The moment I stepped onto the Decor Blogger circuit I was introduced to this amazing "tape" that would open up possibilities to people like me: Non-Sewers. I never thought I would be able to make my own custom curtain panels. But now it is possible because of this:
- First, cut your fabric. I cut mine in a rectangle the dimensions of a curtain panel I woulda purchased (with a couple inches to spare for the magic tape!).
3. Press your iron on a damp towel on top of your folded seem. Count to 10. Move on until you have done the whole thing. Done! (In short, follow the directions on the back of the package.)
Because I was doing curtains for my sliding door, which is really wide, I had to use 2 panels and seem them together. Again, I can't sew, so I used the "magic tape" to seem them together.
I was having HUGE issues getting the length right, it was just a bit long. Also, it looked so messy. Then I saw how Sarah clipped her curtains, tried it, and it made a WORLD of difference! Clip them from the back. Thanks Sarah!!!
I didn't use any lining. It seems to work great. I am cheap, I didn't want to buy anything more than I had to.
Now lets look at my before and after (you know I gotta do that!)
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| Yes, this was taken at Christmas time.... only pic I got!!! |
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Love it.. I can't sew either, but now I can't wait to get my hands on some fabric to make new curtains for my living room. I'm thinking drop cloths.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to use stitch witchery, but sounds simple enough! I love the lighter colors with your dark table!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I can't remember if you said what color you did on the walls...I love it with the curtains!
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ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed! I never thought of Stitch Witchery, that's an awesome idea! Its great stuff, its holding the hem of my jeans together as we speak...lol
ReplyDeleteHow many yards did you use for these? They are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteYou can't sew but still work wonders. Great job and done frugally.
ReplyDeleteThat’s one beautiful curtain! Very creative! I have to agree with you; it looks very elegant and a lot better! Te room is brighter compared to the picture above during Christmas time. I’ll definitely try this at home.
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This curtains are awesome. You did a pretty good job!
ReplyDeleteI used Stitch Witchery with A flat queen size sheet to make my Sliding glass door curtain. I used a dark Burgundy color to keep sunlight out of my kitchen - due to migraines.
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Beautiful job. I love the curtains. So simple too. Thank u for sharing.
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