I first saw this fabric at Hancock Fabrics back in the discount section, but it was still $12 a yard. While I loved the lightweight silky blend with beautiful embroidered stars in the perfect blue/green shade, it was NOT in my budget. So I kept an eye on it, checking the store every so often. Sure enough, one day the fabric was on sale for $6 a yard!!
So $18 later - yes, you read that right!! 3 yards at $6 - $18!!! I already had the cup hooks from my former window mistreatment, and the rings I found at Tuesday Morning for $3.99.
$18 - Fabric
$4 - Rings
$2 - Cup Hooks
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$24
Here is what the window looked like before:
We are renting this home and it was already painted this blue color. I had the brown bedding and it made it simple to keep the palette 2 colors.
Also since we are renting, we didn't want to invest in a regular curtain rod, make those holes and marks in the wall. With this method, there are 6 little holes in the wall now, which we can easily spackle when we move.
I took the 3 yards, cut it in half, and each half on each side. I hemmed down the edges with Stitch Witchery - all you need is your iron. (If you have never played with Stitch Witchery, go get some!! I found it on sale for $1. It comes in regular and heavy weight.) It honestly took me just over 1 hour at the ironing board to get these curtains "hemmed" and ready to hang.
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Curtain rings in above photo are from Wal-mart.
Hubs came home and had it hung in under 30 minutes. He is an engineer, and everything has to be spaced "just right".....so that takes a little longer, but I love his perfection issues! lol
Here is a view of the other side of the room:
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For step by step instructions on exactly how to make this curtain, click HERE.
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Really, it is SO simple and you do not need any sewing skills. If you have an iron and a measuring tape, you will be set!
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Big difference! Curtains are so hard to do on a tight budget and you did a nice job. I hope you come visit my blog. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGood job. Curtains can be so expensive. I feel like I have learned so much in the last few years, I am ashamed at the price I paid for my family room drapes. Yikes! Great makeover!
ReplyDeleteLooks fab. Great idea. And A great touch of pizazz
ReplyDeleteThat is a great look and so quick to do! Very good for people that like to change up things every season!
ReplyDeleteI love your choice of fabric - and to make the curtains yourself! That's fantastic! They turned out so charming - great work.
ReplyDeleteOh those are so great! And that material is beautiful!
ReplyDeletecute! you know i have ZERO curtains in my house. maybe i should try this. plus, what a deal!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks so much for sharing...it looks great!
ReplyDeleteNancy