How do I make inexpensive window treatments?
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Light weight fabric on Command Hooks. Used it on the windows in my daughters dorm room then her apartment. Makes more of a swag. But we also used command hooks to hold up a light weight curtain rod. Also spring rods work well holding up fabric in the window frame itself.
Utube has a TON of videos for both those that sew and those who don't sew.
A really inexpensive way is to buy a plain window shade (type that just rolls up and down) and decorated it with fabric. I would steer away from painting it as the paint might crack as you roll it up and down.
Sheets can be used for cheap drapes. Often can open the top fold on the sides and just slip the rod through.
Drop cloths have been used as draperies, or visit second hand stores, but take your measurements with you, to be sure what you may find will fit.