Window Treatments – Page 2

Tutorial: Easy grommet curtains

April 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A new set of curtains can dramatically change the look of a room. But they’re expensive to buy, and the colors and styles are usually very limited. Frankie from Get Into Yoga shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing … Read more ...

Tutorial: How to join fabric pieces with perfect pattern matching

January 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Yulki’s Home Décor shows how you can match patterns when you piece panels of fabric together to make a wide curtain. This method uses hem tape rather than pins to hold the pieces together as you sew them, which provides… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to measure to make curtains

December 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The only thing I find difficult with making curtains is getting the measurements. The sewing part is easy, it’s figuring out how big to cut the fabric that stresses me out. Julie from Yulki’s Home Decor has a great tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super easy curtains in just 6 steps

September 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If your curtains are leaving you feeling meh, why not make a new set that inspire you? They don’t have to be difficult to make. LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. show how you can make a new set of… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY shade screen for your porch or patio

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A shade panel like this one can filter harsh sunlight, making your porch or patio more livable during all parts of the day. Sew4Home shows how you can make one. Make some decorative pillows or cover cushions in the same… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy grommet top curtains

July 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Every time I price curtains, I walk away with sticker shock. That much money for curtains made from cheap fabric in a design I don’t really like anyway? No thank you. You can DIY your own curtains and get exactly… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Curtain tie backs

April 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Bekki from The Creativity Cauldron demonstrates how you can easily create a set of custom curtain tie backs to enhance your home décor. Whether you’re looking to add a personal touch to your living room, bedroom, or kitchen, these tie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Grommet curtain tie backs

April 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A new set of tie backs is a great way to infuse some color and print to your window coverings without having to go to all the trouble and expense of making new curtains. Pretty Prudent shares a PDF project… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew boho curtains from a scarf

March 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mark Montano shows how you can make turn a large scarf, plus a little fabric yardage, into a pair of gorgeous boho curtains. If your scarf has fringe, it’ll be even more fabulous. You can make it a no-sew project… Read more ...

Tutorial: Blackout curtains

November 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If you want to keep light out of your room, blackout curtains are what you need. They’re lined with a tightly woven fabric that helps block the sun from the windows. Chelsea from Two Twenty One shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a scalloped valance

November 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a scalloped valance for your window. This would be especially pretty in a kitchen window, or perhaps in a little girl’s room. She also shows how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make Roman shades for French doors

November 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cynthia from Meringue Designs and Deep Thoughts by Cynthia shows how you can make a Roman shade for your French doors. They’re made just like regular Roman shades, though with French doors you can’t use a 1″ x 2″ header… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hook and ring curtain panels

October 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make hook and ring curtain panels. The construction is made simple with the curtain hooks – no casings, no grommets, no ring tape required. The metal hooks slide into your fabric panel to hang it from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Grommeted curtain panel

September 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make a grommeted curtain panel. The jumbo grommets are sleek and modern, especially if you use ones with a metal finish. The curtain rod will be threaded through jumbo grommets set into the top of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage handkerchief valance

September 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a project that will add vintage charm to your window treatments. She created colorful valances out of vintage handkerchiefs. This would be particularly cute in a kitchen or dining space or sunroom. Or how about… Read more ...