Making grommet curtains is easier than it may look! You don’t need a sewing machine to create custom drapes that look polished and professional. I’ll be making a no sew version using iron-on bonding tape. Or you could just as easily sew the seams if you prefer. This curtain uses grommet tape and snap-on grommets, making the project even easier. Fabric marker or pencil It works best if the curtain has an even number of grommets, so also take this into consideration when determining the width. To determine the size to cut your fabric, take the dimensions you want your curtain panel to be and add 4” to the width and 16” to the height to account for the hems. To figure out what total width your curtains should be, multiply the width of the window by 1.5 or 2, depending on how full you want the curtains to look. [Finished Width] + 4″ by [Finished Height] + 16″ This curtain will be 3 ft wide and 4 ft tall when finished so I’m cutting the fabric 40” wide by 64” high.

First, hem the 2 sides of the panel. Fold the edge over 1” and press. Then fold it over another inch and iron it again. Now take the 5/8″ fusible bonding web and slide it under the fold. With the iron on a high steam setting, hold it on the seam for about 10 seconds to melt the bonding web. Lift the iron and place it on the next section and repeat down the length of the panel. Flip the panel over and slowly iron down the other side to make sure it’s fully melted. Repeat for the other side of the panel.target suzani shower curtain For the top hem, fold the fabric over 4” and iron. arq curtains saleThen fold it over again another 4”. bru blackout curtains

Slip the bonding web under the edges of the fabric and iron. Repeat for the bottom hem. Or you can wait to hem the bottom until after you hang the curtains to determine exactly how much to hem to make it fall exactly where you want. These particular grommets attach to a grommet tape. This way the spacing between grommets is already taken care of. Also it’s stiff, which will create a crisp look when the curtains are hanging. Cut the grommet tape to the width of the panel, making sure the grommets will be centered. dritz curtain grommets wholesalePlace it on the back side of the top hem and pin it.pencil pleat curtains meaning Trace around the insides of all the circles. bay window curtain track homebase

Take the grommet tape off and cut out the circles. Line up the tape with the holes. Finally, attach the grommets to the front of the panel and the grommet curtain panel is done! Looking for more beautiful drapery fabric? Check out our selection here!Remember how I went to the Fashion District in LA looking for modern home dec fabric and didn’t find anything? Well I found it now. Michael Miller’s new BEKKO Collection by Trenna Travis is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Perfect colors, perfect prints, perfect weight. weston ivory fabric shower curtainIt’s 100% cotton sateen and it’s fabulous. It comes out this month and I can’t wait. I got my hands on some sample fabric to play with and since we’re building a house and I want to do curtains for most of the window treatments the timing could not be better. I’m getting a head start so all my curtains can be finished and hung before our heads hit the pillows on the first night in our new house.

First up: Linus’s room. Here’s a quick run down on how to make fully lined grommet curtain panel for 1 window: home dec weight fabric Roc-Lon budget blackout fabric ($6.99 full price at JoAnn – it’s the best and so cheap!) 2 packages grommets (8 in a package) finished length of the curtains 4. At the top of the curtain fabric, fold over 4.25″ and press. (I used a coordinating print for the top of the curtains – it takes a little bit of extra planning and math, but the most important thing is you want 4″ finished length at the top for the grommets.) 5. Open the curtain fabric back up and lay the black out fabric right along the press line. Fold the curtain fabric back down, turn the edge under 1/4″, and stitch the top hem in place. (The grommets will hold the blackout fabric in place above the hemline.) 6. Lay out flat and fold up the hem – fold the serged edge under 1/4″ and then fold up again 2″. Stitch hem in place.

7. Sew the side seams the same way – fold the serged edge under 1/4″ and then over again 1/2″. Stitch at 3/8″ on both sides. 8. Mark the two end grommets so the center of the grommet is 2 – 3″ from the edge of the fabric. Measure the distance between the center points of the two end grommets and divide by 7. Trace the template that many inches apart, cut out using a small rotary blade or scissors, and snap the grommets together. Grommets are so easy to use and they look really professional and beautiful, but be sure to use all 8! I learned the hard way that if you only use 7  one end of the curtain rod will come out in front of the fabric and the other end will come out behind. Using all 8 ensures that both ends look the same. Making lined curtains is pretty easy, finding the right fabric is usually the hardest part but Bekko is the answer! I want one of each! Have you made lined curtains? Which Bekko print is your favorite???Creating a beautiful window treatment starts with choosing the look you'd like for the room.

First consider the length of the curtain, then which type of top treatment will work best in your space. From a dramatic entryway to a casual kitchen, the details you choose for your windows make a difference in defining the style of the room. All of our curtain panel heights are measured from the top of the rod pocket to the bottom of the hem. The length of your curtains should mirror the style of the room, from dramatic to relaxed. Falling just above the sill, 63” panels are great for more casual rooms, such as the kitchen or a bedroom. These curtains are casual but have a tailored look that elongates the appearance of the window. Drapes that are 96” typically hang about 1” off the floor, turning a window into a statement. Try this length in spaces such as the family room or dining room. Create a luxurious effect with longer curtains that “puddle” beautifully on the floor. This treatment is usually reserved for low-traffic rooms that are slightly more elegant, such as the living room or formal dining room.

The way your curtains hang from the hardware makes a difference in how they drape. Choose from rod pocket, grommet, rings or double rods to create different effects in different rooms. Perhaps the most common type of top treatment, these curtains have a generous 3” “pocket” along the top that easily slips over a curtain rod. Rod pocket curtains can also be used with rings for a more contemporary look that glides easily along the rod. Grommet top offers a more modern look that lets curtains glide on the rod with ease, making it a good choice for windows that are opened and closed often. Behind the beauty of a layered window treatment is usually a double rod. This hardware makes it easy to get creative by mixing color, pattern and materials, such as an opaque cotton drape in front of a sheer linen panel. During colder months, layer two heavier drapes to help insulate the room. After deciding the length of your curtains, decide the total width. Do you want a smooth, tailored appearance when your window curtains are closed, or do you prefer a fuller, more dramatic look?