How To Make Back Tab Lined Curtains

The curtains i used were 84 long but by taking out the hems they are a perfect length.

How to make back tab lined curtains.

Tab top curtains have evenly spaced fabric tabs attached to the top and these tabs are how the curtain attaches to the rod. After experimenting a bit and figuring it out i decided to write this diy back tab curtain tutorial chock full of photos in case you prefer step by step instructions you can print or pin. They have a seamless look top to bottom that can fit in any style from modern to traditional. In part one of the film jean ta.

We sewed the tabs very close to the top of the curtain which i think creates a cleaner more modern look than when the tabs are placed lower which creates a soft ruffling at the top. When open the tabs create pleats that have a nice drape but aren t too formal. There are many different tutorials for back tab curtains some of which propose a different construction or placement of the tabs. Back tab curtains hang from tabs hidden on the back of the curtain panel.

These curtains also have a drapery lining to help. Since i read your tutorial about lined back tab curtains i have followed up with making all my treatments this way. Easy to make back tab curtains lia griffith make these custom curtains with this clean and tailored back tab method. As side panels under a valance or alone on a decorative curtain rod these stationary curtains fit wherever a traditional.

These are so simple to make and you can follow the step by step tutorial. I just recently took 4 cheap black out curtains took all hems etc. As far as diy projects are concerned making tab top curtains is quite simple and a basic set of curtains only requires the fabric and a sewing machine or a needle and thread if you don t have a machine. Out washed them about 4 times and re made them using your tutorial.