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ROD POCKET CURTAINS
Level: Beginner
What You'll Need:
- Vintage Cotton Slub Fabric in Lemon
- Scissors
- Ruler or measuring tape
- Pins
- Dressmaking square
- Tailor's chalk or pencil
Note: Before heading into your Spotlight store, prepare yourself by reading our 'Curtain Fabric Calculation' guide.
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1 - Measure the width and drop of your window. A general rule of thumb for the fullness required for rod pocket curtains is 2 x the width of your window. You will need to add at least a 20cm allowance to each drop for bottom and top hems.
Step 2 - Ensure the fabric is square by using a dressmaking square or lining it up against the edges of your table.
Step 3 - Measure 2 x the width of your window, cut across the width of the fabric. Use a chalk line to ensure a straight line.
Step 4 - Before sewing the curtains together, it is best to remove 5-10mm of the selvedge (i.e. edges of the fabric). Cut all the selvedge edges from each drop.
Step 5 - Sew together multiple drops to make your curtain, place two drops with right sides facing together. Pin into place and sew along the long edge. If you are using a patterned fabric, fold back the top edge of the fabric first to match the pattern.
Repeat for all drops.
