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How To Make Eyelet Curtains

Create your own eyelet curtains or grommet top style with these simple steps. This works with both pre-purchased and made from scratch curtains.
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Yield: 1 curtain panel
Author: Rachel
Cost: $30

Equipment

  • Scissors *See Notes at the bottom about length.
  • Tape Measure
  • Ruler
  • Fabric Marker

Materials

Instructions

  • Measure the spacing. Measure the width of your curtain panel at the top. The width divided by the number of grommets gives is the distance between the center of each grommet. (Width/ Number of eyelets = spacing)
    Math to find the correct spacing for eyelets in curtains.
  • Mark the spacing. Divide the spacing number by 2. This is the distance from the side edge to the center of the first ring. Mark the rest of the eyelets adding the full spacing measurement to the previous mark.
    A ruler on top of a curtain to show edge to first grommet measurement.
  • Decide how far down to put the eyelets. Use a template and an eyelet to determine how far down you want ring (measure for the center of the ring, not the edge). Write down this measurement and mark the center of where each ring will go.
    A ruler in front of a curtain to measure the distance between holes.
  • Draw a circle. Using the fabric marker or sharpie on the backside of the curtain, line up the center to your dot, and draw a circle using the template.
    A curtain grommet template placed over a curtain with a marker drawing on the template.
  • Cut the circle out with scissors. Fit the ridged side of the eyelet inside the circle. Tuck in or trim any loose fibers.
    An eyelet half placed inside a circle ready for the other half to be placed on top.
  • With a lot of pressure, press the spiked grommet into the second grommet. You may want to do this on a softer surface like a padded carpet or folded towel.
    Eyelet curtain top close up.

Notes

Proper Length of Curtain
If you get pre-purchased curtains, make sure to get a length longer than you need, since adding grommets will make your curtains sit on the rail higher than before. You can always shorten them after adding the grommets.
If sewing from scratch, add 10 inches of fabric length to account for the top and bottom hem. The curtains should sit approximately 1 inch above the curtain rod.