Well, not all of us have a penchant for sewing. If you too are one of them, then this particular blog is just for you because it showcases a project on DIY no-sew curtains. So to all the readers who lack a flair for stitching, but would like to lend a fresh hue to their rooms, here you go! Read on and explore how to make curtains without sewing.
Before you go ahead and try your hands on DIY curtains from fabric, choose the right curtain materials for your home.
Muslin-Best Choice
Butter muslin is soft and not too transparent. It filters the light and obscures the view both into and out of a room. The unbleached muslin fabric for curtains has just enough weave to be interesting, and it lets in just enough light to show this off. Muslin fabric for curtains in itself is a very lightweight fabric and as such, is ideal to use with bonding tape and an iron. The curtains are hung from a pole threaded through a fold-over casing at the top and finished with a binding hem of dove-grey linen, which adds just the right amount of weight to ensure that the curtains hang really well. There are various stunning ways to hang your DIY no-sew curtains and enhance the beauty of your dream house. To know some stunning ways you must go through our blog
These muslin curtain ideas are apt for any aspirant who is curious to try his/her hands on DIY curtains from sheets no sew.
Things Required for DIY No-Sew Curtains
Following is the list of things required for DIY curtains from fabric:
- Curtain pole
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Pencil or chalk
- Pins
- Pole supports
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- 2.5 cm width bonding tape
- 1.5 m curtain width muslin (preferably)
- 50 cm of same-width grey linen or fine cotton lawn
Now that you are familiar with the things required for DIY curtains from sheets no-sew, let us look at some easy steps on no-sew DIY curtain ideas and decorate your house with DIY no-sew curtains.
How To Make No-Sew Curtains- The Step-By-Step Process
DIY no-sew curtain can be made very quickly and trust us the finish is often neater than stitching. So why torture yourself by learning to sew when we have no-sew DIY curtain ideas?
Before trying your hands on homemade curtain ideas, just remember to take time to measure and turn the hems evenly and avoid touching the bonding tape with the iron.
Wondering how to make curtains without sewing? Here are the steps:
Step 1. Measure the window. The curtains should not be too full, so allow the width plus half again to give a gathered look. Measure the length from the pole to the floor and add 10 cm for the fold-over casing. At the bottom, the raw edge will be enclosed in the band of linen. Place the curtain lengths on the ironing board and press a folded 2 cm hem.
Step 2. Draw a line 8 cm from the first fold. Iron the bonding tape on the line. Peel off the backing and fold the top section over. Press to bond the two sides together.
Step 3. Cut out the grey binding strips and turn them over. Now press a small seam to fold in the raw edges.
Step 4. Place a strip of bonding tape along each of the folded seams and press with an iron to bond them. Now fold them in half lengthways and press along the fold.
Step 5. Place the raw bottom edges of the muslin inside the folded linen edgings. Pin them in place. Peel off the backing, one side at a time and iron to bond the fabrics. By following these simple DIY curtains ideas, one can make the curtains without having to make a trip to the tailor’s shop.
Step 6. Press the curtain lengths together and feed them into the pole. These homemade curtain ideas will help you to dress up the windows and doors of your home and surprise the guests. For some unique ways to tie back curtains, you can have a look at our blog:
Go ahead and proudly flaunt your beautiful soft muslin curtains, which not only give privacy but also allow light to pass through.
PS: No need to reveal the fact that they can be made quickly and easily, making them ideal for those who cannot sew!
Now that you know how to make no-sew curtains, you must go through our blog on curtain care tips to make your curtains last longer.
9 Curtain Care Tips on How to Make Your Curtains Last Longer
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