How can I cover a long wall of windows inexpensively
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Give more info about the windows. Length of window wall and height. How many panels? What room?
Sheets or blankets can be cut to fit, or fabric shower curtains
Shop around. I bought $10 curtain panels from a discount store (probably less in the U.S.) They are the exact same panels I saw in department stores for $40 +. They look good, and I won't feel bad about changing them somewhere down the road. Ikea often has affordable panels too. You don't always have to use sheets and drop cloths...In fact, those would have been more expensive in my case.
Yes, more info is good. But, if you are looking for full coverage, sheets make a find curtain. They are cheap, airy, and lightweight. Here are some "funky" ideas if you want something unique and cheap.
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Dad taught me to make a box valence out of plywood, and cover it with fabric by using plain old elmers white glue in small spots along the wood. to the inside, we made 2 small brackets on which to put a wood dowel, and hung alternating sheer panels from it in the colors that matched the room decor. The 'box valence is 2 sided, top and front attached to a side panel on each end. That way you can attack it to the window wood frame with small L-brackets along the top to prevent warping and/or sagging. You can use the cheap sheer panels that are washable, and simply slip them on/off when they need cleaning since it is just a set-in-place wood dowel.
Its usually cheaper to buy curtains from Penneys outlet, IKEA, or other discount stores than to buy fabric and make them. I got four pairs of taupe cotton velvet curtains for $18 a pair on Overstock. The fabric was $14 per yard at local stores. Each panel would have taken at least two yards. Quilting cotton can be purchased in very wide widths cheaply, but they will be white or ivory and the sun will yellow them quickly.
Sheers can be cheap and look great... http://www.brylanehome.com/Home-Sheer-Curtains.aspx?DeptId=25389
Walmart's least expensive sheets run about $5 each. Measure the window width to be covered and buy sheets to equal twice the measurement (at a minimum) and even three times the measurement to create extra fullness. To prepare the casing for the curtain rod, on the back side of the sheet at the end with the widest hem, cut a vertical slit JUST through the back layer of fabric at each side of the sheet; do not cut through the front side. You can then just press the sheets, run the rod through and attach it to the curtain bracket and hang. They will likely "puddle" on the floor, but that is the style now. If you're worried about raveling, squeeze a little Fray Check (also available at Walmart, I'm sure) on each cut. Yes, there are more labor intensive ways to do this, but the end result is about the same.
Use Bed Sheets
Drop clothes are also inexpensive and can be dyed or painted to match your decor.