Step by Step Guide to Making Blackout Curtains

Blackout curtains are a great way to ensure that you get the perfect night’s sleep. They help block out all the lights to be used in any room of your house. If you want blackout curtains but don’t know how to make them, this step-by-step guide will show you exactly what to do.  

Advantages of Using Blackout Curtains 

Block Light: Blackout curtains are an excellent choice for those who need to block out the sun. They can be used for babies whose nap times vary or night shift workers who have different sleep schedules than regular folk do. In addition to making naps easier and less restless nights at work, these drapes will also keep your TV screen from being negatively impacted by its natural glare when watching programs after sunset.  

Save on energy cost: Blackout curtains are an easy and affordable way to save on your energy bills. They can help you reduce up to 25% off on this expense, as they block heat from entering a room during the summertime while keeping cool in the winter months.  

Materials Needed to Make Blackout Curtains

1. Fabric

You will require about six yards of fabric, but the amount will vary depending on their size. Plus, consider adding an extra 10 inches all around for hems (and if using black, may as well go with something else too!). 

2. Blackout lining

The fabric lining is a crucial element to consider when purchasing decorative clothes. Most options will be thick, white cotton and provide the best protection from light since it blocks out any unwanted illumination that could seep into your home or office space. 

3. Grosgrain Ribbon

The grosgrain ribbon is perfect for tabbing your blackout curtains, and it’s an excellent choice if durability or stability are essential factors in your shopping experience.

4. Thread

To sew the pieces of our outfit together, use white thread. This will create an elegant look for your final product that is both stylish and delicate at the same time.  

5. Pins

To keep your fabric from shifting, use pins to hold the material in place. Make sure you don’t sew through any threads or fabrics on either side of where they will meet up with each other before letting go.  

Other materials like scissors, meter sticks, markers, iron, and much more are also used to make blackout curtains.  

Instructions To Make Blackout Curtains

1. To make sure you have enough fabric for your curtains, measure the width and height of each panel from rod to bottom hem. Then add eight to ten inches on top and at bottoms so they can be loose without being stretched too thin or bunching up into folds when hanging straight down.
2. Lay the material flat on your floor, and then measure how much of it you will need. Remember that extra for hemming.
3. To cut fabric for a garment, it’s essential to measure the amount you need and account for any extra material. Then, repeat the process for the blackout lining.
4. Fold over your hemlines to make them even crisper. Put something heavy on top, like an ironing board or bookshelf, for added weight and pressure.
5. Fold the hems over your blackout lining and pin them in place around all of those pesky corners.
6. Now you are ready for the final step! Next, sew all of your edges together so that it will be seamless. Your curtain is now complete and ready to hang in your home or office with pride.

Conclusion

Making your DIY-style blackout curtains can save you money and allow for customized sizes. Plus, if it interests you in the first place, this project will become more enjoyable because of all the different options available.