Make Your Own Curtains With Rings

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Make your own curtains with rings.

To make the rings i snipped about 12 of wire using the rod i wrapped the wire around to get a nice round ring then i turned up the end for the hook. Pin the eyelet tape along the top edge of the fabric. You can do something as simple as hammering forged nails into a strip of wood and then using those nails to hold your curtains. I wanted them black to match the diy curtain rods i made so i laid them all out and spray painted them several quick thin coats flip them all repeat.

Hopefully you own or can borrow a sewing machine. It was difficult to get a nice finish on the circle with the end so i curled it up too. 2 fold under 2cm at the top of the curtain panel and lightly iron. If not just add curtain rings that will hook over the nails.

Paint the curtain rings hooks and clips with spray paint before assembling them if desired. Twist the hook screws into the rings and slide the. If your curtains have holes for rings this will work perfectly. The wire i use was 14 gauge heavy and tough to work with.

Fold them over another 1 and press to create the top and bottom hems. Sew curtain rings to the backs of the panels attaching them at the hem line at the top using a technique called tacking. Fold the tops and bottoms of the panels over 1 2 and press. Sew about 1 8 from the fold.

3 press the eyelets into place at the front of the. An alternative to suspender hooks is miniature wood clothespins. Add 16cm to allow for the top. I like these ones a little more substantial to add some weight to the panels so that they hang nicely.

For curtains with grommets across the top similar to the. I also purchased curtain rings. This is such a cheap and gorgeous way to add some charm to those windows. If you choose this look plan to buy enough rings that you can hang them at 4 inch intervals.

1 measure the length from the curtain pole down to where you want the curtain to end. With needle and thread make two or three stitches in the same place one. Get the tutorial at must have mom.