How To Make A Cafe Curtain

Cafe curtains are a great way to add a touch of style and privacy to your home. They are also a relatively inexpensive and easy project to make yourself. Here are the steps on how to make a cafe curtain.

### Materials

Fabric
Lining fabric (optional)
Thread
Sewing machine
Measuring tape
Scissors
Iron and ironing board

### Instructions

1. Measure and cut the fabric.

Measure the width and height of the window you want to cover. Add 6 inches to the width and 8 inches to the height for hems. Cut two pieces of fabric to these measurements.

2. Hem the edges of the fabric.

Fold the bottom edge of the fabric up by 1 inch and press. Fold it up again by 1 inch and press. Stitch the hem in place. Repeat for the top and side edges of the fabric.

3. Create the casing for the rod.

Fold the top edge of the fabric down by 3 inches and press. Fold it down again by 3 inches and press. Stitch the casing in place, leaving a 1-inch opening in the center for the rod.

4. Insert the rod.

Thread the rod through the casing. Make sure the rod is centered in the casing.

5. Hang the curtain.

Hang the curtain on the window. You can use curtain hooks or clips to attach the curtain to the rod. ### Tips * Use a lightweight fabric for your cafe curtain, such as voile, cotton, or linen. * If you want your cafe curtain to be more opaque, you can add a lining fabric. * You can embellish your cafe curtain with trim, lace, or other embellishments. * Cafe curtains can be used in any room of your home, including the kitchen, living room, and bedroom.