How to Sew Simple Custom Curtains

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide

When you are making curtains, it is wise to repeat each step on each panel before moving on to the next step. Preceding in this fashion increases the likelihood that all of your panels will be identical and each panel will match and hang correctly.

• Cut each panel being sure that all of the panels are identical.
• Cut off the selvedge of all the panels being sure to keep the cut edges square.
• Press under 1/4" on the side edges.
• Press under 1".
• Top stitch or machine blind stitch the side hems in place. How to Use a Sewing Machine Blind Hem Stitch

Tip: Use a sewing gauge at the ironing board to maintain the exact measurement as you press.

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• The Curtain Hem
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