Watch the clearance on fabric shower curtains. There are so many beautiful colors and patterns now. Put up a cafe rod and cut to length. This is what I did in my RV ,and an added bonus, they are mildew resistant. This is a major bonus for areas that get damp! You can either hand hem or use iron on tape at the bottom to prevent fraying.
You're welcome . I can't tell you how simple curtains have been made over the years with cute sheets , especially for the children's rooms . There are so many adorable cartoon character themes available .
Use command hooks to hold a lightweight curtain rod. Use a sheet or shower curtain or purchase fabric and use stitch wichery to iron seams instead of sewing.
Shower curtains are a great idea. So many pretty prints/themes out there. Added bonus is that they are 72" wide and 72" long, making them fit most windows. Iron on hem tape is super for this. Can mount a decorative rod above the window and even use shower hooks which will slide easily and make it easy to open and close the curtains. Good luck with your project!
For our guests bedroom, I had an inexpensive black rod installed and slipped on black rings (the kind that have a clip that holds the material). I bought single sheets on sale at Walmart and then simply clipped them on; one sheet at each end. I decided the room needed a bit more darkness (for sleeping in!) so I simply added a second layer of sheets - clipping one sheet behind the other. It looked great! If your windows are too high, buy some extra fabric in the same color or a contrast if desired, cut it the width (and extra length) you need and fasten it to the sheets with that iron-on tape available at Walmart. No sewing at all!
I've used both sheets and shower curtains. Each work well. I actually prefer them over *real* curtains because they are easy to put up, inexpensive, and the material is usually thinner (like cotton sheets).
Just get iron on hem tape anywhere they sell sewing notions. Check thrift stores for pressure rods, too. If you don't have fabric already, check thrift stores for fabric, sheets, tablecloths, etc.
I make most of my curtains from sheets but I do sew and usually add linings, edgings, etc. Like ibeecrazie commented, I also prefer sheets over reg curtains. They are less expensive also.
I've made curtains from sheets and have found that they are often not square. Measure carefully. I also finding that individual sheets are becoming increasingly difficult to find. So many sheets are sold only in sets now. Where are others finding them?
What are some neat ideas to cover a small 9 1/2 in square window on a door?Something with a way to still look through or out but have coverage as well.
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