DIY Curtains

On Halloween night while walking home we noticed that you can see right into our kitchen from our backyard since we didn't have any drapes covering our sliding glass doors. Obviously we don't want just anyone being able to see into our house, so it became my project to find a solution.

We soon realized why there were never any drapes on this window. Our cupboards go right next to the window and they go almost to the ceiling and our drawers pull out. So we had to put the curtain rod higher than normal which then was a problem finding drapes that were long enough for our window. I bought some but they didn't work, so Aimee (my sissy in law) suggested we make some ourselves. So 2 weeks ago we found the perfect fabric which was a task in itself. Then yesterday we got together and made them. It took us a good 5 hours. We were both so pleased with our work because to us they look professional ;)

I got home last night and hung them up and you wouldn't believe it....I measured my window WRONG! Yep, my heart almost stopped working. I was so sad. I tried calling Aimee in horror at my mistake but unfortunately she didn't answer. I was so disappointed in myself, I even dreamed about my mistake last night. Thankfully she called me this morning with a solution...drapery clips! My mom and I went to Joann's and I came home and put them on my drapes and it worked, they are now the perfect length! I couldn't be happier.

The fabric...

 

We even put a liner on the back! Here's a picture of the bottom and backside of the drapes...

 

The top with the clips...

 

And the finished product...

 

 

 

I LOVE them! Thanks Aimee, I had a blast sewing them with you. I couldn't have done it without your help. LOVE YOU SO MUCH!