Curtains With Grommets Diy

Common lengths for standard curtain or drapery panels are 63 inches 84 inches 95 inches 108 inches and 120 inches.

Curtains with grommets diy.

How to make grommet curtains add a professional look to your home with this easy drapes diy. First the grommets make sliding the curtain panels open and closed really easy. Sew a straight hem along both sides of your curtain panels as well as the lower hem on the top section where the grommets go. Place the raised center of each grommet in the hole from the front of the curtain.

It s important to have an even number of grommets so that the unfinished side of the curtain is folded in at both ends. Second curtain panels are a great way to add softness color or even pattern and texture to a space. Use the template provided with the grommets and a fabric pencil to carefully trace each grommet placement about 2 3 4 from the top edge. The grommets come in packs of 8 and you ll need one pack per curtain.

On this video i present how one can make grommet curtains that look skilled and incredible. If you get pre purchased curtains make sure to get a length longer than you need since adding grommets will make your curtains sit on the rail higher than before. All ideas opinions photos and content are my own. Lay out the grommets on the top hem evenly space them to figure out how many to use.

Lastly pop on the grommets on top of each of the holes then hang your new grommet top curtains. On the back of the curtain position the prong side of the grommet over the raised center and press down to secure. Grommet top curtains are my go to choice for window coverings for a few reasons. In preparation for your grommets we are going to measure the curtain rod hanger length.

Using the stencil that comes with the grommets you ll measure out and mark where your grommets are going to go on the back of the top hem of your curtain. You want to know how far your curtain rod will protrude off the wall. This diy sewing project is made simpler with a few tricks involving an iron but will leave people thinking you re a master seamstress. They are often made in a short time when you begin out with rod.

To hem your freshly made curtains use my curtain hemming tutorial to make it quick and easy.