[header] How to make curtain panels [title] Decide how long and how wide you want your curtains to be. [step] The curtains should be a few inches than your window. They can be the same length as your window or a little longer; they can even go all the way down to the floor. 
Here are some common curtain lengths to get you started : [substeps] Floor-length curtains are ideal for a formal dining room. Curtains that touch and puddle on the floor work great for a family or living room.