Windows up north needed cafe curtains for privacy so I sewed up some curtains but not valences. We'll see if they need that once we hang the curtains. Used 2 king sheets, have some left over for valences if I want them. Large picture window has shelf right on top of it so probably no space for valence anyway.
Here's the patterns.
Rods are l/8" and 5/8". Curtains are pretty light so should be fine. I made a 2" rod pocket with a 2" ruffle on top.
I measured to extend below window by adding 4 extra inches. Ended up using sewed edge of sheets for bottom of all curtains to minimize sewing time.
Measure and cut trying to take advantage of already sewn seams and hems.
Iron and sew up side seams
- Mark 1 inch, fold over to mark and iron, then fold over again and iron, then sew
Rod pocket & ruffle
- Mark 1" and 5" from raw edge
- Iron a 1 inch hem folded over like side seam
- Then fold over and iron on 5" mark
- Mark 2" from fold for ruffle
- Sew over 1" hem
- Sew along 2" mark to create ruffle
Materials:
sheets
sewing machine and thread
rotary cutter, plastic T-square, and cutting pad
ruler, pencil or marking pen,
pins
ripper if you sew rod pocket and ruffle before side seams
Note: Sew up side seams before making rod pockets and ruffles.
Note: Even though I haven't been posting I have been creating. Sometimes it's hard to get to the computer. Crocheted slippers and knitted a scarf. When I find the pictures, I'll post them.
