Easy to make curtains with big snap in rings for hanging.

By

Elaine Kazinec

– February 21, 2009Posted in: Crafts for the home

Materials:

• fabric  ( I used 5 yards  of 60″ fabric for my set of curtains for a window that is  about 6 feet           across.
  
• snap together curtain rings  ( I needed 3 packages of 8 ring sets which I purchased at Wal Mart for about 7 dollars per package.

These curtains are very easy to make and the rings are made to snap together over holes you cut in the fabric and then slipped over the curtain rod to hang. These were fun and easy to make.

Step 1.

Measure your window and make sure you have enough fabric to cover the entire length that you want and then add about 5 inches for hemming and extra if you want a wider hem.   For my 6 foot window I used 2  1/2 yards of 60″ fabric for each curtain.  (A general rule is 2  1/2 times the width of the window  for fullness.)  The 60″ wide fabric allowed me  less  than that but I didn’t want a lot of fullness as mine are more to frame the window than to cover it completely.

Narrow hem all fabric edges of both curtain panels as shown.  If you want a wider hem on the bottom do that now.  I just narrow hemmed mine because I wanted to hang them a little higher than I had planned and was cutting it close on length.

Step 2.

Fold over 3 inches at the top putting wrong sides together.

Step 3.

At the top of curtain (the folded over edge) measure 3 inches from side edge and mark with a pin.  Then mark 5 inches from first pin and place a pin there.  Continue measuring 5 inches the rest of the way across top marking each spot with a pin.  You should have 3 inches left at the end.

Step 4.

Place template that came with rings over the top of each pin and trace circle as shown.   Cut out each circle along lines.

Step 5.

Place the ring that has a raised edge on the bottom.  Then place the other side of ring on top of that and press down until it snaps into place.

Tags: easy curtains, fabric, home decor, large eyelet rings, snap on rings

About Elaine Kazinec

I have never met anyone who can't make wonderful things for their homes, friends, and family, only those who think they can't. The purpose of this blog is to show everyone how really simple most projects for the home are to make. When my husband and I bought our first home we were short on cash so I learned to be long on creativity. I have been told that I can make something wonderful out of nothing and that is true. You can too! Some of my favorite things are items that I found in someone's junk pile. I am going to show you how easy it really is. I hope you find the courage to jump in and attempt some of these projects. You will be amazed at how talented you really are.

17 Comments

1. sheila smith

   Posted June 1, 2009 at 6:07 PM

   hello!!!!

   Thank you so much for posting this! I am just now leaning into the fabric side of art, (I’m a muralist), and I have been trying to figure out how to make these exact curtains for a while now!!!! What a great idea!!!!! Now I have a step by step process and I can finally finish my project 🙂 ~(I have had fabric staring at me for a good 4 months now… haha). I do have a question about your curtains you have covering the bottom half of the window, I live in a new apartment complex and although I hate neighbors peering in while I work, I long to see the outside. I thought It would be a wonderful solution to my problem. May I ask where you got the supplies for that? And if you had any ideas 🙂

   thanks!!! I love your site!!!

   Sincerely,
   Sheila Smith

2. Xuyen

   Posted January 11, 2011 at 2:52 PM

   Can you please let me know where to get these kind of snap rings?

   thanks
   Xuyen

3. Elaine Kazinec

   Posted January 12, 2011 at 9:57 AM

   I got mine at Wal Mart in the fabric department. You can also get them at almost any fabric store and probably online.

4. QUEENIE

   Posted March 29, 2011 at 7:34 PM

   It was great. thx a lot….BUT I CAN FIND THERING IN WALMART,,, IMEAN,,THEY ACTUALLY HAVE IT,,BUT NOT THE RING CAN BE PLACED IN,,,JUST LIKE WHAT YOU USE……CAN U TELL ME WHERE TOBUY??

5. QUEENIE

   Posted March 29, 2011 at 7:35 PM

   It was great. thx a lot….BUT I CANT FIND THE RING IN WALMART,,, I MEAN,,THEY ACTUALLY HAVE IT,,BUT NOT THE RING CAN BE PLACED IN,,,JUST LIKE WHAT YOU USE……CAN U TELL ME WHERE TOBUY??

6. Elaine Kazinec

   Posted April 27, 2011 at 9:28 AM

   I have been looking around and found them at my Wal Mart and JoAnns fabric. I think they sell them at Hobby Lobby as well.

7. Elaine Kazinec

   Posted April 27, 2011 at 9:29 AM

   I get them at Wal Mart but have seen them at JoAnns fabric store. I’m sure they can be purchased on line as well.

8. Elaine Kazinec

   Posted May 13, 2011 at 9:03 AM

   I’m wondering if you saw the right ones but didn’t know that they come apart and then snap back together. I will look back at the curtain project and make sure I explained it correctly.

9. Kelly scott

   Posted January 7, 2012 at 7:37 AM

   These particular curtains aren’t lined are they? Have u ever used the snap eyelets on a lined curtain??

10. Elaine Kazinec

    Posted January 7, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I have not. I have seen then used on lined fabric curtains at the store but I would try it on a scrap of the fabrics you are going to use first.

11. Victoria

    Posted January 23, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Thank you very much I have some lovely linen, medium weight fabric and this treatment is just what I wanted – of to get the rings – wish me luck ! 🙂

12. Elaine Kazinec

    Posted January 23, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    You will do a great job and will love working with the snap in rings!

13. Victoria

    Posted January 25, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Hi – first ring popped on no problem now I cant get them to click on – what am I doing wrong? thanks Victoria

14. Elaine Kazinec

    Posted January 25, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    I would try twisting the top piece around a little and trying again. If that doesn’t help take the entire ring off the fabric, snap it together and then take it apart. Put it back on the fabric and try again. Let me know if that works.

15. A.Gill

    Posted May 10, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Try “Curtain Grommets” and they are cheapest on “Overstock” $ 6-10.

16. Evelyn Gibson

    Posted August 20, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Eyelet curtains do add a touch of class to a room.

    The advise on measuring is very helpful as this can be the part that goes wrong.

17. Victoria Guillemette

    Posted November 10, 2018 at 12:07 AM

    Where do you buy the snap in Rings ?