How to Make Reversible Curtains

Reversible or lined curtains are the easiest curtains to make. Here's how:

Steps

1
Understand approximate measurements. Gathered curtains are usually 1.5 to 2.0 times wider than a window.
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.
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3
Gather your fabric and sewing supplies.
4
Cut four identical pieces of fabric, allowing a half-inch seam allowance on all sides. Cut two pieces in each color.
5
With right sides together, stitch two pieces of fabric together.
- 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.
6
Turn the fabric right side out and iron it flat.
7
Tuck in a half-inch of fabric at the lower opening and stitch it together by hand.
8
Create the top ruffle. Stitch horizontally and one inch below the top of the curtain.
9
Stitch again, below the previous stitching, accommodating for the width of the curtain rod.
10
Using a seam ripper, open "just" the rod pocket at the side seams.
11
Slide the rods into the pockets and hang your curtains.
12
Finished.

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