Making Simple Rod Pocket Curtains

Rod pocket curtains are a simple yet beautiful kind of window treatment perfect for any room in your home.

Making simple rod pocket curtains. Then sew close to the edge. Then fold it over another 3 and press again. Rod pocket curtains are very easy to sew even if you re like me and have only basic sewing knowledge and skills. If you have for instance a narrower 1 2 curtain rod your pocket only needs to be 1 deep.

It can be an affordable option for updating the look of any room. First determine which way is up and make sure you do both panels the same. It doesn t have to be hard to make your own curtains here is an easy diy curtains tutorial this is specifically for rod curtains. How to make an opening for a curtain rod pocket.

If you want your curtain panel to hang ruffled. I am making 2 curtain panels for a narrow window in the baby s nursery so i cut two 84 lengths of 44 wide fabric to make curtains that measure 77 long. 1 of this will be just turning the fabric under see the next paragraph and illustration 2 will be the ruffle at the top and 3 will be my pocket. If you want your curtain panel to hang flat then you need your fabric to be a couple inches wider than your window.

Sew along the bottom crease of the hem about from the edge to form the pocket. Then fold over and press another 1 and pin in place. They are one of the simplest window curtains ideas you can produce from your sewing room. Making your own curtains is an easy and inexpensive way to add personal touches to your home.

Fold the fabric over 3 and iron. For mine 3 3 6. To create the rod pocket. The first thing you need to do is select your fabric.

For this curtain i m making a 3 double fold hem. Hem the sides of your curtain panels by folding under and pressing 1. Some fabrics are the same both directions some aren t. The top hem forms the rod pocket which should be at least twice the diameter of the curtain rod.

Add 3 to your pocket height. Cut two curtain panels. Pin the fabric in place. So round up your sewing materials and we ll show you how to make rod pocket curtains in just 4 steps.

Whether you are using an old sheet or fabric that you.