Make your own window curtains following this video tutorial. The curtains in this video will include curtain grommets at the top which slide on a curtain rod. Also included is how to sew additional panels of fabric together to add to a fabric’s width. These window curtains will also include a lining fabric on the back side, we’ll show you how to sew the lining to the decorative fabric and how to transition the decorative fabric from front to back along the sides, what we call fabric return.
HOW TO MAKE A WINDOW CURTAIN WITH GROMMET TOP CHAPTERS:
Measuring Window – 1:01 min
Figuring Curtain Size & Fabric Required – 1:25 min
Measuring & Cutting Lining Height 3:48 min
Adding Additional Fabric for Lining Width 4:48 min
Creating Decorative Fabric Panel – 07:23 min
Joining Lining to Decorative Fabric – 10:25 min
Fashioning the Curtain’s Return – 13:53 min
Creating Top Hem – 16:23 min
Finishing Height & Bottom Hem – 18:56 min
Measuring for Curtain Grommet Placement – 22:34 min
Installing Curtain Grommets – 24:20 min
Materials List – 27:09 min
MATERIALS LIST:
Lining Fabric from Sailrite - we used Roc‑Lon® EconoSheen™ - Item # 120164 - https://www.sailrite.com/Roc-lon-EconoSheen-White-54-Drapery-Lining-Fabric
Home Sewing Machine Thread
Decorative Fabric from Sailrite - we used Sunbrella® Upholstery Fabric - Item # 57003-0000 - https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Home-Fabric/Decor-and-Upholstery-Fabric
Curtain Grommets Black Finish #15 (2") (Metal/Brass) - Item # 121331 - https://www.sailrite.com/Curtain-Grommets-Black-Finish-15-2
Curtain Grommets Black 1‑9/16" (Plastic) - Item # 103583 - https://www.sailrite.com/Curtain-Grommets-Black-1-9-16-Pack-8
TOOLS LIST:
Washable Wonder Fabric Marker Blue - Item # 480012 - https://www.sailrite.com/Washable-Wonder-Marker-Blue
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" - Item # 101017 - https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scissors-Right-Hand-Lightweight
Multi Use Pins 1 1/2" - Item # 102985 - https://www.sailrite.com/Multi-Use-Pins-1-1-2-250-Pins
Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - Item # 103597 - https://www.sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2-Magnetic-Sewing-Guide
Tape Measure 120 Inch - Item # 102986 - https://www.sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120-Inch
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ 1 PLUS (110V) Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Item # 300602 - https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-1-PLUS-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine
Sewing Gauge Ruler 6" - Item # 102995 - https://www.sailrite.com/Sewing-Gauge-Ruler-6
C.S. Osborne W‑1 Hand Press - Item # 121274 - https://www.sailrite.com/C.S.-Osborne-W-1-Hand-Press
W‑1 Hand Press Plain Grommet Die Set & Hole Cutter #15 (2") - Item # 121276 - https://www.sailrite.com/W-1-Hand-Press-Plain-Grommet-3-Piece-Die-Set-Hole-Cutter-15-2
Tape Measure, L-Square, Iron, Straight Edge, Office Clamps