I finally got our dining room curtains done!!! They not only look great but it's wonderful to be able to close them to keep the afternoon sun out to help keep the house cool. When pulled open I can just tuck them to the side of the window sill/radiator; which will come in great in the winter.
You can see I still have empty frames. Still on the extensive project list.
Just so you can see the pattern a bit more...
I am VERY grateful to my MIL who made a Walmart run for me to get some cheap 200 count cotton sheets!! She mailed them to me so that I could add a backing to the curtains that really gives them a more finished/professional look!! I had run across this idea a few years ago, but so glad I came upon it again just in time for this project! It was super easy and this was a great tutorial on how it's done.
I used one King size flat sheet for both of the panels in the dining room. The only thing that I did different was adjust some of the hem measurements a bit. You can always buy special material made for curtain backing, but if you need a cheap alternative that still gives it a finished look, this is definitely worth it! I've also read/heard, at one time, that if you use a higher count black sheet it will also help keep the light out.
I used one King size flat sheet for both of the panels in the dining room. The only thing that I did different was adjust some of the hem measurements a bit. You can always buy special material made for curtain backing, but if you need a cheap alternative that still gives it a finished look, this is definitely worth it! I've also read/heard, at one time, that if you use a higher count black sheet it will also help keep the light out.
If you have any curtain making on your to-do list, take the little extra time and add the backing! You won't regret it!
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