Making Simple Rod Pocket Curtains

If you have for instance a narrower 1 2 curtain rod your pocket only needs to be 1 deep.

Making simple rod pocket curtains.

The first thing you need to do is select your fabric. 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. Then fold over and press another 1 and pin in place. If you want your curtain panel to hang ruffled.

To create the rod pocket. Add 3 to your pocket height. Now hem the top of the curtains and make the rod pocket. Determine the length of the curtain fabric by adding the desired finished curtain length with the length of the header and hem plus 2.

Cut two curtain panels. Then sew close to the edge. So round up your sewing materials and we ll show you how to make rod pocket curtains in just 4 steps. If you want your curtain panel to hang flat then you need your fabric to be a couple inches wider than your window.

For this curtain i m making a 3 double fold hem. We moved into our home back in june but it s always felt like something was missing. They are one of the simplest window curtains ideas you can produce from your sewing room. 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.

Then fold it over another 3 and press again. Hem the sides of your curtain panels by folding under and pressing 1. For mine 3 3 6. How to make an opening for a curtain rod pocket.

Rod pocket curtains are very easy to sew even if you re like me and have only basic sewing knowledge and skills. Rod pocket curtains are a simple yet beautiful kind of window treatment perfect for any room in your home. Sew along the bottom crease of the hem about from the edge to form the pocket. Fold the fabric over 3 and iron.

Some fabrics are the same both directions some aren t. First determine which way is up and make sure you do both panels the same. Making your own curtains is an easy and inexpensive way to add personal touches to your home. Pin the fabric in place.

The top hem forms the rod pocket which should be at least twice the diameter of the curtain rod.