No-Sew Window Treatments
Lori at Thrifty Decor Mom updated her windows with new window treatments without sewing.
Well, I’ve done it again. I made more window treatments (without sewing!). This time they were for my bay window. I have wanted to do something with this window for sew (ha! ha! – I crack myself up!) long!! I had a picture in my OCD brain of what I wanted to do and came across a photo on a blog that I loved. You have to check out what Marla of Always Nesting did to her bay window. This was my inspiration – thanks for all your help Marla!! You can go here to see her window treatments.
I finally found some panels at Bed, Bath and Beyond that I liked. But there was a problem. They were on clearance and only had 2 left. I needed 4 panels so what did I do? Oh yeah, I cut those babies in half and made 4! I also wanted tab top panels but these had a pocket for a curtain rod. So, being the creative and thrifty person that I am, I used the tie backs that came with the panels to make some tabs. Ha!
Hanging the panels was also a challenge. I really couldn’t do a curtain rod because of the angles and everything. When I saw Marla’s window I knew I had to use copy her idea and hang the panels from finials. Another problem. Those finials are expensive and I needed 10 of them!! My handyman hubby had a great idea to look in the hardware section at Lowe’s. I found some drawer knobs that I liked and they were much more affordable (about $40 for 10).
Ok, I know you are all dying to see the before and after pictures so here you go:
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| Here they are at night |
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| Here’s a day light picture |
I can’t believe how much they change the whole look of the windows!! I absolutely love them!! It was A LOT of hemming tape and ironing so I’m thinking that I might need to take a sewing class and finally learn how to use a dang sewing machine!
Great job on the window treatments. They really do add to the space. What do you think?
Cassity Kmetzsch started Remodelaholic after graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Interior Design. Remodelaholic is the place to share her love for knocking out walls, and building everything back up again to not only add function but beauty to her home. Together with her husband Justin, they have remodeled 6 homes and are working on a seventh. She is a mother of four amazing girls. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.
>B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!! They really do change the look of your dining area. I especially like the idea of using drawer knobs as a less expensive option. You go girl!!!!