Originally posted 8/2/11 on a different blog
Dave and I decided we wanted curtains in our living room after we re-arranged it. The sun came though the blinds, and shined lines on the TV, which is annoying when you're watching a movie. So, we went to Hancock fabrics during their 50% off sale, and bought full price fabric.
My mom helped us sew it and this is how it turned out! I like it.
Our wall is actually "almond" color, a beige peach is more like it, but it looks bright yellow in this picture, for some reason.
I did a 2 inch ruffle on top, then a 3 inch hole for the rod to go through. The hem is about 2 inches, but I meant it to be 4 inches... I just didn't measure enough fabric out the first time. You have to add a couple inches to make up for stitching quarter inch edges, so it doesn't fray.
This was one of the first sewing projects i've done where i was mostly in charge... and completely without a pattern. :P
These curtains, we later realized, also helped insulate our apartment and saved us a bit on the utility bill. Definitely a nice side effect.
Our wall is actually "almond" color, a beige peach is more like it, but it looks bright yellow in this picture, for some reason.
I did a 2 inch ruffle on top, then a 3 inch hole for the rod to go through. The hem is about 2 inches, but I meant it to be 4 inches... I just didn't measure enough fabric out the first time. You have to add a couple inches to make up for stitching quarter inch edges, so it doesn't fray.
This was one of the first sewing projects i've done where i was mostly in charge... and completely without a pattern. :PThese curtains, we later realized, also helped insulate our apartment and saved us a bit on the utility bill. Definitely a nice side effect.
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