Interested in making your own curtains?! I’ll show you how to sew the easiest linen curtains to update your room. Come along for this quick and simple sewing tutorial as I’m working to transform this farmhouse bedroom into the perfect space for my daughter.
Today I’ll share with you how I cut my curtain panels and hem the edges, as well as how to buy fabric in bulk to save money and the simplest way to hang your curtain panels.
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How To Sew Linen Curtains:
- Measure: Grab a tape measure and get the full length of your desired curtain panel. I measured from the curtain rod to the floor and then added two inches for seam allowance (and a wide bottom hem).
- Choose your fabric: I chose a linen fabric in “off white” from Fabric Wholesale Direct. You can shop it here (*this is not an affiliate link): HERE
- Buying Fabric *NOTE: When buying fabric I recommend finding a fabric with a wide cuttable. This linen fabric is 60” wide so I was able to get two panels by cutting it both length and width-wise!
- Measure again once you receive your fabric! You know the old adage “measure twice, cut once” but there is so much truth to that!
- Cut your panels: I find it easiest to cut curtains on my floor so I have a large work area. Measure the length first, mark it and cut it off of the bolt of fabric. Fold the fabric in half length-wise to divide into two panels. Cut on the fold to create two equal panels for your window.
- Hem the edges: On each linen panel you will create a finished hem around the entire edge to prevent fraying. Start by making a small .25” fold along the edge and then fold it over again once more and secure. I like to call this a “rolled hem”. To make this process easier, secure the rolled hem before sewing buy ironing and fastening with pins.
Cutting Linen Curtain Panels:
Again, here I’m simply cutting the length off first, folding it in half length-wise and then cutting along that fold to ensure I have two matching panels for my window.
IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to allow for seam allowance in your length measurement! I added about two inches to my desired curtain length.
Sew Linen Curtains – Hemming Each Panel:
As you can see in the photos below, you will fold the edge over about a .25” and then fold it over once more to create a fully finished edge.
Then, you simply secure it along the inner edge of the fold with a straight stitch.
Repeat this process on all four sides of each panel.
Turn on some good music or a podcast, this part takes awhile…
Measure once more by hanging the panels on your curtain rod clips.
From here, I pin the perfect floor-length at the bottom and add a slightly wider hemline stitch to finish them off. And then you’re done! Hang them, steam them (which I still hadn’t done for this photo below) and enjoy!
These linen curtain panels are such a quick and simple sewing project and they add so much light and texture to the room! I love how they turned out!
DIY Linen Accent Pillow
- Measure your desired pillow size: I cut this pillow at about 34” x 14” to create a long accent pillow.
- Cut your pieces: You’ll need two pieces in 34” x 14” of the linen fabric for the front and back. I also added a lace overlay to the front of the pillow so I cut one piece in the same dimensions for that.
- Make your pillow “sandwich”: Lay out one of your linen pieces right side up, top with the lace overlay (also right side up). Finally, top with the second linen piece right side down. NOTE: The linen I used didn’t truly have a “right” or “wrong” side but I wanted to note this in case you’re using another fabric or prints for this project.
- Pin along the edge to secure the three layer sandwich.
- Sew the outer edge of the pillow leaving a small opening, about 5-6” for turning and filling (you want the opening to be big enough to fit your hand through).
- Turn the pillow: Remove the pins and turn the pillow right-side-out.
- Stuff the pillow: Use some poly-fil or repurposed pillow filling to stuff and shape your new pillow.
- Finish the open end: Lastly, you’ll want to hand stitch the open end that you used to fill the pillow. Simply turn the raw edge inward and stitch closed with a needle and thread.
- Enjoy your new handmade linen accent pillow! A custom piece sure to brighten your room!
Cut the two linen pieces for front and back.
Cut a third piece if adding the front lace overlay to the accent pillow.
Create your pillow “sandwich” with right sides together.
From here, you’ll secure the edge with pins and sew along the exterior leaving a 5-6” opening for turning and stuffing.
You’ll notice I add two pins close together to mark my opening. I do this so I won’t forget when I get to my machine… not that that ‘s ever happened to me before! lol!
Turn the pillow right side out from that small opening. You’ll want to make sure your corners are fully turned as well.
Stuff your pillow with poly-fill or recycled filling to create a plump and sturdy accent pillow that will hold its shape. I find that you almost want to overfill them if you can.
Turn the raw edges of your opening inward and secure with a simple and subtle hand stitch.
Enjoy your new handmade linen accent pillow!
If you want to see the full reveal of my daughter’s farmhouse bedroom makeover, head over to my YouTube channel to take a look!
Hope to see you there and thanks for stopping by today!
– Lauren
Shopping Links:
Please note these links are non-affiliate/non-commission links – simply for your convenience! Full disclosure, I did receive a large discount on my order to try out this fabric but I wouldn’t recommend it to you if I didn’t love it myself! I was very happy with the fabric and how this project came together!
- Linen Fabric 60” wide: https://www.fabricwholesaledirect.com… (Curtains were color “off-white” and pillow was color “gold”)
- Similar clips for curtains (*not an affiliate link): https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-…
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