Can I make a shower curtain from window curtains...

If you can't find a shower curtain you like, you can make your own from regular curtains. Since a shower curtain is a flat panel with a hem on four sides, most of them will do easily transition from the window to the bathroom. Match your shower curtain to an existing window treatment or theme, or create a piece of art. If you are skilled enough with scissors and the sewing techniques of base, you can create your own unique shower curtain from the window curtain of your choice.

Measure your curtains and shower

Before you start cutting, measure the height of your shower from the top of the shower bar to the floor. Add 2 inches to the sides and 6 inches to the height of the seams.

Remove the lining, wash the fabric and cut

If you are using lined curtains, remove the liner and cut your curtain fabric to size. Your fabric should be washable as it will be regularly exposed to water and steam. Once the liner is removed, wash the fabric .Remember you can make multiple panels or sew 2 panels together depending on your shower treatment and design.

Fold and press your seams

Fold the 4 sides of the fabric into 12 inch seams and press the seams with an iron. Fold the seam 1 more time and press again. close it.Stitch 1/16-inch from the outside and inside edges of the seam folds.

Top edge seam

Shower curtains take a lot of abuse. You will need to stabilize the edge that takes the most abuse, which is the top seam where the holes for the shower curtain hooks go. These holes should be stable over time without sag or tear. Use a light to medium fusible stabilizer on the inside of the top seam.

Make sure the stabilizer is wider than the buttonholes. 2 inches should be enough. Your top seam should be at least 2 inches wide. If you want to add pleats to the top, make a top seam 6 inches wide. Press the seams.

Create holes for shower curtain rings

Measure for the holes. A standard shower curtain has 12 rings, usually over a width of 72 inches. Start placing your holes about 1 or 2 inches inside both edges of the curtain and 1 inch from the top of the edge of the curtain. Using your buttonhole accessory, make the buttonholes for your rings.