I have been wanting to get new curtains for some time now, but curtains can be pretty expensive. So, I this past weekend I went shopping for fabric in Downtown Los Angeles Fabric District. You will find fabric for everything and anything you want.
I purchase 7 yards for $40! Great deal for the design that I wanted :)
Let's start this easy and simple DIY!
To start, place your fabric on a flat surface (at first I was using my desk, but then decided to place the fabric on the floor because of the space). For my curtain I only measure the width of the fabric, not the length since I didn't want long curtains (I have a toddler and she has pull the curtains down before).
The length that the curtain came in was 64 inches.
Once I measure the width (29in), I then added 5 more inches (34in).
Once you have the measurements, cut the fabric and then iron the fabric. To iron the edge, I started with the length-wise, fold the raw edge over 1/2" and press. Do this down the entire edge of the fabric.
Repeat the previous step again, but on the other side of the fabric. Fold 1/2", iron, fold over it, iron, pin then sew.
For the top part of the curtain fold 1/2'', but this time fold over 2" of fabric, iron, pin and sew.
You leave 2" or more -depending on the size of the curtain rod. Just to make sure that there is enough space for when you want to open the curtains.
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For the bottom of the curtain fold 1/2", iron, then fold over 1" of fabric, iron, pin and sew.
And that is it!!!! You are now done with your curtain!!! Now just hang them :)
Finish result:
I hope this was an easy process and would love to see your DIY curtains!
xoxo