How to Sew Lined Back Tab Curtains (Tutorial)
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I'm so happy that I kept searching, as this was the best and easiest explaination for just what I needed! Thanks!!
Correction: Add 3” (not 2 like the video instructs) to your desired finished width of each panel, per the written instructions. Love this pattern - it turned out great!!
Exactly I was just getting to that part where I was taking notes and thought wait a second first she said an inch on each side now it’s an inch and a half
She did a great job with this tutorial,cant wait to get sewing! thanks for the tutorial
I'm about to make curtains for my guest room and I'm totally going to use this method. Thanks for the tutorial!
This tutorial helped me to learn how to do these drapes for my daughter. I liked that it was simple and explained well. Thank you!
I see this video was posted awhile ago, but I'm so glad it is available! I'm new to sewing and I just finished a pair of lined rod pocket curtains. I followed along with this video and the other (how to sew rod pocket curtains). The curtains are for my daughter's nursery, and they came out so well! Very easy to follow instructions. Thank you so much for the help! Lisa FL.
Excellent tutorial straight to the point with no going on and one like some. Never seen this type of curtain before so new to me in the UK. And teacher seems so not over the top. Thank you.
Happy we could help!
Absolutely brilliant tutorial. Bought the fabric and made pair of curtains for my Grandson's Nursery using your clear instructions. I am really pleased with them and everyone who sees them says how professional they look. Thank you for sharing this video.
I just got a sewing machine and am working on making curtains for my little girls. You sold me at "if you can sew a straight line". Haha! Thanks so much for the info and keeping it simple! The back tab curtains are a bit of an ambitious project for me but I think this walks me through it just fine!
Awesome Mareeliza! Have you tried it yet? :)
Yes! I made curtains for two rooms so four panels. They are awesome! I have to get rods to hang them still but my little girls are excited!
Nice job!! :)
Thanks to you and your super helpful video!
Thanks for this tutorial! I made lovely drapes with your instructions. I did also learn the blind hem stitch for the top and bottom -- definitely encourage others to try it! It's not bad once you figure it out.
Thanks for the easy to follow video. I made a set of curtains following your instructions today. This was my first-ever non-quilting sewing project and I'm so happy with the results. Thanks once again. :)
I didn't think I liked back tab curtains, but these turned out so beautiful. Thank you for the great tutorial. I will be making these curtains soon.
What a great tutorial! Thank you, my curtains turned out very professionally.
Brilliant video. Thank you so much. I am now on my third set of back tab curtains using it. Simples! x
Excellent video. My curtains turned out beautiful and you saved me a trip to the fabric store and some cash to buy curtain tabs and hardware. I was surprised how the massive amounts of fabric (I have a huge window) all folded neatly away.
I just made my first panel and it looks great! Thank you so much for this tutorial.
I just made panels for 2 windows. It went so quickly! The instructions were easy to follow, and I'm very proud of how they turned out.
YAY!
About to make curtains in the kitchen for the french doors. Thank you for showing this very easy to follow tutorial!
Brilliant Video.. simple and clear instructions. I’ve made two lots of curtains. Thank you for taking the time to make and share this video
Thank you for this and thank you *so much* for also providing written instructions!
This was really helpful! Your instructions told me everything I needed to know to modify my Ikea curtains. Thank you so much!
After searching for hours I’ve finally come across a video that I can follow! So excited about this x
Love this tutorial. I've seen others and it's like what?? This one is easy to understand. I'm making some curtains and am using this technique. Thanks again.
Thank you! Just what I needed! Great instructions, clear and easy to understand. Hadn't considered back tabs for my new curtains until I saw this. I can see many advantages, the nice drape being a big plus! Wonderful...
So good to hear michelle zito!
Just what I needed direct and straight to the point thank you 😊
Thanks for posting this. It's easy to follow and it looks professional
You're very welcome :)
Great tutorial!! I just made my daughter curtains in her room and now I feel confident in making my custom curtains for my living room!
I am so happy we could help! Best of luck with your project!
Thank you! I did curtains for a few rooms in my house with this tutorial. They came out perfectly
That's awesome! I am so happy we could help!!
Ohhh my goodness, you made this so easy to understand. It was simple and very informative. You've made me feel confident enough to try sewing.
Glad it was helpful! You got this!!
