Made To Fit Curtains

”Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”~Leonardo da Vinci

In case you hadn’t guessed it, I always have something going on in my sewing room. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t do at least one thing in my sewing room. I’ll take a step forward on a pattern, or sometimes several steps if I have the time.

A very good friend and former co worker asked me if I had any extra fabric that they could use to cover an under the sink opening in a classroom.

It took me a few weeks to get to it, but of course I had fabric, and although she didn’t ask, I went about making a curtain.

I first measured the space that the curtain needed to fit in. It was 46 inches across and 31 inches long. I cut the fabric longer so that I had enough for the hem at the bottom, as well as where the curtain rod would go at the top. I also made sure that the width was enough to not only cover the space but be gathered. I wanted it to have a gathered look so it would be cute.

First I hemmed the sides of the panels.

Then for the top where the curtain rod would go, I ironed it under, about 1/4 of an inch.

Then I folded it again, another 1 1/2 inches. This would be big enough for the simple tension rod that she was going to use.

For the bottom I folded it up 1 inch, then another inch for the hem.

The finishing touch was my tag.

Perfect! They were ready to make their classroom debut!

They were finished and hung in the class! It’s a simple fix for something that is otherwise an eyesore!

Making curtains is a simple way to dress up any window or space. They add a decorative and personalized element to any space!

Yes, this post was a quick one, as some sews are! BUT that’s what I’ve been up to! Of course I’ve got something going again! I’m always one step ahead, well, sometimes I am!

As for me, onto the next!