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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We recently bought a house with 20+ windows which all need blinds or curtains. The estimate for blinds came in at $7000, which is just not happening. So I am thinking of sewing curtains myself, especially for the bedrooms.

I am a novice/intermediate sewer-- have made a variety of quilts and other projects. Simple curtains seem like a project I could tackle, but I'm having trouble figuring out a few elements. I like the idea of making my own curtains, so I have more fabric options.

Has anyone done this themselves? Any video tutorials you recommend? I plan to line the bedroom curtains with blackout fabric.

I would prefer to use grommets rather than sewing tabs, because I prefer the look of grommets, but can't seem to find grommet equipment.

Any pointers?

Thanks in advance![/quote]

If you're in the DC area, G Street Fabrics has sewing classes and some of them cover window treatments. Sometimes its helpful to do it once with an experienced person right there to guide you, then you can do the rest. The classes aren't too expensive.

http://gstreetfabrics.com/classes/falls-churchs-md/dress-your-windows-with-valances.html?options=cart[/quote]

For my first house, that's exactly what I did.  It was fun learning to sew and getting custom drapery treatments for a fraction of the price.  Yes, fabric can be expensive.  I think people fail to understand that when they complain about the cost of drapery.  It was also great to have an adult class to get out of the house for once a week.

OP---this is your house.  You should be able to decorate it the way you want.  What I realized when I took the G Street class is how much of a lost art home ec is in the schools.  It's sad that kids today aren't taught the basics of life--sewing, cooking, how to use a hammer and nail.    Anyway, after taking the curtain class, I went on to take a pillow and duvet class.  Now that I have the skills whenever I want or my kids want to change out the decor, we just do...its fun and easy.

Good luck and don't get Ikea curtains if that's not what you want.[/quote]

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