Sunday, October 24, 2010

tablecloth curtain

crafting ingredients:
  • 1 small window
  • 1 old tablecloth (lines are helpful, but not necessary)
  • 1 tension bar to fit the window width
  • no-sew glue
  • iron/iron board/starch
  • twine
  • chip clips



we have a funny little window next to the front door and the dingy grandma curtain has bothered me since we moved into our house 4+ years ago. i looked at buying a roman shade or a shade that matched the front room, but it was just too expensive! well this saturday, i decided i could make my own for free.

and the fabric, well how about a neutral tablecloth I've had since college? it has stripes so i knew it would be easy to cut straight.

here is how it began.

first, i measured the window width, added 1/4 inch for seam allowance then cut it from the tablecloth.
i drug out the sewing machine, but then thought "there is no way i will finish this during nap time"- so out came the new-sew glue!





with my friend, starch, i ironed in about 6 folds on the bottom of the panel to give it a little interest and fullness. then i clipped it in place and hung it on the window with the tension rod.




i lover twine! and even though this project would look great with brown grosgrain ribbon, there i was on a roll and decided this would work for now.





the finished project- i love it!


and the view from the front porch....