how to make curtains. (Easy)

My husband and I moved into a house but we had no curtains for the kitchen. The window is really long and it was hard fining a curtain for the size we needed and that look nice as well.

 Some were not pretty looking and I thought, "I can make one easy and fast." So I went fabric hunting. I found one I loved and it cost around $8 with more than enough to work with. The curtain rod was $12 so total cost $20. Good huh?! I will show you how to make your own.

 

Find your weapons (what you need)

 

       You will need: A sewing machining, fabric of your choice, thread, scissors, ruler or anything you have to measure, and pins.

  Measure your windows to get the correct dimensions. MAKE SURE THE DIMENSIONS ARE CORRECT! I advise you to measure twice. Depending on the window size and style, add whatever you think may look nice to the size of your measurements. That way the finished product isn't too short.

    Decide how many curtain panels (if any) you would like before you actually cut the fabric. That way you can add an extra inch for hemming. For my window I made 4 panels.

Get Cutting!

Now we get to the fun part. Cut your fabric to the dimensions you have prepared. Make sure to add extra for the border hemming and the curtain rod sleeve. Once everything has been cut, use pins to hold the folds that will become the hems and curtain rod sleeve. 

Get Sewing!

 Sew one side at a time. Don't try to rotate the fabric at the corners. Take your time to get the cleanest and straightest stitching. Once the three bottom sides are done we can work on sewing the sleeve.
To make the sleeve, fold the top side to the pre-detemined size. I made the sleeve 3 inches. Pin the fold and sew it together.













Install the curtains and you are done!

Feel free to offer your feedback and make sure to send me your pictures of the curtains you made! Thank you!

Let's talk anime and manga!

Anime is Japanese cartoons and manga is Japanese comics. I love reading manga and watching anime. What's your favorite and why? I want to show another side of me and what I like so why not! 

1st when I was a kid and didn't know what anime was... Sailor moon. The 1st I watch when I knew what anime was Inuyasha and I loved it. 

 

I'm reading vampier knight and lots of different kinds of manga. Which would take to long to talk about.

I'm not into the blood and guts kind. To much for me. I love the funny corny lovely  kind. Like ouran high school host club or fruit basket. The only dark kind was into was death note.

I cosplay at a few events and thinking of going to an event next weekend. I'm not to sure yet and don't know who to dress like. 

I made a cosplay outfit of Nel with an hand made hollow mask. I also dresses as Sakura from shippuden. If you wish to see the funny pix let me know. ( it was in my younger days high school days lol) 

Well here is another side of me and I hope to get to know you the readers. Feel free to talk to me. My husband an fan as well and is an artist as well. So we share the same like... I'm just more open about it. Bye for now and have a sweet night.

Intro of me and Sweetest Ideas

Drawing of one of my favorite movies. You get a star if you can name it! 

Hi my name is N.Knight I'm 25 years old. I am a happy wife and owner of a very spoiled dog. I love to make things for friends and family. Here are a few things I've made and if you wish for me to show you how to make them, feel free to let me know. I wish to share my craft ideas for people and pets. Sweet Ideas will also have arts and crafts activities to do with your children. I do not have kids of my own, but I'm a teacher so I have tons to share.

Bow Hats

Here are a few hats I made. I knitted the pink and blue hats. It takes about a day to make (if my husband doesn't annoy me). It is relaxing to do and good for your hands.

Animal Hat

 This is an animal hat I made for my niece. she loved it because it had ears like her dog. Very cute and fun for kids.







I enjoy playing around with various styles of art.
From drawing, painting, and even wood burning, if it's
something I can be creative with, I want to try it.

Wood burned art of a my Pastor's dog.
 This was a gift to them.

A knitted bag. It was time consuming because
it had an interior liner with pockets.
This takes about a day or two.