How to Make Reversible Curtains

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Understand approximate measurements.

   Gathered curtains are usually
   1.5 to
   2.0 times wider than a window.
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   Step 2: Measure for your desired length and width.

   Add the width of the curtain rod to the length of the fabric.
   
   Add an additional 1/4 inch for movement of the rod within the rod pocket.
   
   If you would like a ruffle, above the rod, add an extra inch to the length of the fabric. ,, Cut two pieces in each color. , Stitch one panel with two different colors.
   
   Stitch the side seams and top of the curtain, leaving a half-inch seam allowance.
   
   Leave the remaining side as the lower opening. ,,, Stitch horizontally and one inch below the top of the curtain. ,,,,
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   Step 3: Gather your fabric and sewing supplies.

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   Step 4: Cut four identical pieces of fabric

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   Step 5: allowing a half-inch seam allowance on all sides.

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   Step 6: With right sides together

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   Step 7: stitch two pieces of fabric together.

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   Step 8: Turn the fabric right side out and iron it flat.

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   Step 9: Tuck in a half-inch of fabric at the lower opening and stitch it together by hand.

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    Step 10: Create the top ruffle.

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    Step 11: Stitch again

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    Step 12: below the previous stitching

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    Step 13: accommodating for the width of the curtain rod.

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    Step 14: Using a seam ripper

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    Step 15: open "just" the rod pocket at the side seams.

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    Step 16: Slide the rods into the pockets and hang your curtains.

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    Step 17: Finished.

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