Making Simple Rod Pocket Curtains

The first thing you need to do is select your fabric.

Making simple rod pocket curtains.

Determine the length of the curtain fabric by adding the desired finished curtain length with the length of the header and hem plus 2. To create the rod pocket. Fold the fabric over 3 and iron. Rod pocket curtains are very easy to sew even if you re like me and have only basic sewing knowledge and skills.

Cut two curtain panels. Then fold it over another 3 and press again. Whether you are using an old sheet or fabric that you. If you have for instance a narrower 1 2 curtain rod your pocket only needs to be 1 deep.

If you want your curtain panel to hang ruffled. Then fold over and press another 1 and pin in place. They are one of the simplest window curtains ideas you can produce from your sewing room. The top hem forms the rod pocket which should be at least twice the diameter of the curtain rod.

Now hem the top of the curtains and make the rod pocket. For this curtain i m making a 3 double fold hem. How to make an opening for a curtain rod pocket. Then sew close to the edge.

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. For mine 3 3 6. 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. Sew along the bottom crease of the hem about from the edge to form the pocket.

Some fabrics are the same both directions some aren t. Hem the sides of your curtain panels by folding under and pressing 1. We moved into our home back in june but it s always felt like something was missing. If you want your curtain panel to hang flat then you need your fabric to be a couple inches wider than your window.

Add 3 to your pocket height. Making your own curtains is an easy and inexpensive way to add personal touches to your home. 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. Pin the fabric in place.

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