When it comes to sewing things around the house, we’re still learning. Thus far, we’ve stuck to small projects but they’ve gone very well, so we’re trying to branch out. Now, we’re tackling things that are bigger but still simple so we’ve decided that we’d like to try making our own curtains!
Just in case you’d like to make DIY curtains as well, here are 15 of the most creative designs, tutorials, and pattern ideas we’ve come across so far in our search for instructions and inspiration.
1. How to measure and make traditional fabric curtains
To start, let’s make sure you have an overview of the basics! This fantastic resource from
2. Tie-back tab curtains
Are you confident in the idea of making yourself a set of simple, basic curtains for your main window but you also know that you’ll probably keep them open most of the time because you love letting natural light flood in? Then perhaps you’d enjoy taking a look at how
3. Pom pom trim curtains
Have you actually already got a set of curtains hanging that you quite like the dimensions of but you just can’t help feeling like they could use a little more colour or personality, even though you want to keep things low maintenance? Then we’d definitely suggest taking a look at how
4. Patchwork tea towel curtains
If you’re going to make your own curtains from scratch would you rather also make the project an opportunity for upcycling? We love to do that any time we can as well, so we can’t say we blame you! If keeping things looking casual and down home appeals to you, we’d absolutely encourage you to check out how
5. Custom stencilled drapes
Just in case you loved the idea of jazzing up a set of plain curtains you already have, or in case you simply can’t find the kind of pattern you’re looking for in fabric stores, here’s a fantastic way to add your own details!
6. Sharpie script curtains
Are you the kind of detail oriented person who has actually always preferred text to pattern repeats? Well, believe it or not, there’s a way to incorporate that into your DIY curtain design! Take a better look at the tutorial on
7. Upcycled table cloth curtains
Were you actually totally enamoured with the idea of making your curtains out of upcycled materials from elsewhere in your house but you’re just not sure the patchwork tea towel idea was really the one for you? In that case, we’d definitely suggest taking a look at how
8. Fold and clamp tie dye curtains
Stencilling and text art aren’t the only ways you can customize the actual fabric you’re working with before you get down to making your curtains! Fabric dyes are a whole lot of fun to work with as well, especially if you’re willing to get a little funky with the pattern and visual texture. Check out how
9. Lace covered window screens
Alright, we know we said we’d only be talking about curtains in this post, but this very creative and stunning alternative was just so lovely that we couldn’t resist including it! Take a better look at the tutorial on
10. DIY ruffled curtains
Are you the kind of person who likes to walk the line right between minimalism and simple detail? Well, if ruffles have ever appealed to you as visual texture, then we have a feeling you’ll get along very well indeed with these stunning layered ruffle curtains outlined step by step on
11. DIY Greek key curtains
If you’re going to get into the game of stencilling patterns on otherwise clean fabric, would you rather keep the look a little more minimal and less all-over? Then perhaps only stencilling a border would be the best option for you! We adore the way
12. DIY floral Roman shade
Is the space you have in mind actually in the bathroom where you’d rather not have long curtains hanging on the floor since the room gets moist when people shower? Then perhaps you’d get along a little better with something like this surprisingly simple Roman shade outlined step by step on
13. No-sew drop cloth curtains
Are you intent on making yourself a love set of curtains even though you don’t actually sew at all yet? Well, believe it or not, there’s totally a way to do that! Besides just showing you how to measure and cut the fabric, this tutorial from
14. DIY two-toned curtains
Were you actually a big fan of the drop cloth section idea but you’re someone who does sew and you’re looking for at least one more feature to go along with that top detail? Then we think
15. No-sew burlap curtains
Have you ever seen adorable half-length kitchen curtains before and thought about how they remind you of your grandparents’ country home when you were a kid? Well,
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