I am the Curtain-Making Master

Okay, fine, I'm not exactly the master... but I made a lot of curtains!
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[@ne2ko714]

Once you know how to make curtains i think buying them becomes irrelevant, i mean just get the material you like to the exact size you need and bam, custom curtains.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Exactly! I don't think I'll ever buy curtains again!

[@theclumsyprepper]

That is so true. I refuse to buy curtains and all mine are homemade.

[@digging4roots]

Great start. Some tips may help in the future. When we moved into our current home, I had to deal with 3 floors of windows! While I knew how to make a basic curtain, I didn't know about any of the variations or the math. What I did find was there are quite a few great books on the topic. One of them (which I loaned to someone and never got back) was nothing more than 1000's of window treatment drawings showing the construction components. It was the most enlightening book I had and it inspired me to try some very unusual (and not difficult) window treatments. Along the way, I learned that you typically want 2-3 times the window width for the amount of fabric in a curtain and more for a drape. The height (how much above or below the curtain rod) and length, depends on a lot of factors, not least of which, I'm sure you know, is your preference. But even then, there were recommendations in the various books based on providing a balanced look. Any who, that was almost 20 years ago and I wouldn't be surprised if most, if not all of this, is now available on line. FYI I think the book I had was called something like Big Book of Window Treatments. I do recall I found it at our local Home Depot.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That's some great info, I'll have to keep an eye out for that book!

[@horsenroundstudio]

"Too late!" LOL, you kill me. Just watched this one, and now you're in the throes (I hope) of moving to the newly purchased house after doing all this for a rental you had hoped to be in for years. *sigh* But I'm in the process of acquiring fabric for curtains as well, and have never sewn them, so this was fun and encouraging.

[@tasanijanus7092]

I argue that unwavering determination in the face of endless windows(&neighbors) is curtain mastery.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Haha I'll take it!

[@emilyrln]

Omg watching this after learning that y'all'll be moving… 💀 hopefully you can find great new uses for all of the fabric!

[@poetmaggie1]

I hope you can use the curtains in your new house.

[@sharonwarbler6550]

As a Brit, I also say Kur'n., but then I'm not posh. Lol

[@judithphillips3436]

Hi, several years ago when I remarried I moved into a brand new two story house!, and counting the number of windows came to 32!Being brand new no window coverings, accessories to hang curtains aka drapes and a husband who wanted maroon velvet curtains! ( imagine the cost?) so microfibre was the next option, which was in fact quite thin so a lining was required, so eventually 3 pass lining was chosen. The width of fabric was 60 inches, but one window was a double sized sliding double door, opening on to a small sized balcony, on the second floor, the total size being 6 metres wide (sorry don’t know what that is in inches,). Each curtain had curtain tape that required to be pleated, which was the easiest because 3 pronged curtain hooks did the trick. Long story short this ‘window’, each curtain had 2 1/2 drops in it making 5 drops in all!, plus the same amount of lining, the weight was enormous, the curtain tracks had to be secured every 9 inches or so, which took me ages to put up and secure (new hubby didn’t like heights!) these walls were 8 1/2 feet high, downstairs they were 9 feet high!, although glad windows weren’t floor to ceiling! At one stage I had to order a full bolt of this fabric which was 50 metres about maybe 70 feet! which was no where enough. However after 4 years we separated, add insult to injury he never ever gave me any monetary amount to pay for these curtains nor anything for my labour, calculations and overall cost! Will never ever forget making these curtains nor the look when they were finished!

[@shadowlandsfarmandcreamery5400]

You make sewing 11 curtains in one video IS interesting, cuz you're fun and random and make great facial expressuons. Was happy to go on that ride with you😊

[@michellecornum5856]

Totally agree.

[@CrankyOtter]

If it makes you feel better, the glottal stop in place of a /t/ is the same phoneme, if actually phonetically different in sound. /Kur’-in/ = /Kur-tin/

[@MauraVH]

Loved this! you’re making my ikea curtains shrink in shame. Also that purple dress is absolutely stunning on you!!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Aw thank you!!

[@traceyjones9049]

I want to come visit you not only because your fun but material is cheaperthere

[@crystalkeller722]

Charlie-watching you sew ANYTHING becomes entertaining. It’s a special kind of watching your creative wheels turn. Love it.

[@lizzaturnbull]

I am totally with you on the splitting the days in half - so much better for our bouncy brains 😂😂

[@carriemeaway9837]

Is that the rose pillow I made out of a sweater?!? 😊

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Heck yes it is! It's been part of my home decor for several years now!

