Shower Curtains

Yes, you can do that. You could look at some for sale to see how they're done. You can put a 4" hem in the top and put either button holes or grommets for the hooks. I've seen some done with two rods, one for the decorative one, one for the liner. I can't do that because our rod is rounded at one end because of a window, but I've done a curtain and liner.

If you use a heavy cotton duck or a nylon fabric, you don't need a liner.

I do the same...but I add a strip of buckram inside the top hem to keep it crisp. It can be purchased near the drapery pleating tapes, etc. in a fabric store.

I have made shower curtains from sheets. yard goods and muslin, both bleached and unbleached. This was in the days before good iron on interfacing. I interfaced the top hem with old sheets, banged in some grommets with that little tool that comes with the cheapo grommet sets and put in my hooks.I then hung the plastic lining and curtain on the same hook. They are easy to make. When I used sheets I always used a twin size. The shower curtain I have now is the only one I ever bought in 50 years. I've had it for about 10 years now and because it's so pretty I hope it gets a few more years. Juno

I made mine a few years back, out of water resistant shower curtain fabric (I hate the plastic ones, nd I'd need two). I put a 2" hem along the top and inserted eyelets. Every few months I toss it in the wash. It's lasted more than 15 years so far!

Well if you do decide to use a plastic liner, be sure it is PVC-free. I hear that even Target is carrying them now. We use a nylon liner since it is more mold resistant and dries very quickly.

I've made shower curtains from lots of fabrics including rayon. Usually, I use the buttonhole method (for shower hooks) but I have also used 2" wide tabs that I just loop over the shower rod and snap, velcro or button on the other side. I have this one shower curtain I made 30 years ago and every time I look at it I wonder, "What was I thinking?" The fabric is so pretty I should have made a dress out of it!

Phae

Thank you! I've got a lot of good ideas and have copies and pasted them to go over later.

I use two rods one for a nylon or plastic liner and another for the outer curtain that compliments the decor.......Rollie

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I used the buttonhole method, too. Then I purchase decoratve shower hooks that more than cover the holes. Good luck with your project!

Anne

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