How to Sew Curtains for a Four Poster Bed
Understand approximate measurements., Measure the length and height of each side of the bed frame.,Sew lengths of fabric together to enlarge the width of each panel., Hem the sides of each panel., Fold the top of each panel., Stitch the top of each...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Understand approximate measurements.
Twin beds are 3' x
6.25'.
Double beds are
4.5' x
6.25'.
Queen beds are 6' x
6.5'.
King beds are
6.5' x
6.5'. , Gathered curtains are usually
1.5 to
2.0 times wider than the area they'll need to cover.
Add two inches for a one-inch ruffle at the top of the curtain.
Add the width of the curtain rod plus a 1/4 inch for movement within a rod pocket.
Add four inches for the lower hem.
Add an inch and a half width for each hem at "both" sides of a panel. ,, Turn over and iron the edge of the fabric twice, to form a one-inch hemline.
Stitch it in place., Turn over and iron a quarter-inch of fabric.
Turn over the fabric a second time.
This width should accommodate the width of your rod plus the height of a ruffle.
If you do not want a ruffle, just accommodate for the rod. , Stitch the hem in place.
Place another row of horizontal stitching between the hem and the top of the panel, accommodating for the width of the rod and ruffle. , Turn over and iron a quarter-inch of fabric.
Turn over the fabric a second time to your desired measurement.
Stitch it in place by hand for a nice finished look. ,, Cut a strip of fabric to your desired length and width, allowing for an extra half-inch seam allowance on all sides.
With right sides together, stitch along the open edge, to form a long tube.
Attach a safety pin to one end of the tube.
Pass the pin through the tube, while pulling the fabric right side out.
Tuck in a half-inch of fabric, at each end of a tie and stitch it together by hand.
Iron the ties flat.
Place a tie around the bed post, gather the panel into the tie and make a bow. -
Step 2: Measure the length and height of each side of the bed frame.
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Step 3: Sew lengths of fabric together to enlarge the width of each panel.
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Step 4: Hem the sides of each panel.
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Step 5: Fold the top of each panel.
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Step 6: Stitch the top of each panel.
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Step 7: Hem the lower panels.
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Step 8: Slide the rods into the pockets and hang your curtains.
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Step 9: Make tiebacks.
Detailed Guide
Twin beds are 3' x
6.25'.
Double beds are
4.5' x
6.25'.
Queen beds are 6' x
6.5'.
King beds are
6.5' x
6.5'. , Gathered curtains are usually
1.5 to
2.0 times wider than the area they'll need to cover.
Add two inches for a one-inch ruffle at the top of the curtain.
Add the width of the curtain rod plus a 1/4 inch for movement within a rod pocket.
Add four inches for the lower hem.
Add an inch and a half width for each hem at "both" sides of a panel. ,, Turn over and iron the edge of the fabric twice, to form a one-inch hemline.
Stitch it in place., Turn over and iron a quarter-inch of fabric.
Turn over the fabric a second time.
This width should accommodate the width of your rod plus the height of a ruffle.
If you do not want a ruffle, just accommodate for the rod. , Stitch the hem in place.
Place another row of horizontal stitching between the hem and the top of the panel, accommodating for the width of the rod and ruffle. , Turn over and iron a quarter-inch of fabric.
Turn over the fabric a second time to your desired measurement.
Stitch it in place by hand for a nice finished look. ,, Cut a strip of fabric to your desired length and width, allowing for an extra half-inch seam allowance on all sides.
With right sides together, stitch along the open edge, to form a long tube.
Attach a safety pin to one end of the tube.
Pass the pin through the tube, while pulling the fabric right side out.
Tuck in a half-inch of fabric, at each end of a tie and stitch it together by hand.
Iron the ties flat.
Place a tie around the bed post, gather the panel into the tie and make a bow.
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