CAFE CURTAIN 3. Side : To create a double 1" at each side, fold over and press 2" toward the wrong side at one side edge of SUPPLIES & TOOLS: one panel. Tuck in the raw edge to meet the fold. and press. Machine or hand to finish hem. Repeat this for 9 • 2 pkgs curtain grommets: 1 ⁄16" inside diameter the opposite side edge of the panel. • 45"-wide fabric: see Steps 1-4 below to determine amount

• 1 1 / 2” 1 1 / 2” 7 3/16”7 3/16” 7 3/16”7 3/16” 7 3/16” STEP 8 STEPS 10 - 11 • Straight 4 1/2”

Mark locations Mark circle out Apply grommets 1/2” with straight pins with circle following • Marking pencil grommet package instructions templatae • Iron, pressing surface • machine • Basic sewing supplies

1 DIRECTIONS: WS = Wrong side(s) 4. Top Hem: Press top edge of 1 curtain panel under 4 ⁄2" toward the wrong side. Fold the raw edge under again 1/2" toward the wrong side. Pin and press. Machine or hand stitch the hem from side to side. Repeat with remaining panel. Measure and Determine Yardage: STEPS 1-4 1. Finished Length: This single-tier cafe curtain looks best when it hangs from a rod that leaves about 1/3 to 1/2 of the window exposed. Install the rod before completing the curtain. The curtain should touch the sill or hang Grommet Application: to the bottom of the apron. It is constructed of two separate identical panels, hung side by side. To determine the finished curtain length, 1. Grommets will be placed within the top hemmed area. There are 6 grommets per panel. Mark positions with straight 1 3 measure from the top of the rod to the desired length. pin. Place a straight pin 1 ⁄2" in from each end and 2" down from the top edge. Place 4 pins evenly spaced 7 ⁄16" apart and 2" down from the top edge. 2. Finished Width: Each panel is 39" wide when finished. 2. Following package instructions and using the template provided, mark a circle at each pinned location. Two panels will fit a window that is 35" to 48" wide. THIS MEASUREMENT PLUS 1 1/4” = FINISHED LENGTH Use a sharp scissors to cut out the marked circle. Apply one grommet at each hole, following package instructions. 3. Cut Width and Length: The cut width of each panel is 43". Cut length is 1 the finished length determined in Step 1 for hems, plus 8 ⁄2" . 3. Repeat for the second panel. 4. To determine the amount of fabric to purchase for 1 set of cafe curtains, 4. Slide the curtain panels onto the rod by placing the rod over the ends of the curtain, then under and over each section multiply the cut length by 2. Divide this number by 36" to determine yardage of fabric. until the rod extends back out the opposite end.

Assembly: grommet embellished decor 1. Place fabric on a flat work surface. off edges evenly, so cut width is 39". Cut 2 pieces of fabric to 39" wide by the length determined in Step 3. 2. Bottom Hem: To create a double 2" hem at the bottom of the curtains, fold over the bottom edge of one fabric panel & press 4" toward wrong side. Tuck raw edge to meet the fold. Pin and press. Machine or hand stitch to finish hem.

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1 Skill Level 2: Some experience necessary Approximate Crafting Time: 1 ⁄2 hours reorder: home dec #11 Please read and follow all manufacturers’ instructions for all tools and materials used. Provide adult supervision if children participate in this project. 1” ©2011 Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. All rights reserved. 4 “ double ® hem skill level 2” double hem more projects, tips & techniques at Joann.com free P121-144 • 112-129

FIG. 2 Pillow with grommet ACCENTs Grommets: (FIG. 2) 3. Place piped front center panel against contrasting center backing, RS up. (FIG. 3) Pin edges. Contrasting fabric will 21/2” 21/2” Supplies & Tools: 1. Mark the center front panel for the grommets. be visible under each grommet. Baste together 3/8" from edges. • 1 pkg curtain grommets: 1" diameter 2. Place a straight pin 2" from each 5" edge, centered across the width. 2” 4. Pin one side panel to one piped edge, RS together. (FIG. 4) Stitch together with the foot on same line as • 3/8 yd solid color fabric Measure Center & place 3 pins, 3" apart across the width of the panel. and mark previous rows. Stitch a 2nd time, if needed, so stitching is not visible from the right side. Press joined front • 3/8 yd contrasting printed fabric with pins pieces with seams pointing to outer edges. 3. Use the grommet template to draw a circle centered over each of the • 1 yd cotton filler cord: 1/4" diameter 3” • 12"x16" pillow form 5 marks. Remove pins. Cut out circles. Mark ASSEMBLY: (FIG. 5) • : zipper foot attachment 4. Apply 1 grommet to each hole, following package instructions. with • Basic sewing supplies template 1. Place joined front against back, RS together. Pin at the center of each side. 3” • Scissors Piping: 2. Stitch pillow together on all 4 sides, leaving 8" at the center of one long side unstitched to turn. • Iron, pressing surface 1. Place filler cord in the center of 1 strip of bias fabric. (FIG. 1) Fold fabric around Cut 3. Trim allowance diagonally at each corner to remove excess fabric. Turn pillow cover right side out. • Point turner out the cord, aligning the raw edges with 1/2" . Adjust zipper foot circle Use point turner to gently push out each corner so it is neat and even. Press the edges. • Grid-marked ruler 3” so the needle comes down on the left side. Stitch through the fabric layers, close Insert the pillow form into the cover through the side opening. Pull each pillow corner into the corners of the cover. to the cord as possible, adjusting zipper foot as needed. Use remaining bias Plump it to fill evenly. Pin side closed. Hand stitch side opening. Directions: RS = Right side(s) fabric strip & cord to make a 2nd piece of piping. Trim edges 1/2" from cut CUTTING: edge to the stitched line. 3” Back of cover: 16"x12" pieces of solid color fabric 2. Lay a piece of piping along a 16" edge of center front panel. (FIG. 3) Align Side front panels of cover: Two 16"x5" pieces of matching fabric piping edge with fabric edge. piping while pinning. piping slightly, 2” Insert 1 Center front panels of cover: 16"x5" piece of matching fabric with 3 ⁄8" of piping to 3" of pillow fabric. Use zipper foot to stitch piping to fabricStep 2 Grommet Center front backing: 16"x5" piece of contrasting fabric on top of the piping stitching. Force eased piping flat while stitching. Use same technique to stitch remaining strip of piping to opposite 16" edge of center panel. Piping: Two 2"x17" bias strips: Fold fabric diagonally & align horizontal line with selvage edge. Cut along the diagonal fold. Measure 2" from diagonally cut edge; mark a parallel line. Cut on line. FIG.Steps 3 4-5 FIG. 4 FIG. 5 Stitch piping to edges Step 6 Steps 7, 8 & 9 Trim FIG. 1 corners

Stitch side Mark and cut bias strips. panels to center panel Wrap strips around . ller cord Stitch

Stitch back panel to joined front Finished Pillow right sides together Step 1 & 3 Place center panels together right sides up. Piping Pin & baste together.