Easy-to-Sew Patchwork Shower Curtain

Brighten up any bathroom with this simple-to-make shower curtain.

What You Need

How to Make the Curtain

To get your cutting measurements, divide the finished length of your curtain into thirds, measuring from the shower bar to within 1 to 2 inches of the floor.
Cut and piece fabrics together, using a full width and a half width of fabric on the top and bottom bands and a full width and two quarter widths for the center band.
Make bias tape that finishes at 1/2-inch width for all the intersections.
Line the shower curtain with cotton drapery lining and install grommets across the header.

How to Make the Pom-Poms

Cut a sturdy piece of cardboard 1 1/4 x 4 inches.
Holding the end of the bulky-weight yarn against the cardboard, wrap the yarn around the cardboard 100 times, working your way up and down about 3 inches of the cardboard strip and keeping the yarn taut. Insert a 6-inch length of yarn along one edge of the cardboard and tie it, pulling in the wrapped yarn as tightly as possible without bending the cardboard.
Do not tie a knot, but hold the tie firmly. At the same time, use small scissors to cut along the opposite edge. Cut a small amount at a time, tightening the tie as you work.
Once you complete the cut, firmly tie and knot the long strand. Then trim everything to the same length and fluff your pom-pom. Although the first one you make may take a bit of time, once you master the technique, they're quick (and addictive).