The 27 Best Free Curtain and Valance Patterns
Accent Your Windows With Beautiful Curtains
Are you looking for a simple and easy window treatment pattern for your home? I've compiled a list of lovely projects you can try with some fabric and a sewing machine. I hope you find some that suit your home and your style.
1. Burlap Valance
Learn how to make this super easy and attractive burlap valance! It's ideal for the kitchen, but I think it would look superb over a bathroom window.
2. Ruffled Shower Curtain
This ruffled shower curtain is so simple but elegant. Use a different color or print combination for an entirely new look. Use narrower ruffles for kitchen or bedroom panels.
3. Rod Pocket Curtains
These rod pocket curtains are delightful, and the simple pattern makes it a great first project for a sewing beginner.
4. Retro Cafe Curtains
This retro cafe curtain looks more difficult than it is Don't be afraid to make these fun vintage-inspired curtains.
5. No-Sew Roller Shade
HGTV gives excellent instructions on how to cover a roller shade. A bonus? It's a no-sew project!
6. Pocketed Window Topper
This super easy window topper uses a wide continental curtain rod. Just make sure to make the rod pocket larger than the width of the rod.
7. Baby Nursery Curtains and Valance
Choose the colors for your baby's room and then sew these cute curtains to match. Go to sew4home for the pattern.
8. Easy Cafe Curtains (No-Sew)
9. Quick and Easy Valance
Make an easy, but elegant, looking valance using the instructions shown on SIMPLY Modern MOM.
10. Easiest Window Treatment Ever
11. Balloon Valance
Balloon valances are super easy to make. Check out the instructions at eHow to see what I'm talking about.
12. Easy Kitchen Curtains
Make these quick and easy kitchen curtains to avoid the afternoon heat.
13. Bandana Curtains
I love the simple lines of this window treatment. This will be so easy to make, and the finished look will bring compliments on your ability to make your own curtains.
14. Table Napkin Valance
This napkin valance window treatment is super easy to make (no sewing) and inexpensive. What a pretty, cheerful look.
15. Tab Top Curtains
The type of fabric that you use will determine how elegant these tab top curtains will look. It's very easy to make.
16. One Yard No-sew Window Treatment 3 Ways
One yard, no-sew window treatment with three styles. Perfect without being expensive.
17. No-Sew Valance
It's super easy to make this no-sew valance for even a wide window.
18. Macrame Kitchen Curtain
I fell in love with this macrame curtain, and I had to share it with you. You'll probably find a perfect window for this incredible look.
19. Chevron Shower Curtain
Customize a shower curtain into a stylish chevron one you can be proud that you made. Plain shower curtains are quite inexpensive, but if you want a decorative look, the cost can add up. DIY your own with this fun tutorial!
20. Faux Roman Shades
I realize this isn't a sewing project, but I think it's too good not to include here. I'm going to be making these faux Roman shades for my bedroom windows.
21. Classic Grommeted Panels
There is an elegance associated with the classic grommeted panels. See how easy they are to achieve by going to Sew 4 Home.
22. No-Sew Drape Shade
This is actually a no-sew shade window treatment that was inspired by a Pottery Barn shade. This is really a nice look, and the tutorial is very easy to understand.
23. Window Privacy Screen
A privacy screen is sometimes all you want in a bathroom setting. Find out how to make one at Thrift Diving.
24. Simple Grommet Drapes
I just made these drapes using grommets to hang them on decorative rods. Grommets are easy to use, and if you want, you can add the grommets to purchased rod-type curtains. Check out Simple Grommet Drapes to see how easy it really is. I love my patio drapes that run smoothly on the rods.
25. Tab Back Panels
Make tab back panels from rod pocket panels. It's a great way to customize store-bought curtains.
26. Quick and Easy Café Curtains
This has got to be the simplest way to make a quick and easy café curtain.
27. Change Top-Tab Curtains to Back-Tab Curtains
Change a top tab curtain to a back tab curtain with this easy to follow tutorial. Super way to update an outdated window treatment.
© 2012 Loraine Brummer
Would You Sew Your Curtains? Leave a Message Here!
kathyb2012@gmail.com on February 02, 2018:
I want to make a victory like valance with decorative swag side pieces but my window is 74 inches wide. Can I adapt any of these patterns which all seem for single windows?
MariaExcala from Germany on August 03, 2017:
i can't decide, they're all nice!
Rosanna Grace on February 27, 2013:
Yes, and I have done in the past. At the moment I am making some thermal block outs for a friend. :) Mine are very basic. I like all of your ideas. They are truly inspirational. Thank you.