How to Sew Curtains

Learn how to sew curtains, how to choose the correct fabric and how to install them when you've completed a curtain sewing project with expert sewing instructions in this free crafting video series.

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Summary: Curtains were invented to prevent other people from seeing what the curtain owners were up to. Like a fig leaf for your house, a good set of curtains could keep private concerns private, allowing people the freedom to indulge in their varied interests without the nosy neighbors indulging along with them. From the first wooly mammoth skins draped over a cave entrance, curtains have evolved into an essential fashion statement for the contemporary home.

In this free DIY home décor series from our expert seamstress, you will learn how to sew your own set of curtains. Our expert begins with the an overview of making curtains for your home, then discusses the supplies you will need. From there, you will measure and cut your way to a new set of drapes. Learn how to create and sew lining and buttons as well as how to install the valance curtains.

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Vicki Walker has been sewing professionally for more than 25 years. She has worked as a custom seamstress for home décor merchants in addition to operating her own business, Southern Stitches. Window treatments, slipcovers, duvet covers, runners, tablecloths and pillows are just some of her specialties. She has also specialized in sewing children’s costumes and clothing and has given sewing lessons. Her experience also includes making Civil War reenactment uniforms, bridesmaids and wedding dresses, and alterations. She has designed and created models for use as exhibits for criminal trials, worked as a seamstress on theater sets and served as costume consultant.

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