Making Simple Rod Pocket Curtains

If you want your curtain panel to hang flat then you need your fabric to be a couple inches wider than your window.

Making simple rod pocket curtains.

The first thing you need to do is select your fabric. Add 3 to your pocket height. We moved into our home back in june but it s always felt like something was missing. 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.

How to make an opening for a curtain rod pocket. It can be an affordable option for updating the look of any room. Cut two curtain panels. If you have for instance a narrower 1 2 curtain rod your pocket only needs to be 1 deep.

To create the rod pocket. Now hem the top of the curtains and make the rod pocket. Then sew close to the edge. Determine the length of the curtain fabric by adding the desired finished curtain length with the length of the header and hem plus 2.

Then fold it over another 3 and press again. If you want your curtain panel to hang ruffled. 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. Rod pocket curtains are a simple yet beautiful kind of window treatment perfect for any room in your home.

Making your own curtains is an easy and inexpensive way to add personal touches to your home. Fold the fabric over 3 and iron. Then fold over and press another 1 and pin in place. For this curtain i m making a 3 double fold hem.

For mine 3 3 6. Some fabrics are the same both directions some aren t. Whether you are using an old sheet or fabric that you. Pin the fabric in place.

The top hem forms the rod pocket which should be at least twice the diameter of the curtain rod. Hem the sides of your curtain panels by folding under and pressing 1. 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. Sew along the bottom crease of the hem about from the edge to form the pocket.

Rod pocket curtains are very easy to sew even if you re like me and have only basic sewing knowledge and skills.