Add Grommets to Curtains

Adding grommets to curtains transforms standard panels into sleek, modern window treatments with effortless glide. DIY kits include punch tools and metal or plastic rings in finishes like nickel, bronze, or colorful plastics. Key steps involve precise spacing (typically every 4-6 inches) and reinforcing fabric with interfacing to prevent tearing. This upgrade suits lightweight to medium fabrics—sheers, cottons, or linens—but may strain heavy velvets. Beyond aesthetics, grommets ease daily operation, especially for wide windows or sliding doors. Renters appreciate the non-permanent modification, often reversible. A cost-effective refresh, grommet additions prove that sometimes, small hardware changes yield dramatic style dividends.

One Mile Home Style Blog

So, now that you have seen how easy it was to turn a simple hardware store drop cloth into curtains , want to see how easy it is to really finish the…

New living room

sewing/crafts

Hello friends! I know in the past I’ve shown you how to make Ikea curtain panels into grommet top curtains, and I shared with you the curtains I made for Gus’ nursery, but I never got down to business and showed you how to make your own grommet curtain panels. I was in the market for a new curtain panel for the window at the top of my staircase, and I wanted to make it from this awesome triangle fabric (Stamped By Ellen Luckett) I picked up at the fabric store a few weeks ago. I figured “what they hey, man” this would be a good opportunity to put together a tutorial for anyone out there who is considering trying the same. I don’t do a ton about sewing, but I know my basics, and I can find my way around a sewing machine. I also know enough about making curtain panels to offer a few pointers from what I’ve learned in the past. First things first, you need to get your shiz together! Let’s start with your supply list: Next let’s talk logistics. The thing you need to know is the distance between your curtain rod and how long you would like the curtain to hang. I needed my curtains to hang 90″ from the curtain rood to the floor. I’ve already done the math for you figuring in seams and allowance for the fabric above the grommets. Add 10.5″ to your total and you have your curtain length. DISTANCE FROM ROD TO FLOOR + 10.5 = TOTAL AMOUNT OF FABRIC Curtain width isn’t as important. Most standard fabrics come between widths of 44″ and 56″. Any width of fabric within this range will work just fine with the style of grommets we are using. The tutorial continues after the jump, click on “read more” for the whole enchilada! Step 1: Now you’ve cut your fabric and you’re ready to start the real deal serious stuff. Okay you ready? Let’s measure fold and iron, over and over agai
n. So tough, right? Nah, this is easy. At the top of your curtain panel (the part of your fabric that will hang from the rod), use your seam gauge to measure a 1/2″, fold over and press. You did it! It should be noted, I’m just making one panel, because that’s all I need for my small window. If you’re making …

Diy curtains

Beautiful DIY curtains with grommets with simple step by step instructions. Works for both two story windows as well as normal height windows.

Sewing Projects

Grommets are one way to hang curtains. I really like how they look, the simplicity of using them, and how they create such nice folds with ease.These plastic grommets are incredibly quick and easy. If you’ve ever battled with metal grommets in a project, don’t let that scare you. These require no tools and they …

just do it

If you need new long drapes for your living room and want the trendy curtains with the grommets at the top, this is a very thrifty way of doing it. This photo only shows one of the panels. I bought two drop cloths for $10 each, using one for each panel.

For the Home

Follow this trick and get blackout curtains up in less than five minutes!