How to Sew a Shower Curtain

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose suitable fabric that is waterproof or water resistant.

   The pieces should each measure 75-1/4 inches (191 cm) long., Cut along the fold to create 2 narrower panels., Press the seams open., Measure 37-1/4 inches (94.62 cm) from the fold and mark or pin every few inches along the entire length of the fabric in order to make sure you're marking the same width at all points.
   
   Pin the fabric together near the markings to hold both pieces together.,, Press.
   
   Then fold under another 3/4 inch (1.91 cm) to the wrong side of the fabric on each side.
   
   Press., Press.,, Press.
   
   Then fold another 2 inches (5.08 cm) to the wrong side of the fabric.
   
   Press.
   
   Stitch close to the bottom of the 2 inch (5.08 cm) hem., Use a fabric marker to place a mark indicating the location of each of the shower curtain hook holes in the liner on the fabric., Be sure to cut through all layers of fabric.,, Place the back piece of a grommet over the front piece., Use a hammer to flatten the grommet shaft over the back piece of the grommet following the instructions on the packaging.
   
   Repeat the process until all grommets have been attached., Make sure the right side of the liner faces the wrong side of the shower curtain., Insert shower curtain rings through both.,
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   Step 2: Cut 2 pieces of the said fabric.

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   Step 3: Fold 1 panel in half lengthwise.

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   Step 4: Sew a narrow panel along each of the long sides of the wider panel so that the wide panel is in the center with the narrow panels on either side.

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   Step 5: Fold the fabric in half lengthwise.

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   Step 6: Cut the excess fabric so that when opened

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   Step 7: the entire shower curtain measures 74-1/2 inches (189.23 cm) wide.

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   Step 8: Fold under 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) on each side.

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   Step 9: Stitch close to the inside fold along both edges.

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    Step 10: Sew the bottom hem of the shower curtain in the same manner as the sides.

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    Step 11: Fold under 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) on the top edge of the shower curtain.

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    Step 12: Lay the shower curtain liner on top of the fabric

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    Step 13: making sure to line up the top and side edges.

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    Step 14: Use sharp scissors to make 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) vertical cuts at each position marked.

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    Step 15: Insert the front piece of a grommet through each slit so that the shaft portion of each grommet is passed through to the wrong side of the shower curtain.

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    Step 16: Lay the shower curtain

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    Step 17: right side down

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    Step 18: on a large

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    Step 19: clean surface.

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    Step 20: Insert the grommet tool into the center of the grommet.

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    Step 21: Place the shower curtain liner over the shower curtain.

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    Step 22: Line up the grommets with the shower curtain hook holes in the liner.

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    Step 23: Hang the shower curtain and liner together on a shower curtain rod.

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