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It covers only =0Aa portion of the wind= ow while still letting the light shine through at the top. =0AMaking a cafe= curtain is simple enough (this one requires no sewing!), and you =0Acan ea= sily customize the size and fabric to fit your space and style perfectly. = =0AWhile standard cafe curtains have a charming cottage feel, we are going = to add =0Apinch pleats (aka French pleats) to give these more of a tailored= look =E2=80=94 =0Abecause we're extra like that.=0A=0A=E2=80=8A =0A=0A=0A= =0A=0A=0A=E2=80=8A =0A=0A=0A * Curtain rod =0A=0A * = Curtain clip rings =0A =0A * Tape measure =0A=0A * Fabric =0A=0A (we used linen) = =0A * Scissors =0A=0A=C2=A0 =0A= =0A * Iron =0A=0A * Iron-on hemming tap= e =0A=0A * Curtain pleater tape =0A=0A * 4-prong curtain pinch pleat hooks =0A =0A * Flat iron =0A=0A (optional) =0A=0A=E2=80=8A =0A=0A=E2=80=8A= =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=E2=80=8A =0A=0A=0A=0A=0AStep 1=0A=0AInstall your curtain r= od and clips at the desired height within the window =0Aframe (you can use = either a tension rod like we did or a rod with brackets =0Aaffixed to the w= all). Most cafe curtains hang from the halfway point to the =0Abottom of a = window but that's up to you!=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AStep 2=0A=0AMeasure from the = top of the curtain clips (the clip part, not the curtain =0Aring) to the bo= ttom of the window frame, and add two inches to get the height =0Aof your c= urtain. Now measure from one side of the window frame to the other, =0Aand = double it to get the width.=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AStep 3=0A=0ACut your fabric to= the height and width dimensions that you determined for =0Ayour curtain. F= or example, our window measurements were 26 inches high by 40 =0Ainches wid= e, so we cut our fabric to 28 inches by 80 inches.=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AStep 4= =0A=0AStart by hemming the raw edges on the two sides of the curtain, and t= hen hem =0Athe top and bottom edges. Simply fold each raw edge over (1/2 in= ch) and press =0Awith a hot iron to make a crease.=C2=A0=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AS= tep 5=0A=0AThen fold the fabric over another 1/2 inch and iron it again to = crease it.=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AStep 6=0A=0ACut a piece of hemming tape to the = same length of the edge you're hemming, and =0Aplace it under the folded pa= rt of the fabric.=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AStep 7=0A=0AFold the fabric over the hem= ming tape, and press with a hot iron for 10 =0Aseconds to bond the adhesive= on the tape.=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AStep 8=C2=A0=0A=0ACut three strips of hemmin= g tape to the same length as the top of the curtain. =0APlace the strips al= ong the top edge on the back side of the fabric. Space the =0Arows so they = are approximately the same width as the pleater tape.=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AStep= 9=0A=0APlace the pleater tape on top of the three rows of hemming tape. On= the =0Apleater tape, you'll notice the=C2=A0long skinny pockets, and each = pocket has a =0Asmall hole where you can insert the hooks. Make sure those = little holes are at =0Athe bottom of the tape. Press the pleater tape with = a hot iron to attach it to =0Athe fabric. Let cool.=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AStep 1= 0=0A=0AInsert the pinch pleat hooks. Starting on one end of the curtain, in= sert the =0Atip of the first prong on the pleater hook into the first hole = on the pleater =0Atape.=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AStep 11=0A=0AScrunch the fabric ti= ghtly together to insert the tips of the second, third, =0Aand fourth prong= s into each adjacent hole. Once all of the tips are in, push =0Aall four pr= ongs up so they are fully inserted into the long pockets. This step =0Atake= s a little practice, but you'll catch on quick.=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AStep 12=0A= =0AOnce the first hook is inserted, skip a hole on the pleater tape, and st= art =0Athe next hook in the hole after that. Continue adding hooks, skippin= g a hole in =0Abetween each hook, until you get to the other end of the cur= tain.=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AStep 13=0A=0AHang the curtain on the rod by clipping= a curtain ring on the back of each =0Apleat.=C2=A0Enjoy the added privacy = and the natural light!=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AStep 14=C2=A0(Optional)=0A=0AMost p= inch pleats curtains have a stitch placed in the bottom of each pleat to = =0Ahold the pleats in place. For a no-sew option, you can use a flat iron t= o pleat =0Athe fabric or use an iron before you hang. More details on this = optionhere =0A.=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=E2=80=8A =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=E2=80=8A =0A=0A= =0A = =0A=0AMiracle Cleaner =0A=0A=0A=E2=80=8A =0A=0A =0A=0APlants for South-Faci= ng Windows =0A=0A=0A=E2=80=8A =0A=0A =0A=0AIndoor Herb Garden =0A= =0A=0A=E2=80=8A =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=E2=80=8A =0A=0AShow off your masterpiece= s! 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Install your curtain rod and = clips at the desired height within the window frame (you can use either a t= ension rod like we did or a rod with brackets affixed to the wall). Most ca= fe curtains hang from the halfway point to the bottom of a window but that'= s up to you!
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Measure from the top of the curtain clips (the cl= ip part, not the curtain ring) to the bottom of the window frame, and add t= wo inches to get the height of your curtain. Now measure from one side of t= he window frame to the other, and double it to get the width.
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Start by hemming the raw edges on the two sides of the curtain, and t= hen hem the top and bottom edges. Simply fold each raw edge over (1/2 inch)= and press with a hot iron to make a crease. 

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Cut a piece of hemming tape to the same length of the edge you're h= emming, and place it under the folded part of the fabric.

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Fold the fabric over the hemming tape, and press with a hot iron for 10 = seconds to bond the adhesive on the tape.
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Place the pleater tape on top of the three rows of hemming ta= pe. On the pleater tape, you'll notice the long skinny pockets, and ea= ch pocket has a small hole where you can insert the hooks. Make sure those = little holes are at the bottom of the tape. Press the pleater tape with a h= ot iron to attach it to the fabric. Let cool.
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