DIY Gathered Curtains

Red curtains make a powerful design statement, injecting energy, warmth, and drama into any space they adorn. This bold color choice ranges from deep burgundies that evoke old-world luxury to bright scarlets that create modern vibrancy. Red’s psychological impact—associated with passion, excitement, and warmth—makes it particularly effective in living rooms and dining areas where stimulating conversation is desired. The color’s intensity can be balanced with neutral walls and furnishings or embraced fully for maximalist impact. Practical considerations for red curtains include selecting fade-resistant fabrics, as bright reds can be susceptible to sunlight bleaching over time. Many high-quality red curtains use solution-dyed fabrics or UV-protective linings to maintain their rich hue. Red works beautifully with various materials—velvet for opulence, linen for casual elegance, or silk for formal spaces. When paired with metallic accents like gold or brass hardware, red curtains achieve especially luxurious effects. This versatile color can read as traditional in dark tones or contemporary in bright shades, adapting to diverse interior styles while always commanding attention.

window treatments

How to Make Gathered Curtain Panels. Hung on a decorative rod, gathered curtain panels frame the window while adding style to the room. The gathered heading crosses all design themes and extra panels, typically one fabric-width wide, can be added for large windows. Their stationary positioning makes them fuss-free, …

Sewing projects

How to Make Reversible Curtains. Reversible or lined curtains are the easiest curtains to make. Here’s how: Understand approximate measurements. Gathered curtains are usually 1.5 to 2.0 times wider than a window.

Sewing tips \u0026 tutorials

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Sewing for the home

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Making your own window treatments can save money and let you design a space that is truly you. A great way to start is with a valance — a short curtain that can be hung over blinds or with other drapes. There are many types of valances and it’s fun to play around once you have some practice.

Window Dressings

Make your own curtains using this sewing tutorial. Gathered top panel curtains add a unique detail and charm to plain curtains, which makes them great for a bedroom.

Curtains

Let’s face it, custom-made curtains cost a boatload of money. If you are in the market for something elaborate with fancy jabots and swags, it’s probably money well spent. But, if you have your sights set on something much simpler, like gathered curtains, learn to make them yourself. If you’re…