Make Curtains from Bed Sheets

Flat bed sheets provide an ample amount of fabric. Here's how to create a set of panel curtains with minimal sewing:

Steps

 * 1) Understand the measurements. Gathered curtains are usually 1.5 to 2.0 times wider than a window. Most windows require two twin sheets. Twin sheets are 66" x 96". Full sheets are 66" x 102". Queen sheets are 90" x 102". King sheets are 108" x 102".
 * 2) Gather your sheets and sewing supplies.
 * 3) Using a seam ripper, open "just" the side seams of the hem at the top of each sheet. Most hems are about 4 inches wide.
 * 4) Measure the width of your curtain rod. Add width plus a 1/4 inch for movement within a rod pocket.
 * 5) Make a rod pocket. Make a straight horizontal stitch above the hemline of the sheet, accommodating for the width of the curtain rod. The remaining fabric at the top of the sheet will become the ruffle.
 * 6) Iron the sheets.
 * 7) Slide the rods into the pockets and hang your curtains.

Tips

 * Make tiebacks with contrasting, recycled fabric.
 * A tension rod can be used between walls to create a division within a room.
 * Use curtains to create a canopy bed.

Warnings

 * Use caution with sharp tools, such as scissors or a seam ripper.

Things You'll Need

 * Flat sheets
 * Tape measure
 * Seam ripper
 * Matching thread
 * Sewing machine
 * Curtain rod

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