How to Hem Curtains Without a Sewing Machine?
Curtains and drapes make complete room design. It also makes the room warm and cozy. That’s why I love these items. The usage of these household items varies according to different users. But most of the people struggle hard while hanging them, especially when we try to hem without a sewing machine. So, how to hem curtains without a sewing machine? Don’t worry; in today’s tips for hanging the curtains, I will find some useful tips. I am going to show you some easy and simple tactics to hem the curtains properly so that you can hang them without any complications. So, without any delay, let’s dive in!
Honestly, I also had complications before, and due to that, I had to pay additional money for calling the experts. Even though it didn’t sometimes work because you won’t be able to acquire your desired design without hem a curtain, that’s why I took a step forward and perform in-depth research. After a few try, I was able to figure out the exact way to hem the curtains without any use of the sewing machine. That’s why I am going to share these methods.
How to Hem a Curtain with Iron-on Hem Tape?
What do you think is it going to be easy or hard? Well, it is going to be the easiest way because you can simply use a fabric tape on your curtain. Yes, with just a simple fabric tape. Never wondered about them, right? These user-friendly items will allow you to maintain your style and hem the curtains without the need for any type of sewing. The best thing about these tapes is that it doesn’t have any elements that can harm the fabric of your curtains. You can simply get these items from your nearest shop, or you can buy them from online stores, like Amazon, E-bay, etc. In fact, you won’t even have to pay a huge amount of money for that. These items cost a little amount of money only.
If you buy curtains from IKEA, they will already have fabric tapes attached. This will make it easy to cover bedroom closets or different door closets.
However, let’s see the manual process of putting a hem tape and iron them to complete the process.
How to Hem a Curtain with Iron-on Hem Tape?
Step 1 – Measure the Curtain
To make sure your curtains are the right size, you can measure them in two ways. You can use a measuring tape, or you can mark the length according to your preferred length. In my case, you preferred to mark the section instead of measuring it because the measurement can be a tricky process. Fold the curtains to acquire your desired length and then use a binder lock, pin, or other tools to secure it in one place. You can do that while keeping the curtain hanging, it is not a big deal.
Step 2 – Iron a Crease and Insert It Into the Curtain
Take the folded curtain over to your iron board and start ironing it. Now pull the curtain tightly and iron in a crease.
Step 3 – Cut off the Excess
This person is saying that when you finish ironing the hem of a piece of fabric, there might be some extra fabric hanging off. They say that they used to cut it off so that the fabric would look better. They suggest that you do the same thing.
Step 4 – Iron the Hem Tape
Now you have to iron the hem tape and put it in the flap. You should start at one end and heat the tape thoroughly. Hold the curtain tightly so you can get a straight clean hem. If there is any excess tape, it will just pull away.
Conclusion
Have you learned how to hem curtains without a sewing machine? Hopefully, the above tips are going to be helpful, and you won’t have to ask the question again. If you are still confused, let us know through the comment section below.
Nancy Behan
Nancy is an embroidery artist, fashion blogger and a full time editor at DIY quickly. Nancy edits the fashion section on DIY quickly, focusing on the embroidery and cross stitch articles, alongside with fabric and other costume design elements. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History. She loves to work on her own projects, read books and watch romantic movies in her spare time.
