How to Make DIY Drop Cloth Curtains With a Twist

Julien K., Hometalk Team
by Julien K., Hometalk Team

Today, I'm going to show you how to create DIY Drop Cloth Curtains With a Twist.


This project is perfect for those who want to add a touch of style to their windows without sacrificing natural light.


The twist? We’ll use hand towel ring holders to hang our drop cloth curtains, giving your windows a fresh and innovative look.


This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

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Step-by-step drop cloth curtains

1. Gather Your Supplies

First, head over to Home Depot to pick up a couple of hand towel rings and a canvas drop cloth.

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Then, visit Walmart to pick up some no-sew hem tape.

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2. Prepare the Drop Cloth

Grab your canvas drop cloth and fold it evenly in half lengthwise. Use sharp fabric scissors to cut along the fold.

No-sew hem drop cloth curtains

3. Hem the Edges

To clean up the raw edge, use your no-sew hem tape and an iron.

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Stick the tape along the inner edge of the material.

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Fold over the raw edge about an inch and press the fold with your iron.

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This will hide any frayed material on your fabric and is also a great time to iron out any wrinkles on the panels themselves.

Towel ring curtain hanger

4. Install the Towel Rings

It's time to install your towel rings to the wall. Follow the instructions that come with your towel rings.

Towel holder idea

These towel holder ideas add a unique touch to your window treatments.

Fold the curtain like a fan or an accordion to add some style before hanging

5. Hang the Curtains

Now that the towel rings are installed, carefully fold your curtain like a fan or an accordion to give it some style.

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Attach the folded curtain to the towel rings.


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DIY Drop Cloth Curtains With a Twist

And there you have it—homemade decorative curtains that are completely unique! This project is not only cost-effective but also allows natural light to flood your space while adding a touch of elegance.

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I'd love to hear how your project turned out. Share your experience and any additional curtain ideas in the comments below. Happy decorating!

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  • Nan108914485 Nan108914485 on Jun 19, 2024
    How do you get the curtains to close?
  • Lea117119692 Lea117119692 on Aug 12, 2024
    I'm confused. How are they "curtains". Looks like you just hung some fabric up on the wall... they don't even cover the windows??
  • David Dubensky David Dubensky on Aug 18, 2024
    Do these “curtains” have any function?
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  • Sas109385086 Sas109385086 on Aug 12, 2024
    I love this idea! I've been trying to figure out something cute for over my windows at night; but, don't look like curtains during the day. I think I'd use a different material and add a "tie back" to the bottom. When it's hanging down, it could be a bow. At night just grab the ends and tie it up in the middle on top. Viola!! Curtains by night; decoration in daytime. Saving this idea. 😊
  • Les105749833 Les105749833 6 days ago

    What if you put two small decorative hooks in the top middle of the window frame and two rings half way down the curtains on the edge . Then, to close the curtains you put the ring on the hooks. Could look very boho.

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