Very helpful instructions. Glad I watched before I started my project.
the easiest video ever, great help as i m going to make one for my bedroom
thank you! this is the best, easiest at everything is clearly demonstrated and explained
Fantastic tutorial. I needed this exactly! Thanks!
Great job with this tutorial. Thank you so much!!!
Those curtains look great. You made it look so easy. I think Martha Stewart has some competition. Have a blessed Christmas.
Aww thanks Suzanne Small!! :)
A much more straight forward way of attaching lining. I am so glad I watched this I was going to pay someone to make them for me.
You can do it!
I cannot sew a stitch but I want to learn and your tutorials make me feel so confident that I can .
Great to hear, we believe in you!
I did it...THANK YOU!
Thanks for the video! Very well explained. Just made my first set 3 more to go!!
Great to hear Kristen! We'd love to know how they turn out when they're done :)
Thank you for this excellent tutorial. I have no experience sewing but was able to make curtains. I watched and rewatched and rewatched again every step. There were a few mishaps, mainly due to my inexperience and the fact that the sewing machine is very old (such as the needle falling out midway, and the thread coming out of the needle when I had to pass over thick areas (tabs plus curtaiin). But overall the result was good. Thanks again!
You're welcome! Great to hear that you're happy with how your curtains came out :)
Just what I was looking for. I have baseboard heaters but I didn't want more valances. I had to decide on a window length drape instead of the floor length my heart desired. I still wanted some fullness at the top but not pleats or gathers. The back tabs are a perfect solution.
Thanks and no problem. I simply cut the lining down a bit to use the 3/4" foldover measurements. They turned out great. Thanks for the tutorial, Lovely method and no hardware required.
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thank you for sharing .how to sew a curtain..that was really easy and informative..once im done with the curtains i will surely send you the pictures..
thanking you..
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Great tutorial! I hadn't thought of back tabs. I can't wait to try!
Good luck!
Excellent tutorial. I now feel confident to sew my own curtains.
You can do it!
Thank you so much for the clear and encouraging instructions!
You are so welcome!
I hope I don't screw this up... wish me luck everyone.... my first attempted at making curtains... I bet they come out like the dress on I Love Lucy.... ha ha
Girl...I myself going and try for the first time during the weekend...wish me luck also.....
How'd it go?
Excellent! Thanks for sharing.
What a neat idea... cant wait to make my curtains now :)
I've made these blackout curtains before for my grandsons and they turned out great! Getting ready to make some more because my grandsons are finally old enough that they want separate rooms. Note to self: remember to take into consideration the repeating pattern to match the panels! (Last ones were vertical stripes, so I didn't have to worry about it).
Good work! And good luck with your new project!
This was a great tutorial! Thanks so much! One thing I learned in making mine - my measurements were off by a small amount and the finished length was about 1" too short so I'll need to rip the seam out of the bottom hem and re-adjust (so glad the bottom hem is is so generous!). If I make these again (and I definitely will), I'll make the following slight changes: Create the sides hems, then the top hem with tabs, and finish with the bottom hem. When folding/ironing the bottom hem, check your work - measure the "finished" length NOW before sewing. This way, the 4" fold can be adjusted to ensure the perfect length if needed. Oh - and next time, I'll cut my fabric properly. :-) Thanks again, OFS!
Hi Abby, thanks for the suggestion! We appreciate feedback and are always trying to make our videos the best they can be. In other curtain tutorials we started doing the bottom hem last for the exact same reason you suggest. (This was our first curtain tutorial!) I'm glad you were able to fix the length and good luck on future curtains!
easy to make curtain. . good explanation 👍
That's completely awesome!!!!
Am totally in love with your way of explaining..very clear instructions...wish u cud help me with buttoned tabs as I have fixed railings which can't be taken off..tons love
Thanks Mona! Yes, you could easily modify these instructions to make them buttoned tabs. Instead of sewing the bottom of the tabs under the bottom of the header, you could add button holes to the bottom of the tabs and sew buttons at the bottom of the header.
Thanks for sharing.💖 I will try this.
Thank you for this tutorial, it is very helpful. I'm going to try it out.
Best of luck!! You got this!
Loved the tutorial !!
Thank you!
Excellent! Thank you so for sharing.
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Very pretty!
