DIY Simple and Fast Customize Shower Curtains

Don’t you love a quick method to achieve a high-end look? Customizing generic pieces, like Ikea’s Vivanwhite linen curtains, to become statement pieces that fit your space and style perfectly is a great reason to embark on a DIY project. You can find many ways to make your own shower curtain, but this tutorial shows a super easy method that adds instant sophistication at low cost and can be accomplished in under an hour.

Interested? Let’s do it.

Review and eliminate redundant words and phrases.

Defining your style is essential for effective communication. It is helpful to be aware of the words and phrases you use that may be redundant or unnecessary. By eliminating these redundancies, you can improve the clarity and impact of your writing.

In this article, we will explore some common phrases that can be streamlined to enhance readability.

1. Redundant adjectives:

When it comes to choosing the right adjectives, less is often more. Adding multiple adjectives before a noun can make your writing cluttered and redundant. Consider the sentence:

– The beautiful, breathtaking sunset painted the sky.

Here, “beautiful” and “breathtaking” convey the same idea. To make the sentence more concise, we can eliminate one of the adjectives:

– The breathtaking sunset painted the sky.

2. Repetitive ideas:

It is important to avoid repeating the same idea multiple times within a sentence or paragraph. Repetition can dilute the impact of your message and make the writing appear bloated. Let’s take a look at the following example:

– The company’s goal is to innovate, revolutionize, and bring about change in the industry.

In this sentence, “innovate,” “revolutionize,” and “bring about change” convey similar ideas. To streamline the sentence, we can choose one term that encompasses the desired meaning:

– The company’s goal is to revolutionize the industry.

3. Unnecessary phrases:

In addition to redundant adjectives and repetitive ideas, it is important to be mindful of unnecessary phrases that can be eliminated without altering the intended meaning of a sentence. Consider the following example:

– In conclusion, it is important to take into account all of these factors before making a decision.

Here, the phrase “in conclusion” is unnecessary, as it is clear from the context that this is the concluding statement. Additionally, the phrase “take into account” can be simplified to “consider” without losing any meaning:

– Consider all of these factors before making a decision.

By eliminating redundant words and phrases, you can elevate your writing and ensure that your message is clear and impactful. Remember to review your work for any instances of repetition or unnecessary language. By refining your writing, you can create content that is concise and compelling.

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To reap the benefits of exercise, it’s important to find an activity that you enjoy and can stick to in the long term. Whether it’s cycling, swimming, dancing, or any other physical activity, consistency is key. Start small and gradually increase the duration and intensity of your workouts to avoid injury and burnout.

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A strong understanding of the English language and grammar is also recommended for this task.

• Two (2) curtain panels. Tutorial uses Ikea Vivan panels in white. $10 curtains!
• 5-2/3 yards of trim. Your length may vary; this length represents trim required for the lead edges of two ceiling-height curtains for a standard 8’ ceiling.
• Thread and sewing machine.

Determine how far in from the lead edge of your curtain you like your trim. Hold the trim up to your curtain edge. This photo shows a slight border; you could move your trim in even further to see how it looks.

This photo shows how the trim would look without a border between the trim and the edge of the curtain.

Once you’ve chosen the trim placement, position yourself at the sewing machine. Fold one edge of the trim over by 1/4″ to 1/2″.

Keeping the fold in your trim, place it on the back side of a curtain panel. Position the trim according to your desired spacing from the side edge of the panel. Pin it in place if desired.

Sew a perpendicular seam along the folded edge of your trim to tack it flatly into place on the curtain panel.

Your trim should be attached to the top of the back side of your curtain panel. Fold it over the top edge of your panel.

Choose a logical place to stitch one side of the trim onto your curtain panel, ensuring side spacing consistency. Note: Pinning may be helpful, but do what feels best for you and produces the desired outcome.

To trim your curtain panel, align the trim with the bottom when your seam is 6 inches away. Trim the excess about an inch past the panel’s bottom.

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Sandwich the raw edge inside the trim again at the top. Fold the raw edge under about 1/4″ to 1/2″ and fold it up behind the bottom of the curtain panel. Ensure the trim lies flat against the curtain from your seam to the bottom edge of the panel.

Pinch the double folds to hold them in place. You can pin them if it makes you happy or your life easier.

Continue the seam from where you left off to the bottom of the curtain panel. At the bottom, the seam will catch the folded part of your trim on the back side and hold it in place. Reverse-stitch and cut your thread.

After sewing one side of your trim, sew the other side as well. It may seem quicker to avoid trimming the thread at the bottom edge and instead rotate the curtain panel to sew from the bottom to the top (opposite of the previous direction). However, this can cause the trim to be skewed.

Therefore, position the other edge of the trim at the top of the panel on your sewing machine and sew in the same downward direction as the first seam.

When you’ve finished sewing the end of your trim, attach it to the second shower curtain. It can be confusing to determine which end you’re sewing on and if it’s the right side for your lead edges. To simplify, grab the bottom edge of the second curtain panel and sew the trim onto it in the same way as the first.

Sew the first trim on the right side from top to bottom and sew the second trim on the right side from bottom to top. This ensures that you have trim on the two lead edges.

Hang the shower curtain (refer to the article on installing a ceiling-mounted shower curtain track and hanging curtains for a dramatic statement). Congratulations! You’re finished! So easy, yet so stylish.

A lead-edge trim makes a high-impact statement, for minimal cost and effort. That’s a win-win.

If you have a ceiling-height shower curtain track, you will need an extra-long shower liner. Standard liners are too short and will end up with water all over your bathroom floor. These are easy to order online or find in certain stores.

I am all about simple, impactful touches. These customized shower curtains, trimmed out simply, fit the bill.

A vertical trim line enhances the vertical emphasis in small bathrooms.

Installing tub fixtures should be as fast as this job (The shower and tub fixtures installation process isn’t too bad).

I appreciate this dark, colorful, and shimmery trim. It’s a unique blend that’s not easily achieved.

Breaking up the white space in this bathroom, a nice visual. Customize your own shower curtains to personalize your bathroom’s look and feel.