Rod Pocket Curtain Sewing

Your curtain will hang from this seam it will sit atop the curtain rod.

Rod pocket curtain sewing.

How to sew rod pocket curtains. Hung on a decorative rod or used with a valance a. 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. Sew along the bottom crease of the hem about from the edge to form the pocket.

Make diy rod pocket curtains and never buy. Raise the flap you just created when sewing the top border. For this curtain i m making a 3 double fold hem. Rod pocket curtains are the easiest style of curtain to make.

It can be made of luxurious sheer fabric drapery fabric or even fashion fabric all in. It s simply a panel of fabric with a tube at the top for the curtain rod. The top hem forms the rod pocket which should be at least twice the diameter of the curtain rod. Hung on a decorative rod a full length of the stationary panel can frame a window it will make the window appear larger.

This creates a decorative top border for your curtain. Using the lines on your sewing machine as a guide sew a straight seam 1 inch below the folded edge. Cut the lining the same size as the finished curtain and tuck it under the hems and sides before sewing. Fold the fabric over 3 and iron.

Cut any loose threads. Then fold it over another 3 and press again. 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. They are one of the simplest window curtains ideas you can produce from your sewing room.

So round up your sewing materials and we ll show you how to make rod pocket curtains in just 4 steps. Step 3 create the pocket. How to sew a lined curtain with a rod casing. 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.

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