Naomi Cleaver
Save money and get a unique look by sewing your own curtains - go on, you know you can do it. Hem the sides and bottom, stitch heading tape to the top, and you're done. This step by step guide shows you just how easy it is.
Time required:
Less than a day (plus shopping for fabric)
Cost:
Depends on fabric. Heading tape: less than 50p a metre.
Skill level:
If you can machine stitch a straight line, this is a breeze.
You'll need:
Fabric and curtain heading tape, metal measuring tape, good dressmaking scissors, sewing machine, thread, needle, pins, pencil
Before you start, see How To Measure For Curtains.
Click here to get started with Naomi Cleaver's step-by-step guide on how to make unlined curtains
For a further step by step guide on curtain techniques, see How To Make Lined Curtains Fast.
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