| I think everyone would agree that the design of your | | | | for a rod and are perfect for the living room or |
| curtains or drapes can change the mood of the entire | | | | bedrooms. Considering the nature of the design, this |
| room. We spend countless hours pondering on how to | | | | valance drapes into swags near the hem, and a |
| design them, or even go to the point of window | | | | tieback will set the mood just right. |
| shopping in malls to get the right imagination to hit you. | | | | Give your window some accessories |
| Well, look no further. The answer to your window | | | | Accessorizing isn't only for people but also for curtains |
| problems can be found in home decorating magazines | | | | as well. A few laces and voiles here and there could |
| that you can find anywhere. Inside is a treasure throve | | | | dramatically accentuate your curtains looks |
| of amazing window designs, as well as detailed | | | | immediately. |
| descriptions on how to make them. | | | | Choosing the right fabric is the heart and soul of your |
| Get the right design for your window | | | | curtains. Cotton and polyester are the most common |
| Romina Abrigo Editor of the "Sewing Machine | | | | fabrics used in curtains and are quite cheap. If you |
| Reviews" website -- -- pointed out; | | | | have your eyes set on a more luxurious design; then |
| "…First step for a window makeover is to select a | | | | silk or satin would be perfect. |
| curtain that would look good on it. You need to make | | | | Aside from the fabric, you can also change the pattern |
| sure that your design won't make your window look | | | | for your curtains; you can settle for embroidered with |
| slapdash but instead make a lasting impression on | | | | assorted designs, stripes for a 2 color bargains, or |
| anyone who is in the room…" Added Romina Abrigo | | | | even a floral pattern if you are into nature. |
| You need to decide whether a floor-length curtain or a | | | | Simple tips to get started! |
| hanging piece will be perfect for your window. A | | | | Now that you have the design firmly in mind, as well as |
| floor-length inspires a formal air, while a hanging curtain | | | | the color and fabrics, you can now get started with |
| gives off a light and casual ambience. | | | | creating your very first curtain. First stop is to measure |
| Next stop will be the color of your choice. Even if your | | | | your window; if aiming for a hanging curtain then you |
| chosen design from a home decor magazine suits | | | | can just measure the length and width of your |
| your taste yet the color clashes horribly with the room | | | | window, just make sure that you give an extra 4" at |
| color, then you are in a dilemma. Be creative in your | | | | the bottom and sides for your hem and around 3" for |
| task since most designs aren't color dependent, so you | | | | you rod pocket. |
| have the freedom to pick out the best color to suit | | | | If you are aiming for a floor-length window, then you |
| your room best. | | | | need to measure all the way down to the floor; just |
| Your creativity is your best design tool | | | | make sure that you lessen around 3" so that your |
| Let's take your living room for example, if your window | | | | curtain won't spread ungainly on the floor when it's |
| is overlooking a garden or somewhere with a broad | | | | finished. |
| expanse, then a Jacquard curtain would be perfect. | | | | A very useful tip is to wash and dry your fabric first |
| Its contemporary scroll design will add a custom | | | | before attempting to cut or measure, this will allow the |
| archaic look to your room; and since a decorative rod | | | | fabric to shrink. Most fabrics shrink, and we don't want |
| is used to hang the curtain, you won't have any | | | | your finished product to shrink on the first wash. It's |
| problems putting it up, not to mention that it adds to the | | | | also recommended that you iron out your fabric to |
| details. | | | | make sure that you get a good straight surface to |
| If you are more interested in light curtains instead of | | | | work with to minimize, or eliminate, errors. |
| the heavy Jacquards, then a Monaco curtain will be | | | | "…All in all, designing and creating curtains is quite |
| perfect for you. The drapes are sewn with pockets | | | | easy. |