# How to Make a Drop Curtain
A drop cloth curtain can provide an inexpensive way to cover your windows without purchasing ready-made curtains. Because drop cloths can be dyed and painted, you can customize the look of your curtains to match a room's decor. You can also create custom-sized curtains for irregularly sized windows. Making a drop cloth curtain is a relatively straightforward task that requires only basic sewing equipment.
Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Drop cloth
- Thread
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Fabric dye
- Fabric paint
Instructions
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Measure the height and width of the window with a measuring tape.
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Measure the drop cloth and mark the cut lines with a pencil. The drop cloth should be about 3 inches longer than the height of the finished curtain and about two to three times the width of the window. Cut the drop cloth along the cut lines.
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Fold 1 inch of the sides and bottom of the drop cloth over and sew along the seams with a threaded sewing machine. Tie and cut the end of the thread with scissors.
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Fold the top edge of the drop cloth over about 2 inches and sew along the seam to create a loop for the curtain rod. Tie and cut the end of the thread with scissors.
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Dye or paint the drop cloth as desired with fabric dye or paint to create a custom look for your curtain.
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