Cafe Curtains From Pillowcases

Brandi
by Brandi
5 Materials
$25.00
45 Minutes
Easy
Turn pillowcases into curtains - it's easy and inexpensive
I recently gave my laundry room a makeover. When the time came to select curtains for my laundry room, I had a tough time finding something that I liked. Everything was either too expensive or just not my style. Before leaving the store empty-handed, I decided to browse the bed-linens aisle. There, I found pillow cases in a simple pattern that I loved. I decided to use the pillowcases for curtains in the laundry room. The pattern and colors were perfect and best of all, they were easy to hang and didn't involve any sewing!
Supplies and steps used:
Drapery rings with clips- 5 clips per curtain panel. Be sure to space the clips evenly. Start by folding the top of your  pillow case in half and then in half again.
Pair of cotton pillow cases- Lay the pillow cases flat so you can attach the curtain rings.  


Iron and fabric freshener- For ironing and freshening your curtains.



Curtain Rod- Slide the rings through to attach curtain to the rod


You're done! Stand back and admire how nice your windows look. For a few dollars and no sewing machine required, I hope you found this tutorial helpful.


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  • L_A4795180 L_A4795180 on Jul 19, 2021

    Please elaborate... why do you fold the pillow case before clipping it, and are you folding length-wise or what??

  • Psa51767181 Psa51767181 on Oct 15, 2021

    My only curiosity is : are the curtains hard to keep on rings as they are moved daily to let in light?

  • Pam Pam on Jul 20, 2022

    Is there a step missing? I don't get the fold step, and does it require cutting and perhaps them tape to create the look in the photo?


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  • Lana Burton Lana Burton on Dec 25, 2022

    I believe she has us fold in half and then in half again to make sure the curtains are exactly straight and even. You don’t need hem tape. The hem of the pillow cases are hanging at the bottom and that is the opening of your pillow cases. The tops are the parts that are already sewn closed when you buy them. That’s where you attach your clips! Adorable! I think will be incorporating this idea in my motor home!

    • Brandi Brandi on Jan 01, 2023

      Thank you so much for explaining this better than I did in my post, Lana. I bet the curtains would look great in your motor home. Safe travels!!

  • Melba Melba on Dec 31, 2022

    Love it!

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