This was a great video tutorial. Thank You!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Now, I love the finish look, easy tutorial. You were in a cramp space, with the iron and sewing machine. Awkward! Love these curtains. Thanks for sharing.
Best simple tutorial I found so far. I'm not good at big steps and measurements I'm always off. The way she explain the video help me understand a lot more than using tape and doing a lot of folding. I like to know how much yards I need to make a curtain. I'm a novice and if the window is certain length do you need to get a little more material so the curtain won't be coming out short. I notice you folded the end how much more material i need to buy?.
You'll need to add 10 inches to your desired finished length to account for the hems. Also if you're working with a patterned fabric and want to match up the design, you'll need extra. We have written instructions and photos too, which can be helpful along with the video: www.onlinefabricstore.net/makersmill/how-to-sew-lined-back-tab-curtains/
Thanks for this great tutorial! I scaled it up to giant size and am making a drape for my sliding glass door. I'm So excited to throw away our ugly and broken vertical blinds.
Beautiful, thank you very much
You're very welcome Elizabeth :)
Looks like something I could do!
How lovely,well done. ❤️xxxx
Really help me to make one for the first time .
Best of luck to you!!
Muy bonita sencilla y elegante . Si complicaciones 😊
I'm using your tutorial for 6 little windows. Wish me luck ;)
How did it go? I’m gonna be doing mine hopefully today.
@dcwatashi for all purposes it's perfect. I needed to block out light and cold air. They are cute too! Good luck.
@@ifferl8781 mine are going to cover the window above my front door because sometimes I want to block the light
And I wanted something that would hide the curtain rod as much as possible
really really picky but I love that fabric she used
Thank you for this video. How would I put a leading edge on the curtain?
Fabulous - terimakasih (thank you)
I'm actually spacing mine about 4 inches apart on the tabs I hope that works otherwise I'll only have to use four tabs and hopefully having five they'll gather up more that's what I'm hoping for... thanks love this tutorial!
very nice idea....
Thank you!!!
Beautiful! I'm go for it!
I just wonder about de needle in the sew machine... what kind is need?
Thanks a lot! from México :D
+Sofía Barrios The needle is a size 90/14 universal needle.
wow so fun .. thanx
Thanks Dano0otah Let us know if there are other sewing and DIY tutorials you'd like to see on our channel.
Good jobs
I have a question on the measurements. You instruct to add 2" to the finished width of the curtain fabric, and the lining should be cut to the FINISHED width of your panel. Later, you say to pin the lining to the fabric and fold over 3/4", press, then foldover another 3/4". Should the instructions then be to add 3" to the finished width? With your instructions, i only have 1" on each side of my lining to fold over. Where did i go wrong?
mrscms831 You're right, it should be add 2" and fold over 1/2" twice (or add 3" and fold over 3/4" twice). Either way will look fine. Sorry about that!
What a great tutorial. You break the steps down to make for an unintimidating project. I would like to try this. Can you tell me how to determine what the finished length of my curtains should be; how do I measure that? Thanks :)
+LoveMyHome Alot Thanks! The finished length of your curtains really depends on your personal preferences. How far above and below your window do you want your curtains to go? There's really no right answer. You can install the curtain rod anywhere from the window trim to the ceiling, and then the curtain can end at the window sill or go to the floor, or even past floor.
Install the curtain rod where you want first, then measure from the top of the rod to where you want the curtain to end. The curtain will extend about 1/2" above the rod, so add that amount to your measurements to determine the finished length. If you want the curtain to end right at the floor, I'd suggest cutting the fabric a little extra long and finish the rest of the curtain before the bottom hem. Then you can hang the curtain and mark exactly where to hem the bottom to get it to end right at the floor. Hope that helps!
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Thanks for the quick reply! So, if I understand correctly, "The curtain will extend about 1/2" above the rod" means the finished length of my curtain would fall 1/2" above my floor, assuming I initially measure from the top of the rod to the floor. Is that right?
+LoveMyHome Alot Yes, correct.
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waoo look so nice...
Thanks felidia rosario! We appreciate you watching.
Grazie!
This tutorial is great. Would you recommend putting curtain weights in the bottom hem?
