How to Sew a Farmhouse Sink Skirt

July 20, 2026

My farmhouse-style kitchen sink is one of my absolute favorite features of our little house in the suburbs. If we ever move to the country someday, I am definitely getting another farmhouse sink. I can just envision carved wooden posts and a gingham skirt under a broad white porcelain sink…

While I do not have beautifully carved wooden posts under my current sink, a sink skirt evokes that country farmhouse charm that I love. I also love how easy it is to change out my sink skirt for the seasons or when the whim hits me.

I have created sink skirts out of all sorts of random pieces of fabric. A painter’s cloth creates a rustic linen-look-a-like. Cute navy gingham from Hobby Lobby is classically country. And now for my latest little venture…a skirt made out of an old red gingham sheet.

I don’t usually decorate with red in my home except for Christmas time, and Christmas is exactly why I am sewing this skirt. I often have ideas for Christmas décor throughout the year, and I think to myself, “Oh, I will work on that closer to Christmas.” Well, I usually never end up making the projects around Christmas as Christmas scurry takes over.

So here we are…Christmas prep in July.

But you can sew a farmhouse sink skirt any time with any fabric!

So here’s what you need and how to do it..

Supplies

Fabric--can be any type of fabric. I used an old flat bedsheet which gave me plenty of fabric.

Thread

Tension rod

Iron

Directions

Measure

1.       Measure how tall the skirt will be. I measured from the top of the tension rod down to where I wanted the skirt to hang (the length). I then added about 3 inches for my total measurement. So for me, the top of the rod down to where I wanted it was about 27 inches. Then I mentally added 3 inches to allow for a pocket for the rod (more on that later). Honestly, I wish that I had made the skirt longer—almost touching the floor—but it’s fine.

2.       Measure how wide the skirt will be. I would recommend measuring the width of the space under your sink and multiplying it by 2. Honestly, I did not even measure the width under my sink. I simply took the piece of fabric that I had already prepped and held it up to this space to make sure that I had enough. I had enough fabric 2 times over plus a little extra, perfect for some lovely gathering.

Cut

Using your measurements, cut out your fabric to spec.

Sew

1.       Sew a simple hem on each vertical side of the curtain. To create a simple hem, simply fold the fabric over once and then again. Honestly, for both the side and bottom hems, I did not bother ironing. I just rolled the fabric in place with my fingers as I sewed.

2.       Sew a simple hem on the bottom of the curtain.

3.       For the top rod pocket, I would recommend doing a little bit of pressing with your iron. First, fold the fabric over about a quarter of an inch and press it. Then fold the fabric over again about 3 inches and press with the iron. This creates a generous pocket for the rod.

4.       Sew the top rod pocket.

Now it’s time to hang your curtain!

This project is so easy and is a fun way to instantly change the look of your kitchen.

Happy sewing!

-Ashley

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