The Basic Shower curtain size is 72inx72in. Simple enough! About 4 ¼ yards of Fabric…. most fabrics are 42 inches wide on the bolt.
- Measure the length to include a couple of inches at the bottom and top for a hem. You can add more inches at the top for a wider casing to allow for a shower rod. (In this project we’ll be using curtain clips.)
- Cut the fabric in 2 pieces: 75-76 inches long. ( a few inches longer if you want a wider casing at the top)
- Place fabric right sides together (the long side together) and sew.

- Both pieces of fabric sewn together will measure between 80 – 84 inches wide. Trim the sides to allow for a 1-inch hem on each side. Your fabric should measure 75 – 76 inches wide.
- Sew the side hems 1st. Do a double turn ½ inch fold for the side hem. I do a double turn to hide the raw edge and to keep the fabric from fraying after it is washed. See pics B and C.
- Use the same concept to do a double turn fold at the bottom and top for a hem. (for the top, I do a 1 inch double turn. ) The one in the picture is a ½ inch double turn…to hide the raw edge. See pics B and C.
B. C.


- Press hems and seams with iron.
- You’re done!

