Tip: Make 2 Story Curtains for Whole Lot Less Than Custom
by Nadine
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One of the features I love most about my house is my two story living room. I always knew I wanted to have 2 story curtains for my 2 windows, which are about 18' feet high. I had priced custom curtains and the custom shops wanted $2k for 2 windows. I knew that was not going to happen. Here is what I did:
1. Purchased 8 ready made lined curtain panels on clearance for a total cost of $238.00 ($29.75 a panel). sizes were 4(108") and 4 (120")
2. Had 2 panels sewed together for each side of the windows to create the length I needed. My curtains have a flocked pattern so when sewing we matched the pattern.
3. The reason I purchased 4 curtains in 120" length is that I wanted to have enough fabric to make tie backs to cover the seams if needed. So if you are not a good sewer, it doesn't matter - just cover the seams with tie backs or get help from a friend or seamstress or even a dry cleaner that does alterations.
However, once the panels were sewn together and hung, the seams were not even noticeable so I decided to leave the tie backs out. You have to really examine the curtains closely to see the seams. Friends and family come over and think that they are one long panel.
Anyone can do this by buying new or used curtains(the best deal I found on used curtains are at hotel liquidator places). So a person could do these long panels for even less.
10 answers
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Eri12894383
on Jan 27, 2017
Absolutely stunning. Very dramatic effect. Great job. -
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Dee
on Jan 27, 2017
What a great idea. Saves a ton of money. The curtains look beautiful. -
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Amy
on Jan 28, 2017
just curious, how do u open and close them? -
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Hillela G.
on Jan 29, 2017
Love these!!! Thanks for sharing! -
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Joye R. Foster
on Jan 29, 2017
I did the same thing using brown curtains. The horizontal seam shows clearly when the light shows through them. I thought of putting a fabric band across them, but could not find anything that looks good. Any suggestions?- See 4 previous
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Annie Doherty
on Jan 29, 2017
Your curtains are awesome, as is your beautiful sitting room, it's so light and bright I love it, thank you. -
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Ese8934807
on Jan 31, 2017
Lovely -
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Julie M.
on Feb 01, 2017
Fabulous!!! -
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Feb 01, 2017
Your room is amazing! Great tip! I would want to lounge in there all the time. -
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Joye R. Foster
on Feb 02, 2017
That is a fantastic idea!
Eri12894383
on Jan 27, 2017
Dee
on Jan 27, 2017
Amy
on Jan 28, 2017
Hillela G.
on Jan 29, 2017
Annie Doherty
on Jan 29, 2017
Ese8934807
on Jan 31, 2017
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