Rod Pocket Curtain Sewing

Pin the fabric in place.

Rod pocket curtain sewing.

Hung on a decorative rod a full length of the stationary panel can frame a window it will make the window appear larger. How to sew a lined curtain with a rod casing. Hung on a decorative rod or used with a valance a. Once you have the curtain fabric folded and pressed mark where you want the stitching lines for the pocket for the curtain rod.

This tutorial shows how to make an unlined rod pocket curtain but a lining can be easily added. A lined curtain with a rod casing can fulfill many roles in a room both decorative and practical. Using the lines on your sewing machine as a guide sew a straight seam 1 inch below the folded edge. Create rod pocket fold the top fabric over 3 1 4 inches pin and sew along the fabric s edge so that a pocket forms between the top of the curtain and the stitch.

So round up your sewing materials and we ll show you how to make rod pocket curtains in just 4 steps. Cut any loose threads. How to sew rod pocket curtains. This creates a decorative top border for your curtain.

Step 3 create the pocket. The top hem forms the rod pocket which should be at least twice the diameter of the curtain rod. They are one of the simplest window curtains ideas you can produce from your sewing room. 5 easy steps of sewing lined curtains with rod pockets a lined curtain with a rod pocket can fulfill many of the roles in a room both decorative as well as practical.

Rod pocket curtains are a simple yet beautiful kind of window treatment perfect for any room in your home. Then fold it over another 3 and press again. It s simply a panel of fabric with a tube at the top for the curtain rod. Cut the lining the same size as the finished curtain and tuck it under the hems and sides before sewing.

A rod pocket curtain is a style chameleon fitting into any decor scheme. Sew along the bottom crease of the hem about from the edge to form the pocket. Make diy rod pocket curtains and never buy. Rod pocket curtains are the easiest style of curtain to make.

For this curtain i m making a 3 double fold hem. Since i m going to be hanging these curtains on a 1 curtain rod i stitched two rows 1 1 2 apart to form the pocket. It can be made of luxurious sheer fabric drapery fabric or even fashion fabric all in.