A lap size quilt top will cover the opening of a standard bathroom tub and shower unit. There are numerous patterns available in quilting books that come in lap size. There are free patterns for quilt tops available on-line as well. There is also the option of creating a personal design with a collection of unique quilt blocks. The log cabin pattern is a classic and it too can be personalized with odds and ends of fabric from quilters' personal fabric stash. Below are standard instructions for making a three piece matching bathroom ensemble.
Once the design is decided upon measurements will need to be taken. The type of shower curtain size will depend on what opening is being covered. If the area being covered is a bathroom tub and shower unit a lap size quilt top is required. If it is a stand alone stall depending on the size of it adjustments may need to be made . To complement both these curtain sets a matching wall hanging would be a nice touch.
Purchasing the correct amount of fabric ahead of time is required to have all three pieces match. Local quilt shops will have a variety of fabric to choose from. On-line quilt shops also carry a selection of fabric. Some of these shops advertise their fabric on E-Bay. Bidding on-line can sometimes save quilters money.
How to Make a Pieced Shower Curtain and/or Window Covering
- Piece and sew together curtain top
- Measure completed piece and cut backing to fit (some quilters use a flat sheet)
- With right sides together sew top piece and backing together leaving 1/4 of an inch seam allowance
- Once almost all the way around stop sewing leaving about a five inch gap unsewn
- Slowly pull fabric through the five inch gap
- Once the curtain is turned right sides showing, sew remaining five inch opening together by hand
- Press edges with an iron
- Measure and mark with an X where buttonholes will be made for hanging
- Using the buttonhole feature on a sewing machine create strong openings to put rings in
- Once buttonholes are made put rings through the holes and hang up the new shower curtain on the shower rod
- Make sure to hang a plastic shower curtain up with the curtain to protect it from getting wet.
How to Make a Pieced/Quilted Wall Hanging
- Decide what size to make the wall hanging
- Use coordinating fabric to match the curtain(s)
- Pick a block that matches some part of the newly made shower curtain
- Piece and sew together top piece
- Measure completed piece and cut a piece of batting and backing the same size
- Baste the layers together
- Quilt the layers together by hand or with sewing machine
- Bind Edges
- Decide how you prefer to hang this piece of art work.
Sewing up a unique coordinating bathroom set is a nice way to personalize any bathroom. There are many designs to choose from. Note: There is no batting or quilting required for the curtains, but the wall hanging requires batting and quilting to give it a nice look. How to Make a Rag Quilt and Variations in Rag Quilts are other interesting articles in the sewing section of Suite 101.
Mary Belanger - Mary has been writing articles for Suite 101 since October 2009. She is also an author of many short stories written in a variety of ...
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