Super Easy, Super Cute Curtains

Super Easy - Super Cute Curtains!

No sewing required, so anyone can make these. 

I am in love with these curtains and how easy they were to do. Here is what you need:

An iron

Fabric for curtains (I used thick home decor fabric)

Iron on fabric bonding tape

Scissors
Curtain Rods (We scored a great deal at Ross)
Measuring Tape

And that's it!

Before you start, you want to measure your windows and decide on the length you want your curtains to be. I measured from closer to the ceiling to make the apartment windows look bigger. I added additional width and length to accommodate the hem's (an extra inch for both sides of the panel, 5 and 1/2 inches for the top and 2 inches to the bottom). Once I had the length and width, I cut my panels. Now it's time to apply the bonding tape. The tape is really easy to use. Line up the tape close to the edge of the fabric, and start ironing with the paper side up. The packaging provides instructions on how long to apply heat for different types of fabrics. Since I chose a thicker fabric I applied heat for 5 seconds per section. Once you have the strip applied you need to remove the paper from the back of the tape. Next you will fold you fabric over to finish your "hem". You will want to the width of your "hem" for both the sides and the bottom of your curtains to match across all panels.

Once you have the sides and bottom hems complete, it's time to do the top. There are multiple ways you can finish these. I chose to fold the top over 5 and 1/2 inches to allow the curtain rods to slide through. You can make hooks, or hot glue ribbon to the back to make loops. I chose to go with the easiest and cleanest way.

Once you have finished all of your hems, you'll want to iron your curtains. By this point I was so over ironing, but didn't want to have wrinkled curtains, so I took the time do it. Now all you need to do it hang them and you're done! 

Super easy curtains - and they look store bought. 
Also machine washable!