Readymade Makeover: Banded Window Treatment

2 Materials
$150
2 Days
Easy
Husband wanted to block out the bright early morning sun from south-facing windows.

Wife--with a propensity to overthink-- wanted nice custom-looking treatments that wouldn't break the bank, but couldn't find the precisely perfect thing.

If wife didn't make a decision soon, husband was going to solve the problem himself. icon

Marriage saved (lol) with store-bought panels and the ability to sew straight lines.


Let's play "I Spy":


I Spy grommeted, thermal lined "raw silk" panels obtained at a ridiculously great price....in a SPOT ON color (to match the unmatchable blue walls)...hung temporarily in the photo above. Can you find them?


No? Then I guess the room WAS dark enough...HA!


HINT:
they're hiding between the windows icon .)


But even though they were the perfect color, they were too short...this called for some DIY intervention.


I sliced those buggers open and gave the panels a makeover. The process involved adding a coordinating print and fun trim to pick up the other colors in the room...but I had to make them room darkening as well.
Now Hubs can sleep in on Saturdays (as if) and everyone lived happily ever after.


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Suggested materials:
  • Purchased panels   (HomeGoods)
  • Contrast Fabric   (Hobby Lobby)
EmDirr @ DustandDoghair.com
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