Hmm... the title is a bit misleading... "select" might had been a better descriptor than "make"

I don't get how this is about making a shower curtain? Everything in it was purchased.

Am I the only that thinks paying $100 for a cotton shower curtain is overkill?

I'd only pay about $15-20 for a shower curtain; probably at Ross or TXMaxx or Marshalls. I agree with him that a white or partly clear shower curtain is nice in a small bathroom where you want to let light in.

Does your shower curtain rod have a bump where the 2 sides come together or is it rough? Do your rings not slide very well? Home Improvement stores sell a curled plastic tube for about $3 that you can use to wrap a straight shower rod so your rings will slide smoothly. It's long & you can cut it to the proper length with regular scissors.

Rats, I thought he was gonna talk about how he sewed a shower curtain for the bathtub in the kitchen. (My sister used to live in a place like that but hers didn't have a shower. Maybe his didn't either but he kinda made it sound like that's what this was gonna be about.)

Also, yeah, "you don't have to spend a lot" on the fabric curtain but then he says he likes the $100 ones from whateverhesaid? Um, ok.

Jenncharina, no, you are definitely not the only one. I wouldn't pay upwards of $25 for a shower curtain.
And in fact, I do like the hotel type shower curtains that are a combo of a curtain and a liner, so I don't to use a liner. The last one lasted me about 6 years, then it was no longer quite waterproof and it was time to replace it. So I did - I bound a decent replica at Bed Bath and Beyond (or what's it's called), it was $25 and I had a coupon for 20% off.

I just use a cheap (less than $10) cotton shower curtain with no liner, and I wash it weekly. As for the bump on the rod, I use rings with rollers; they do work much better than the plastic ones.

Love the end shot...

Well, the curtain hooks are nice.

Eating in the bathtub kinda grosses me out.

Disappointing...

Meh, whatever.

ouch... not such good reviews in the bathroom.. Sorry chaps...

You're absolutely right that it's not "making" in the sense of the word you'd normally think.. I overlooked that and we can change it.

As for the price point, you're absolutely right that that is a lot to spend on a shower curtain, AND you can certainly get a nice cotton curtain for far less, BUT if you could get really close and actually see this Matouk shower curtain, you'd see that it was really special and nice and worth it as you'll keep it for years. I certainly didn't start with buying this one - it was a splurge - but I've been converted. :)

Cheer up, Maxwell. It's not even a fraction as horrible as the jeans-in-the-freezer post, lol. But really? "You don't have to spend a lot of money.....just about $100." I could overlook the use of the term 'make' but this comment is over the top. (I am at Apartment Therapy, am I not?) And why no mention of the curved shower rod? Still not inexpensive in the big scheme of things (at least by my definition) but I found one @ 50% off + used a 20% off coupon. Definitely a luxury in a small space which nets a large impact..

Oh, and my hotel quality white shower curtain/liner which is soft, supple & allows lets the light through. is going on six yrs old & showing no signs of wear. Got it on clearance as well with another 20% off coupon at roughly a fourth of what you're suggesting. It CAN be done.

Hmm, maybe a more apt description would be "how to set up your shower curtain" or something. :-) I bought those exact shower curtain hooks on at your suggestion, Maxwell, and I love them to death...well, as much as one can love 12 super-functional metal hooks. Thanks!

Hey Maxwell, Any sources for oil rubbed bronze shower curtain hooks with ball bearings that are as nice as the ones you recommend? I can only find the sort of standard lightbulb shaped ones.

I agree that 100 dollars may be too much to pay for a standard cotton white shower curtain, BUT I appreciate the advice from someone who has thought about it a lot over time and come to the conclusion that good basics often work best. I think the negative comments are a result of people's expectations being set that this was a post about DIY'ing your own curtain.

Wait...I think I found some. Cheers. If you can recommend better let me know. I've actually never seen this design of double hooks before, and it's excellent.

http://www.bedbathhome.com/20469/oil-rubbed-bronze-metal-double-glide-shower-hooks.html

I am currently in the Peace Corps in Africa. We (all the other volunteers and I) bought a bunch of Shetanges (pronounced She-tang-ae), which are the traditional african cloth that women wear was a sort of sarong. We cut them into 1' squares and then we exchanged them. I have sewn them into a shower curtain. Its awesome and always reminds me of my time in Africa, and its definitely one of a kind, and something I will always treasure.

I made my shower curtain out of two emerald-colored saris with gold embroidery, and my final cost was well under half of what this guy spent.

And what's the point of calling something a "one-minute tip" if it lasts for more than two minutes? This video was both inaccurate and unhelpful, since its only point was to say "I like expensive plain white curtains and liners that aren't too thick." Whoop-dee-doo.

This was about 1:37 too long.....

I was impressed with the hooks that allow the liner on one side and the curtain on the other. I have a shower stall in my bathroom. The opening is not as wide as a standard shower curtain. So I have to fold under a few inches on each side and line up two holes to put the hook through. I would not spend $100 for a curtain, although I'm sure it's very nice, I have a friend who painted her bathroom a neutral color. She buys shower curtains in different colors on sale at Ross or Marshall's. When she wants a different look, or to change out her bathroom decor seasonally, she changes the shower curtain. She has patterns and solids, some with beading or other trims. I thought this was a clever way to stretch her budget and change the look of her bath.

MFlick: I would love to see a picture!

In my opinion this video would have made sense if it stated how PVC-containing shower curtains are capable of emitting scores of volatile organic compounds, as well as toxic compounds such as phthalates, lead, into people’s bathrooms.
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/articles/2008/06/12/your-shower-curtain-might-be-bad-for-you

This is why we should avoid buying cheap curtains and check the materials they are made of. Just sayin'

I love the hooks...Portlandrules in searching for my own I found the oil rubbed bronze ones the cheapest at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042ZB288/ref=asc_df_B0042ZB2882202601?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B0042ZB288&hvpos=1o2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1156291672376999646&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=

Sorry. I found this to be a bit insulting.

In my small bath, I use a clear shower curtain so the curtain isn't noticeable. This curtain is hung from a hospital track attached to the ceiling.

I've never understood the need for liner and curtain; seems like overkill to me.

Like others, I was not impressed with this post ($100? Make?). But definitely appreciate Maxwell responding to the comments :)

Double hooked rings rock!!!

I'd spend a lot less, personally...but that's all he's doing here is talking about his personal choices.

The end was pretty silly. I enjoyed that.

FYI- the hooks Maxwell uses have been discontinued by the manufacturer.

Thanks bellebottomblues for a replacement suggestion.

The cool hooks are a great take away and the white looked pretty and tranquil however... that is where it ends. $100... yeah no way.

Not useful.