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Curtain Making (Rob Pocket Curtain)

1) The document provides instructions for making curtains, including measuring the window, choosing curtain types and materials, and sewing techniques. It describes how to measure the window width and length, add allowances, and determine the total curtain size. 2) Types of curtains discussed are panel pairs and single panels. Instructions are given for double folded hems and headings. Links provide video tutorials for hems, stitches, and sewing curtains. 3) Factors to consider in choosing curtain length include the room style and complementing other design elements. Guidelines recommend floor-length, pooling, or sill/apron lengths depending on the room and practicality. Documentation of progress is required.

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Curtain Making (Rob Pocket Curtain)

1) The document provides instructions for making curtains, including measuring the window, choosing curtain types and materials, and sewing techniques. It describes how to measure the window width and length, add allowances, and determine the total curtain size. 2) Types of curtains discussed are panel pairs and single panels. Instructions are given for double folded hems and headings. Links provide video tutorials for hems, stitches, and sewing curtains. 3) Factors to consider in choosing curtain length include the room style and complementing other design elements. Guidelines recommend floor-length, pooling, or sill/apron lengths depending on the room and practicality. Documentation of progress is required.

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Curtain Making (Rob Pocket Curtain)


You are required to make a curtain of any of your house areas such as the kitchen, living
room, dining room, and bedroom. You are only required to curtain one window of your chosen
area.

Prepare the needed materials, tools, and equipment listed below before getting the
measurement of the curtains. Read and choose from the types of curtains included to be prepared
for your project. Procedures in measuring window width and length, how to sew the curtains, do
double folded hems, and recommended hand-sewing stitches were included for your guidance.

Follow the suggested timeline and steps to finish your curtains.


During your vacant time after receiving the During your laboratory time (Tue or
Laboratory Activity Sheet Thurs)
October 12-23, 2020
 Read and  Gather  Measure  Purchase  Lay the  Cut  Sew
understan your tools the width the measurem
d this and and materials ents on
Laborator equipment length of after your
y Activity the deciding fabric
Sheet window on the
type of the
curtain
and
design of
the fabric
Note: Always document your progress to serve as proof of what you have accomplished (see
template to be sent in google classroom and GC to be used for your accomplishment report).

Materials
 Fabric
(Before buying the fabric, make sure to get the measurement first. The fabric chosen
should suit your preference and guided by what you have learned on the topic “Elements
of Arts and Principles of Design”)
 Thread

Tools and Equipment


 Sewing machine, needle, seam ripper, thread nippers, tailor’s chalk or chalk pencils, pins,
ironing board, iron, meter stick, shears, tape measure

Image 2. It is better to use this in measuring width Image 1. Use this when laying measurement on the fabric
and length of window https://www.google.com/search?q=tape+measure
https://www.google.com/search?q=tape+measure
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Types of Curtain
Before measuring your curtains' width and length for your windows, choose first the
appropriate type of curtain to sew. Below are some of the types by Home Stratosphere (n.d.).
1. Panel Pair
Panel pair curtains feature two separate curtain panels. This type
of curtain is popular in classic and contemporary styles. With a
panel pair, you place a curtain on either side of the window. To
close these curtains, you’d pull each panel together.

2. Single Panel
With a single panel curtain, one panel covers the entire window.
The panel can be pulled to either side to open, and it can be tied
back to create a modern, asymmetrical look. These types of
curtains are popular in
modern and casual styles.

Heading

Hems (side and bottom)

Curtain rod

Procedure in Measuring the Width and Length of the Curtain


Follow the procedure below on how to measure the width and length for your curtains.
Adapted from the book of Deutch (1977).
1. Measure the widows' width starting from left to right of the curtain rod (See Image 3).
Use the formula below for the final measurement of the width. Take note that lighter
fabrics look better with more fullness. So the width would depend on the fabric chosen.
 Total width = (Actual width measurement X 1.5-2.5) + 4“(2” on each side for side
hems of single panel curtain, multiplied by 2 if panel pair curtain was chosen)
 Example for Panel Pair Curtain
Actual length measurement 103”
51 ½” x 2 (I have chosen heavy textured fabric)
Side Hem 8”
4” x 2
Total Length 110”

2. Measure length from curtain track to either window sill, bottom of apron, or floor (See
Image 3). Add 6” for a double 3” bottom hem (See link below on How to do the Double
folded hems) and 5” for a standard gathered heading.
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 Total length = Actual length measurement + 6” hem + 5” heading


 Example for Floor Length Curtain
Actual length measurement (from rod to floor) 82 ½”
Bottom Hem 6”
Heading 5”
Total Length 93 ½”

Image 3. How to Measure for Curtains https://www.curtainshop.com/pages/how-to-measure-for-curtains

Image 4. Choosing the Length of Curtain https://www.dummies.com/home-garden/home-improvement/windows/how-to-


choose-the-length-of-your-curtains/
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Some Guides to Follow in Choosing the Length of Curtains


Either you choose window sill, apron or floor length, it is your personal choice and
should complement with the other elements you have in the room where the curtain will be used
(Use what you have learned on the “Elements of Arts and Principles of Design”).
Below are just some of the tips that we can use as guides in choosing the length of our
curtains by McMillan and McMillan (n.d.).
 In formal or dressy rooms, curtains should just touch the floor.
 A romantic room deserves elegant, extra-long curtains that pool or puddle on the floor.
 Curtains to the sill, or to the bottom of the window trim (called the apron), look great and
are practical in a kitchen.
 Never hang curtains of any length near a stove.

Procedures on how to do the following


The following links below will guide you in completing your curtains.
1. How to do the Double folded hems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFyuv-P1f0Q

2. Recommended hand-sewing stiches for headings and hems


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1riAAPyzEc

3. Sewing the Curtains


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eMBufvPi04

Note
 Disregard the measurements
mentioned; follow the
measurement you have above.
 For the measurement of the
header of the heading of your
curtain, you can use ½-1”.
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References

Deutch, Y. (1977). Encyclopedia of Home Sewing. Marshall Cavendish Books Limited.

Katharine Kaye McMillan K. K. and Hart McMillan, P. (n.d.). How to Choose the Length of
Your Curtains. https://www.dummies.com/home-garden/home-
improvement/windows/how-to-choose-the-length-of-your-curtains/

Home Stratosphere. (n.d.). 30 Types of Curtains for the Home (Curtain Buying Guide)
https://www.homestratosphere.com/types-curtains/

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