How to make a shower curtain at home
This time I tried to make shower curtains with a small budget and the truth is that they were very easy and practical, so I share the feat and I hope you will try it too. is a great way to save money and get custom shower curtains.
Materials:
A piece of plastic of the height and width we think is appropriate for our bathroom (remember to leave about 30cm or more as you want the curtain to be pleated). A rod to hang the shower curtain. Plastic hooks or medium string.How do you do?
You can choose clear, colored or patterned plastic, they sell it in fabric and decor stores but look for it a bit thick so it resists movement as there are very thin plastics.
The first thing we are going to do is make sure the edges of the plastic are exactly straight, if not cut them so they are even. Now we make a finger width crease on the edges except in high and glued with silicone, then reinforced with nylon thread.
At the top, fold in about 4 fingers and glue only where the edge meets the length of the plastic, leaving a tunnel in the middle and reinforce with nylon.
You can either drive the bar through the center of this crease or prepare it to attach the hooks.
Taking this part of the double plastic, make a few holes along the curtain centered and separated, finally insert the hooks in them or pass a piece of string through each hole and tie it until all the holes are completed.
How to make shower curtains, in different patterns
We still need to buy these curtains, now you can learn how to make shower curtains.
You will see how, with simple procedures, you can learn how to make shower curtains with your designs.
Now let's see, what materials will we need to make shower curtains.
I'll try to give you several options, though, so you can develop your own style.
Let's start with the first option to learn how to make shower curtains.
TRADITIONAL
Among the materials we will need to learn how to make shower curtains we have
Buy three yards of rubber, plastic, or waterproof fabric.
Ribbon of plastic curtain rings.
Set of rings for shower curtains, they can be decorative.
Of course the tape measure, the scissors, the sewing machine or the thread, and the thick needle.
I advise you to buy three meters of plastic because generally the showers are between 1.20 and 1.50 wide.
It is always good for the curtain to be crinkled to contain the water, in the shower area.
CURTAIN PREPARATION
In this first option on how to make shower curtains, we will see how easy it is to assemble a curtain.
The first thing we are going to do is locate a large space where we can lay out the fabric.
Remember that in this case we make the traditional curtain, but with some details.
In this case the curtain or the grip tape, we will use the classic curtain
Because drilling and setting hoops involves having a rivet-style tool.
So it is more convenient to use a ready-made hoop, it is important to make adjustment seams.
Using pins, we will attach the curtain tape to the fabric.
Remember to join right to right then pass the seam and both stay right.
You have to pass a wrinkled seam to walk on the junction of the fabric with the curtain tape.
Read more: How to make curtains for the living room
APPLICATION OF VARIOUS FABRICS FOR THE CURTAIN
In this case we will learn how to make shower curtains by applying other fabrics.
We always see the plastic fabric or the raincoat of the same colors and designs or transparent.
Now we can combine this option to give a delicate touch to our bathroom.
I believe curtains always add a delicate touch to a particular environment.
For this case we are going to need the waterproof fabric which is important because of the contact with water.
You're going to choose a fabric that can be stuffed, although I don't prefer it that thick because of the weight.
Both fabrics would add enough weight to curve the base where you will place the curtain.
But you can get an upholstery type fabric with nice patterns and less bulk.
You will buy the same number of yards, at least 3 yards so that it is well crumpled.
You buy your tape for curtains or you can also design curtains with the same fabric.
Of course, your sewing tools to make your curtain.
TREAT
Continuing with another pattern on how to make shower curtains, we are going to combine fabrics.
Lay out the plastic fabric and over it the patterned fabric you have chosen to combine.
The fabric is likely to be larger than the plastic, you will need to trim the excess fabric.
Then knit the hem on the sides and bottom of the fabric to avoid wasting fabric.
Always, before cutting, leave at least one and a half centimeters to roll, thicker there does not look good.
After hemming, tie the two fabrics together at the top before attaching the ribbon.
Although it is two seams in three frames, it is better because it will give a better fit to the fabrics.
Then lay the underwire tape over the two fabrics that need to be tied and pinned.
Important information is the placement of the pins, you can place them across the width of the fabric.
But when sewing, you need to be careful not to put the pin through the needle.
That's why I recommend placing the pins with the fabric, the two needles are less likely to collide.
Once the tape is attached to the fabrics, proceed to sewing to polish the joining seam.
At the end of this sewing, you will have another model of shower curtains, beautiful and different,
AN OTHER IDEA
A final idea on how to make shower curtains is to do everything in fabric and even with a fabric border.
In this case, it can be made with an upholstery fabric or even called luminized.
This fabric is 1.10 meters wide, so you need to buy 4 meters, because you need to make two clothes.
Buy another fabric which can be poplin or cambric of the same color.
Although you can buy a ready-made lace to attach to the second fabric.
The base fabric should be waterproof, so measure the length plus the curtain.
Do not forget that the curtain is the hem of the tube, in case of laying belt loops or ribbons, do not leave a roll.
It leaves only one and a half centimeters for the classic hem.
After cutting, you need to hem the sides of each fabric and the back.
With the second fabric, prepare the pattern on how you will make the fabric border, it can be with a pleat or simple.
Depending on the model, you can place a lace hem that covers the border.
In the case of making the hem of the tube, you need to make two straight seams, leaving a hem of at least 15 centimeters.
The first seam you will do at 2 cm from the fold and the second seam you will do at 6 cm.
So that you leave the hole where you will pass the tube, as you can see, it is easy to learn how to make shower curtains.
In the case of using tape for curtains, it's easier because you'll first join the fabric and the border.
Then arm yourself with the band of rings, remember that in both procedures it is the same.
Whatever tube hem you are going to do with the valance, remember to always step on the seam to polish the seam.
Once the seal is made, mount your curtain with the hooks or directly on the tube and enjoy your design.
Tips for extending your shower curtain
Buying a new shower curtain for your home is a budget all its own. Maybe you don't like spending money on it. The idea of sewing an extender is a good alternative. But this can compromise the style of the curtain. Here are some tips that you may find useful. You can extend the curtain from the top or from the bottom.
extend curtain rings
Extending the curtain with rings is easy to do. You just need to buy several more rings. Then hang the rings on the curtain. The trick is to add a row of rings along the curtain. of height.
After that, if the curtain is not long enough, you can add as many rows. Pay attention to the aesthetic rendering, however. Several extension rings can add weight to the curtain.
If you don't want to add more rings, you can also try loops. Simply sew loops in the form of knots or braids. Then you can insert them into the curtain as a kind of collar.
Extend the curtain by adding another piece
If the curtain is too short and it is impossible to lengthen the rings, another trick is necessary. You just need to add an extension at the bottom. This time you will have to sew a piece to lengthen the height. In order to have a pleasant rendering, play with a colored piece.
Preferably, choose a second striking color on the curtain. This helps to give style. For example, if you have a curtain with a blue background color, with turquoise color patterns, choose a turquoise color fabric for the lengthen.
Pay attention to the seam. It should not be apparent. In the case of a plastic curtain, prefer to glue the extension rather than sewing it. Sewing on plastic can ruin the whole curtain.
