Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Help Make Your Own Swag Curtains

You'll entail a drill to install your curtain rod.


Swag curtains configuration a soft frame sorrounding a window without indeed covering it, forming it an nonpareil window treatment for a window already covered by shutters or blinds. In that this type of window dressing is created by draping a spread out length of material over a curtain rod, or finished a edge of many copious, decorative rings, it is a project still someone with resident sewing skills can abundant in an evening.


Instructions


1. Drape over the curtain rod or through the decorative rings, forming swooping shapes above the window called swags. Allow the ends of the curtain to "puddle" on the floor.


Measure the string with a measuring tape, adding several inches on each side to account for any errors. Cut the fabric to this length, using fabric scissors.


3. Pin down the two short ends of the length of fabric, creating a hem, and iron. Sew a straight stitch down each end with a needle and thread, removing pins as you go along.


4. Fold the fabric into itself, hiding both unfinished ends. Mount enormous decorate rings or the rod over the windows, using the included hardware and a capacity drill. Loop your document sorrounding the Perch or rings, using the twin way you would for your swag curtains. Shorten the string when you are satisfied with its arrangement, using scissors.2.