How to Draw a Pair of Curtains (Easy Step by Step)
Learn to draw a pair of fancy curtains using curved lines, wavy edges, and small belts. You'll discover how to create the pinched, bow-tie shape and easily mirror one side to complete your drawing.
- Use long curved lines for the main curtain shape.
- Add wavy lines to the top and bottom edges.
- Include two small belts to gather the curtains.
- Pinch the middle of each curtain for a bow-tie look.
- Draw one curtain, then easily match the other side.
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A pair of curtains looks fancy, but it is made from long curved lines, wavy tops and bottoms, and two little belts. Each curtain is pinched in the middle, so it looks a bit like a bow tie. Once you can draw one side, the other side is easy to match.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a pair of curtains step by step
How to Draw a Pair of Curtains · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Rod and rings
Draw two short bars, one right above the other, in the middle near the top. Then draw a small open circle near the top at the far left and the far right of the page for the rings.
Step 2: Wavy tops
Starting at each ring, draw a bumpy, wavy line that curves along toward the middle, like gentle little hills. End each wave near the rod bars in the middle.
Step 3: Curtain sides
On the left, draw two long curved lines going down from the wavy top: an outer one and an inner one that sweeps toward the outside. On the right, draw both sides of the curtain all the way down, pinched in the middle, flaring out like a bell, and finish with a wavy bottom.
Step 4: The tiebacks
Draw a short, flat rectangle across each curtain, like a belt. On the right curtain, put it at the pinched middle. On the left, draw it low down across the curtain.
Step 5: Left bottom flare
Below the left band, draw two curved lines that flare outward like a bell. Join them with a wavy line at the bottom, then draw a straight line across from this curtain's bottom corner to the right curtain's bottom.
Step 6: Folds above the bands
In each curtain, draw two long curved lines starting just above the band and going up into the cloth. Make them lean a little toward each other at the band, like soft cloth gathered together.
Step 7: Folds below the bands
Just under each band, draw two short curved lines going down into the flared part. Stop them partway down so the cloth looks gathered and then spreads out.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your pair of curtains? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a rocket or how to draw a shooting star next.
Tips for drawing a pair of curtains
- Draw the wavy tops slowly, making each bump about the same size, like a row of gentle hills.
- The tiebacks are the trickiest part. Make each one a short, flat rectangle that sits across the pinched middle of the curtain.
- Draw the right curtain the same way as the left one, and check that both bands sit at about the same height.
Free pair of curtains coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this pair of curtains coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your pair of curtains drawing
Try soft blue or red curtains with a gold rod and tiebacks. For a creative twist, give each curtain a different pattern, like stars on one and polka dots on the other.
Pair of curtains fun fact for kids
Long ago, people hung heavy curtains over doors and windows to keep out cold drafts. Today, theaters use big curtains to hide the stage until the show begins.
Questions about drawing a pair of curtains
What shapes do I need to draw curtains?
You need long curved lines, wavy lines, and two flat rectangles for the tiebacks. The flared bottoms look a bit like bells.
How do I make my curtains look like they are pulled open?
Draw the tiebacks low and pinch the cloth in the middle. Then sweep the inner edge of each curtain toward the outside so there is a gap between them.
How do I make my curtains look softer?
Add a few long, gently curved fold lines above and below each band. Keep them thin and curved, not stiff and straight.
