Before you purchase your Priscilla curtains, make sure you have measured the windows you are thinking about decorating them with.  You should know that the correct size for a curtain of this type is twice the size of the window.  This is not for both curtains combined, but each individual curtain should be twice as big as the window.  If you are not entirely sure what size to get, I'll let you know that it is better to get curtains that are too wide rather than too small because they are suppose to look large in the first place.

Start off by installing all the required rods and other hardware.  You may need a man in the house to hammer in any required hooks and to reach the top of some your windows that are higher up than others.  For Priscilla curtains, you will need to use double curtain rods for extra support.  Make sure these rods are installed properly.  The proper way for them to be installed is to have them on top of each other.  This means one rod will need to be shorter than the other.  Next, you can start putting the curtains onto the curtain rods.  For curtains that have ruffles on only one side, make sure you have the curtains facing the right way.  Also depending on which style curtains you purchases, for example wide-ruffled, Wendy, or Heirloom, you may need to adjust exact how wide the space for the curtains needs to be.

Tie-backs are a must when installing Priscilla curtains.  Make sure when you buy your curtains, matching tie-backs are included.  Without the tie-backs, your curtains can be left look less than perfect and rather cheap.  Although, if you can't afford to buy tie-backs, ribbon can sometimes be an effective alternative.  You tie these curtains like you would any other.  Take the ruffled edge of the curtain and bring it together with the other side and use the tie-back to tie it together to add that signature element of style to your window curtains.  Once you have tied both curtains on the window, you can take a step back and admire your new, classical style window curtains.

You can't get any closer to the elegance of many years ago than Priscilla curtains.  These curtains are sure to impress guests and even others living at your house.  Once you have the curtains properly installed, you will see how well the time and effort paid off.  If you don't feel like making your own curtains, you can always go out and buy some Priscilla curtains from one of the popular brands such as, Southern Textiles or Country Curtains.