of pretty tie up curtains… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Patchwork curtain panels

May 7, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Patchwork curtain panels

These patchwork curtains are a lovely accent for a living room or bedroom! The simple patchwork is easy enough that a beginner can tackle this project. Sew Jahit has a tutorial showing how you can make them. Her tutorial includes… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Tips for sewing blackout curtains

January 22, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Tips for sewing blackout curtains

Sewing your own curtains seems like an easy project but working with long pieces of fabric can be overwhelming! Check out these two easy tips from Swoodson Says for how to make sewing curtains easier; one is a gadget and… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Recycled denim tab top curtains

October 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Recycled denim tab top curtains

Repurpose your jeans to create stylish tab top curtains! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how you can make them. The patchwork highlights subtle variations of denim and bits of the seam lines. The waistbands of the… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easy grommet curtains

August 6, 2018 by Anne Weaver

When decided on window treatments for a room, don’t limit yourself to the curtains you can buy at the store. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew your own grommet curtains. It’s an easy sewing project and… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew curtains using hem tape

June 28, 2018 by Anne Weaver

You don’t need to know how to sew to make curtains for your home! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them using hem tape instead of sewing. It’s so easy,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather tab curtains

April 3, 2018 by Anne Weaver

I’m loving the look of these leather tab curtains! Stacy from Not Just a Housewife shows how you can make them. I usually avoid curtain projects because of all the math and all those loooong seams, but these curtains are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon tie kitchen curtains

September 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A new set of curtains can do wonders to freshen up your kitchen. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can sew a set of curtains with ribbon ties. They’ve got contrast panels across the top and bottom, and those… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shibori indigo dyed curtains

July 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says used shibori indigo dye to add color and pattern to a pair of plain white curtains. I’m loving how they turned out! She’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. If you’ve got some white… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy drapes from tablecloths

April 25, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kristi from I Should Be Mopping the Floor has a great idea for making curtains! Instead of using yardage, which can get quite expensive, she uses a tablecloth for each of the panels. Actually, she uses two tablecloths for each… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drop cloth curtains for your porch

May 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I love my front porch, but sometimes I want more privacy than the open sides provide. These curtains would certainly do the trick! With the flick of a wrist, you can turn an open space into a cozier place –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy way to make floor length drapes

May 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Floor length drapes add drama to a room. Delia from Delia Creates shows an easy way you can make them yourself. Making them yourself allows you to choose exactly the fabric you want, which is a huge advantage over the… Read more ...