So this is a project that had been going on for about a year and a half now. I didn't like the ugly mini blinds we had in the house, but I couldn't find curtains I was in love with, within a reasonable price range.
In the spirit of... imitation is the best form of flattery, I promptly went out and bought the same tablecloths. Our houses are pretty different so even though we would have the same curtains I figured that we’d be ok... so, there was just one problem. I don’t really sew, I mean I have a machine and everything and I made my Godson a quilt because that’s what good Godmothers do, and I am ¾ way done on a king size crazy quilt that was supposed to be a wedding gift for my husband. (we were married 2 ½ years ago) But I had been delaying these curtains for well over a year. I just wasn’t quite sure how to sew them.
Finally, I decided it was now or never. I laid them all out on the livingroom floor and began measuring. I decided I would fold them over 11 inches and sew the seam for the curtain rod at 4 inches from top. Shockingly, they turned out really well. Now I have curtains in every room, and I can even open the windows without them blowing down. Life is good! It even inspired me to sew a bunch of adorable bibs for my son... but that’s another story.
Then I went over to my friends house and she has these gorgeous white flowing curtains... I was in love! When she told me her secret I was amazed! She actually bought tablecloths at Crafts 2000, threw them over the curtain rod and walla she has fabulous curtains.
In the spirit of... imitation is the best form of flattery, I promptly went out and bought the same tablecloths. Our houses are pretty different so even though we would have the same curtains I figured that we’d be ok... so, there was just one problem. I don’t really sew, I mean I have a machine and everything and I made my Godson a quilt because that’s what good Godmothers do, and I am ¾ way done on a king size crazy quilt that was supposed to be a wedding gift for my husband. (we were married 2 ½ years ago) But I had been delaying these curtains for well over a year. I just wasn’t quite sure how to sew them. 
Finally, I decided it was now or never. I laid them all out on the livingroom floor and began measuring. I decided I would fold them over 11 inches and sew the seam for the curtain rod at 4 inches from top. Shockingly, they turned out really well. Now I have curtains in every room, and I can even open the windows without them blowing down. Life is good! It even inspired me to sew a bunch of adorable bibs for my son... but that’s another story.
Well those came out lovely. I usually have the opposite problem. Curtains and sheets go missing in my house all the time! And lovely dresses appear in there stead. I love to go trolling in the good will for tablecloths to use as fabric.
ReplyDeleteStitches @ The Hot Toddies of Washington
I wish I could sew dresses! I hope by the time I have a girl my sewing skills will have advanced to that point.
DeleteThey look lovely!!! And I'm so inspired....I need curtains dreadfully bad for my front window and back windows....I'll have to actually bite the bullet and get them done soon!! THank you so much for sharing your post with us for my blog party!! It's so nice to have you!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Doni
Thank you so much Doni. Good luck on your curtains!
DeleteGreat job!!!! Yay for great sewing project!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality! I’m looking forward to see what you link up tomorrow evening!
Yikes... I don't have a fun craft ready yet... I'll have to work on that :)
DeleteThese turned out great! And the tablecloths are an excellent idea! And good call on the Sound of Music quote. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Alexis!
ReplyDeletelooks great and we have been humming the sound of music for says, so this gave me a good chuckle! :)
ReplyDeleteJocie,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I am trying to get inspired for another project.