We all know about using drop cloth for window treatments by now, right?
I couldn't wait to jump on the bargain train and make a pair for my dining room.
The above look is what I wanted. I would use my left over SW paint to paint stripes on the edges of the drop cloth. 140" drapes for under $25! Wow.
Somehow I missed the tutorial on painting drop cloth.
Most tutorials, like The Yellow Cape Cod's, are about using regular curtains. Maybe that's the difference. Let's just say, I went through half a can of paint on one stripe. Could it be that drop cloths are used for soaking up paint? hmm...Not to mention the paint was dark navy. I didn't have the patience nor the paint to finish so on to plan B.
Some type of blue floral print like one of these-
I really love the bamboo shades too, which I hope to have eventually.
Found this fabric at Hancocks' on the clearance bin. $6 per yd.
Don't you love the color codes on the edges of fabrics?
To be honest, I wasn't sold out on the fabric at first. But at that price and knowing it'd be a temporary fix, I could live with it for now.
They turned out better than I imagined.
A little iron on hemming tape on all sides and up they go. No lining since they'll stay pulled back.
Sometimes ignorance turns to bliss.
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37 comments:
Tammie, they look great! I love the fabric that you chose.
I had not heard of drop cloth drapes...but I think what you ended up with looks so elegant! :D
I love that fabric. It's perfect in the room.
I painted my stripes on the Ikea curtains & those too soaked up the paint. I love your new dining room curtains. Great job!
Well I think the trouble led to the best solution! They look marvelous~really! Great job Tammy!
Tammie I love your Drapery, especially the black, red and white color scene...this is stunning! Thank you for sharing your work! Have a great day! xoxoxo
I love your new drapes....curtains can make such a huge difference in a room! great job!
Your drapes are gorgeous, Tammie! I love the color and pattern!
I made a table runner with drop cloth...the paint went on fine, didn't even absorb to the other side. I can imagine that curtains would be a HUGE project though!!
XO,
Jane
LOL love your last sentence! They look great. I didn't know the paint would be so absorbed in the drop cloths, but maybe that's what they do and why they are called that.
I do think your choice turned out very well!
Tammie they are gorgeous; the pattern and colors are perfect!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Wow that fabric is gorgeous, and who could beat that price, I say you scored ;)
Smiles~
Mari
I loved that fabric as soon as I saw it and it looks great with your walls!
-Shelley
tammie, those look awesome. you should check out upscaledownhome on etsy.......she has the most fabulous curtain tie backs.
btw, i love a girl who can roll with the punches (or drop cloth as it may be) and move on to plan b.
Gorgeous Tammy! The blue is fantastic in your dining room and I love the fabric!!
That house across the street from you ain't too shabby either!!!
Is this true are they really no sew? Cause maybe I could do something like that on a small scale. Did you use clips at the top? Well I love em.
Oooh, those are beautiful, Tammy. What a pretty room.
Your window treatment turned out beautifully, my friend. I LOVE those draperies! You did a fabulous job on them and the blues on it are PERFECTION!
Love and hugs, Cindy
You are amazing. What a bargain...but you would never know it.
They look really nice and I love your dark walls. I saw a show that did that once and fell in love then. Art looks so good on dark walls!
Outstanding!
Your curtains look great! It all worked out in the end! You are right, though, those dropcloths do soak the paint up!
blessings,
karianne
Well done! Love it. I'm glad you went with the print...as it goes nicely agains the solid wall. Gorgeous!
Love, love LOVE those drapes. Bravo!
You find the most amazing photos...and your drapes turned out brilliantly!! They look wonderfully elegant Tammy!!
Hi Tammy, The fabric is beautiful and I love your cutains! xo, Sherry
Woo-Hoo, I can comment again! Not sure what that was all about, but I'm glad to say the curtains are fabulous!
They are beautiful, I love the fabric!
Love those drapes. I think they look wonderful.
Beautiful dining room color and wonderful job on your drapes! Glad to have found your blog! :)
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