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Why make your own curtain panels for Your Windows?
Making your own curtain panels for your windows gives you the freedom to choose your own fabric patterns and colors. Homemade curtain panels can also provide custom window solutions for irregularly sized windows that won’t fit standard curtain sizes.
How do insulated curtains work?
Insulated curtains help maintain constant temperature by protecting your home from the four major types of heat loss: conduction, infiltration, convection and radiation [source: Solar Components]. Essentially, heat is energy that moves from warm areas to cool areas — insulated curtains help slow down or stop that movement.
How do you make simple curtain panels?
To make simple curtain panels, start by deciding on your desired length and width, then add several inches to each measurement to account for hemming. Next, wash, dry, and iron your fabric before you cut it down to size. Then, fold the sides, top, and bottom sides down twice to make the hems and topstitch them in place.
What is a panel on a window?
A panel is a length of fabric, hemmed at the bottom, that hangs in front of a window. It may be tab- or tie-topped; have grommets; be one of two panels that form a set of curtains that cover a window when pulled closed; or be a fixed, flat panel of cloth over the window.