[@arrowwishes8766]

Plans for the other fabric you bought?

[@gettheetothestitchery]

So, so many plans... Keep an eye out for it in upcoming videos! hehehehe

[@sarahl2481]

finding this vid after duplicating the old curtains in the dining room with an equally heavy but more cheerier vertical striped fabric, and even matching the stripes on the tabs to the curtains so they are 'seamless'...without a 'pattern' bar the old curtains themselves...what COVID lockdown fun that was. Probably should have made them another few inches longer...but hey, at least they are made, up, and usable!!! And then I 'recovered' the seats of the dining chairs with the same fabric, and used the leftover bits to make elastic tubs to hold the pot lids on to the pots while they are on their pot-hanger....so matchy-matchy! I may have enough to do another smaller recover, just haven't decided what at this time. Maybe a flounce for the kitchen window?

[@dagwoodspott2199]

AWESOME !!! I so admire your versatility as a stitcher ;) I loved the Matt/Flick interlude as well ;) Thanks for sharing ;D

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@ElisaAllen]

The faces in the sewing machine 😦😦😦😦😦😦😦 Didn't realize it was the tv.

[@juanitaconover8836]

I, personally, enjoyed your curtain-making video; inspiring me to make a new curtain, or 2! Having different hanging strategies for each and none being too difficult for my sewing level, I think I could actually do this; THANK YOU!👏🏻

[@theclumsyprepper]

Your man playing with the dog was hilarious. I have two young dogs (actual brother and sister) and they are so funny when they play. As for the curtains - I find tabs to be the easiest method for hanging them and like to use fancy ribbons to make them. I always line them too - I live in a rural and don't have many neighbours but I still want privacy and stop the wind and cold coming in. Loved your old net curtains btw, I am a big fan of them.

[@theartsypixie2771]

Awww the potentially years to come part while watching this 9 to 10 months later, and knowing about the move makes me tired for you.

[@munroenotmonroe]

I love the fabric you chose for the guest bedroom. Hope you saved some for overalls! 😂

[@munroenotmonroe]

Just realized how old this video is lol. Does that mean I made it to the core audience level?!

[@villagesteader3552]

Great job. Those lace curtains really do get dirty! We bought a house that had been unoccupied for 3 years, and they were on long wide original Victorian windows. Living room, dining, and formal parlor, they were so filthy that I was gagging. But it had all original woodwork and big pocket doors…so much character! We ended up selling the house to my sister-in-law and she painted all of that beautiful woodwork white! The horror I felt was tangible!🧐😢

[@christinegraham2579]

I hate it when nitwits paint gorgeous woodwork! 😭😤🤯

[@jaytalbot1146]

@5:12 It's weird watching videos out of sequence, I'm here from the future to mention you probably don't need to put too much effort into those specific windows.... @23:07 well, good news, planning to redo some of them is a year or two is going to work out ok!

[@annieingram8323]

I love the fabric you used for the bedroom curtains!

[@DanielleStJohn]

[to the tune of "Hot Pocket" jingle] 🎼Rod Pocket!🎶

[@TheresaDaigle-v7i]

lol i do the half day things too . sometimes 2 or 3 hours are good the a switch is needed.

[@cheekyb71]

Watching KZbin and tv and movies in my 41 years on earth I have come to the realisation that this is a uniquely American problem... when you move into a new house here in New Zealand there will already be curtains in situ. I've moved house every 18 months on average and have never once moved into a home that didn't have curtains! The only time that happens here is if you build a new house, but you'd put curtains in as part of decorating before you move in! 😂

[@cheekyb71]

Oh, also - all curtains here would be thermal backed (rubberised) and or "light blocking" (triple layered with black as the middle layer). What you had in the sitting room aren't curtains, they're "nets" or "terralines" - privacy screens that still let in light ❤

[@marisameans9859]

Cur'n is a proper pronunciation. 😂

[@CharredFibers]

I've just been asked to make curtains for the preschool where my sister works. They want covers for the storage area. 48"x57"!!!

[@Dr.JulieJames]

Did you make the purple dress? Better question would be did you make all the outfits in video?

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Actually, I don't think I made anything I wore in this video! The purple dress was from Target - it's a gem!

[@klegessegelk7527]

9:37 love that purple dress

[@pegasuvius9765]

I have notions. Lot of hooks.

[@Kera.S.]

Fun video. Tfs

[@livc1981]

😂😂😂 The curtains look awesome 👍 and the whole process you go through is fun to watch. 😁

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!