Thank you Kelsey Griffith! Weights do tend to enhance the drape of curtains but they'd look nice without as well. Here are a few options if you're interested :) www.onlinefabricstore.net/type-supplies/product-group-weights/use-drapery.htm Let me know if you have any other questions! -Abbey
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Hi This is a great video! Very clear and concise.
I was somewhat surprised that you didn't use buckram for the header. Would that help or hurt? I want the header to be crisp and not roll over the rod, but don't want it to be too stiff to open fully. I am going to be making wide drapes (two or two and a half widths of fabric per panel) if that makes any difference.
+Lorraine Harmon Hi Lorraine, I found that there were enough layers of fabric here that it didn't need buckram for stiffness. But I don't think it would hurt either. It might help to further define the pleats formed at the top when the curtain is open. The fabric used here is a medium weight, but if your fabric is a lighter weight, buckram may be a good idea.
Thank you for your thoughtful response. It is a big help!
Merci beaucoup
I love your tutorial. How would I add an additional flannel interlining?
I would love to see this as well. I wonder if you would consider also explaining how to insert drapery weights? You have explained and demonstrated the process for the tab backed draperies very well. Will be watching for further demos! Thank you!
We now have a curtain video that includes sewing in drapery weights if you're still interested! th-cam.com/video/5TZqZjZUGJI/w-d-xo.html
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Hi what a great tutorial video. I have been wondering how to get the fullness at the top without using wave tapes etc. The rod that Im planning to use is much thicker, will I need to adjust the top hem seam and tabs by a great deal or do the tabs allow for bigger rods? Thank you
Thanks, Helen McAulay! The measurements in the video will easily accommodate a larger curtain rod up to about 1.5" in diameter. If it's larger than that, add an inch or two to the tab and top hem measurements to be safe. It doesn't hurt to have plenty of extra room so they will slide easily. Good luck!
OnlineFabricStore.net That's great, thank you. Hoping to try the same style on some sheer curtains too perhaps as I really like the concealed tabs. Fingers crossed though as I've never sewn sheers before.
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Nice video, my new friend! Thumbs for your channel.
Thanks!
Excellent tutorial. Well done. Question - what would you say is the finished hanging width of these curtains in your photo? I'm not sure what width I should start with to get my desired hanging width of 10-12" wide.
Hi Jenny! I actually going to send you over to our drapery calculator. It will give you exact measurements (it'll do the work for you!) Check this out - www.onlinefabricstore.com/drapery-yardage-calculator.aspx
@@onlinefabricstore Thank you! Really appreciate your help.
I think that this is all very clear, with precise instructions in all parts, except I was wondering why you do not sew some of your seam work with a blind hem stitch which would give your lovely fabrics a more streamlined neater look. None of the stitching would appear on the top surfaces and they will be super. Thanks
Debbie Walkeden That would look nice! We wanted to gear this tutorial toward beginner sewers who may be intimidated by curtains, so I wanted to make it as accessible as possible. But the blind hem stitch would be great for a future tutorial. Thanks for the suggestion!
Do you think this style would be okay for a sliding glass door (one wide panel) or would the grommet or pinch pleated version be better? I want something that will slide open easily.
Hi Ms Luv 2 Bead, All three would slide easily, but something to consider with the back tab curtains is a panel usually can't be opened as wide as the others. When open, the tabs will prevent the curtain from being pushed to the side past a certain point (the combined width of all the tabs). You can make the tabs narrower, like 1" instead of 2" and this won't be as much of an issue.
While I think all 3 types could work well, the grommet curtains would slide the easiest and not take up as much space when open as the others, if that's something that is important.
I broke my sewing machine needle for the first time yesterday.
I'd been filled with confidence after several successful projects and decided to alter my bedroom curtains (taking them up and making them into hidden tab tops at the same time).
I had everything pinned in place, I was feeling so confident... I started to sew and *ping*! Snap! My needle broke :(. You'd think I'd have considered needing a thicker needle to sew layers of curtain material... lesson learned lol.
I now have no curtains until Wednesday when the new needles arrive.
You got this!!
I did ;). Not perfect but they no longer double up as a dog bed from pooling on the floor lol
I made my curtain panels exactly as directed. After they had been hanging for about 6 weeks, the decor fabric (not the lining) made a weird little pouf or “bag” at the bottom hem. Almost as if the outer fabric stretched out, but the lining didn’t. What did I do wrong?😕