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Tutorial: Burlap and ribbon roller shades, no sewing required

August 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

burlaprollershadesThese roller shades are made from burlap, with a wide printed ribbon for a border.  Maryann from Domestically Speaking shows how you can make them.  The burlap and ribbon are glued to an existing roller shade, so there’s no sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make curtain panels from a duvet cover

July 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

duvet-to-window-panelsSometimes a duvet cover isn’t a duvet cover.  Sometimes it’s inexpensive yardage for making a set of curtains.  Centsational Girl shows how she made this set of curtain panels for her dining room out of a duvet cover.  In keeping… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rod pocket curtains

July 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

pockettopcurtainSarah from While They Snooze shows how to make a set of rod pocket curtains.  You won’t need rings or special hooks to hang them. Instead, the hanging mechanism is a simple casing, or pocket, sewn across the top.  She… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Curtain tie backs

April 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

tabNanny from Nanny Notes 2 U shares a free pattern for making curtain tie backs.  Go to her blog for the pattern and tutorial. Note:This blog is no longer available but we were able to find these similar tutorials… Read more ...

Tutorial: Angled ruffle curtains

March 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

angled-ruffled-curtainsCheck out these ruffled curtains that Heidi from HoneyBear Lane made for her daughter’s room!  She’s the first to admit they’re a lot of work, but oh my goodness, they’re pretty.  The ruffles fall at an angle.  A blackout lining… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pleated curtains using ribbon tabs

October 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Simple Simon & Co.  shows how she made some pleated curtains.  You can’t see it from the front, but the curtain is threaded on to the rod using ribbon tabs sewn to the back.  They’re evenly spaced, creating perfect pleats… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lined curtain panels

October 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to make a lined curtain panel.  Her tutorial walks you through the process with clear instructions, helpful tips, and step-by-step photos to show exactly what to do.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a box valance

September 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to make a box valance for a window.  The valance is formed by stapling your fabric piece around a board hung across the top of the window.  The simple lines and sharp corners… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered curtain and valance backdrop for your bed

July 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Curtains don’t have to only be used to cover a window.  In fact, you can use a curtains to frame the headboard of your bed.  The look is romantic and luxurious.  Sew4Home shows how you can make one, with a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy curtain panel with contrast band

July 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World takes the complicated out of sewing curtains with a tutorial that shows how to make a simple curtain panel with a contrast band.  Get the tute. [photo from Shiny Happy World]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bohemian curtain with large-scale lace motif

June 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Laura from About Goodness shows how she made this gorgeous Bohemian style curtain.  See that large-scale lace flower design?  That wasn’t originally on the fabric – she added it.  The source of the lace she used to make the motif… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Curtain from a skirt, no sewing required!

April 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Aunt Peaches shows what she did with a thrifted skirt that turned out to not fit her.  Being her resourceful self, she turned it into a cafe curtain instead.  It took just a few minutes, and no sewing was required. … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Pieced rescue for short curtain panels

April 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Karen from Sew Many Ways was gifted a set of curtain panels that were too short for her windows, so she cut them and pieced them into accent panels to hang at either side of her existing window dressing.  Perfect! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an indoor awning for a window

March 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If you’re someone who loves to add a touch of charm and character to your home decor, then you’ll definitely want to check out this adorable indoor awning. The photo of this cute little awning is sure to catch your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make lined curtains out of a duvet and a flat sheet

February 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Honeybee Vintage shows how to make a set of curtains out of bed linens.  What a great idea!   She used a duvet that she found at a thrift store, but you might also be able to pick one… Read more ...
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