I am getting so many inquiries about my curtains. I guess I could make them and sell them , but I will share my pattern with everyone. Anyway, I like helping others. I bought some off ebay, I think for $25 a curtain, well it is nothing to them. This curtain, I made for probably $4.00 I think it took me 2 1/2 yds of material.I will try to explain, cut each panel approx. 28" x40" (I have large windows). When cutting out the panels be careful how you cut them, if you have the material on top of each other place both printed sides facing each other, because they meet in the middle from opposite directions. You don't want both panels to be cut the same way.
Then approx. 22" from the inside start cutting almost like you are taking out a triangle piece to meet the bottom outside corner. Hem all away around the curtain. On the top make approx. 2 1/2" open for a curtain rod to go through.
The girl on ebay hangs hers with jute on a nail and I tie them back with jute, The tying back is what gives the scalloped look. I hope this helps, If I can make them anyone can. Let me know how you get along or if I can help. Believe me I am no professional, just out to save money whereever I can. To be on the safe side you may want to try 3 yds. of material. And you can change the size depending on your window measurements.I love the primitive look of these curtains. I would love to see pictures if anyone else decides to make them.
Hugs,
Lecia
Here are two pictures of my curtains from ebay laying flat that may help understand my instructions.
I actually bought this material to match some curtains that I have in my dining room, I think the match is perfect.
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8 comments:
Those turned out beautiful, LOVE them!!! I'm not much of a sewer, but I just may have to try these sometime, thanks for sharing:)
Lecia~
Great job on the curtains!! Thanks for sharing how you made them.
Hugs~Becky
They look great! You did a great job! OLM
they are beautiful you are so talented Lecia!
I am still not getting it and I sew..need to see them laid out and photos taken of each step..;)
OK.. GF!!!! NOW TELL ME YOU ARE NOT A CRAFTER!!! LOL!! Bullpucky's you're not!! I have been a crafter for 22 years..and could never do anything as good as you have!! I can barely sew!! Theres no way I would attempt to make curtains!! I love yours Lecia!!!!You should seriously consider takeing orders.. I would order them!!! lol!!Ok Guess I'm done shakeing my finger at you..and scolding you!! lol!!At least for now!! lol!! (Wink!!) Seriously everything you make turns out beautifully!!!! All I can do with a sewing machine is make a mess!!! lol!! Hugs!!
I am a WV girl I was born and grew up in the
bonnies outside of Clarksburg /Bridgeport area
of WV.
Pamela
Mt Pleasant Michigan
Absolutely awe inspiring. I love your farm home and it is just what I would imagine a nice little farm in WV would look like and it just screams warmth and comfort and welcome.
You are truly blesses and the children are the frosting on the cake.
big hugs to you
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