I'm gene West and this is how to layer a curtain with a sheer curtain the trick to layering any curtains is the double curtain rod but there are many double curtain rod applications to choose from conventional double curtain rods are the most affordable but the least decorative since the curtains are designed to cover the entire rod decorative double curtain rods are the most affordable since they come in dozens of colors with decorative finials on either end layering curtains is easy and affordable especially with today's prepackaged products here I have an example of layered curtains as you can see I have panels layered over sheer curves installed on an inexpensive double curtain rod if your curtains are to be installed in the fixed position you will only need to use one sheer panel positioned in the center of the two outer panels this way you'll save some money remember when installing heavy layer treatments the weight of the rods could pull the rod brackets off the wall so be sure to use molly's or find the wood studs behind the wool to install your brackets the reason why you would want to use sheers under your pant leg under your panels is that it will soften the sunlight coming through the rooms as well as creating a sense of privacy especially in the evening when the lights are on nobody will be able to see in soften the soften the mood and cover your windows you