To determine how much macramé cord you will need for a door curtain, you will need to know the width and height of the door as well as the desired fullness of the curtain.
Fullness refers to the amount of fabric used in relation to the width of the window. For a standard fullness, you will need to use 1.5 to 2 times the width of the door in cord. For a more gathered or full look, you may want to use 2 to 3 times the width of the door in cord.
To calculate the length of cord you will need, measure the height of the door and add an additional 6-12 inches to allow for knotting and hanging.
For example, if your door is 30 inches wide and 72 inches tall and you want a standard fullness, you will need 45-60 inches of cord for the width (30 x 1.5 = 45, 30 x 2 = 60) and 84-96 inches of cord for the length (72 + 12 = 84, 72 + 6 = 78).
I hope this helps!
DIY Macrame Door Curtain:
Here is a simple tutorial for making a macramé door curtain:
Materials:
- Macramé cord (amount will depend on the size of your door – see above for how to calculate)
- Scissors
- Dowel rod or other rod for hanging (optional)
Instructions:
- Measure and cut your macramé cord to the desired length.
- Tie a knot at one end of the cord to create a starting point for your macramé pattern.
- Choose a macramé pattern (such as a square knot or a double half hitch knot) and begin knotting the cord.
- Continue knotting the cord until you reach the desired width for your curtain.
- If you are using a dowel rod or other rod for hanging, attach the rod to the top of the curtain using a knot.
- Hang the curtain on your door using the rod or by tying the top of the curtain to a hook or other hanging device.
That’s it! You now have a beautiful macramé door curtain. I hope this tutorial is helpful. Let me know if you have any questions.