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DIY Bold Striped Curtains

I’m so excited to have my friend Suzy here today filling us in on how to make some very classic rugby striped curtains.  The idea comes from Blooming Homestead.

They look like they’re straight out of a Pottery Barn Magazine! Love them!If you’re a new visitor to I Dig Pinterest today-welcome!  I’d love for you to follow me via the social media links on the top right sidebar!

Take it away, Suzy!

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I’m one of those people who feels like if I spent the time I do on Pinterest actually trying the ideas I pin, I’d have one cute place! So I decided to make this pin a reality for my own home.
I knew I wanted bold striped curtains but I couldn’t find any that I liked online or in stores. It took some measuring and time (and a little forgiveness from my husband for some choice words that I may have used while working on this) but I’m really happy with the results and would do it again for the impact it made on my front room.
The finished product: not too shabby as long as you don’t look close.  🙂

 

 

{Here is what you’ll need:}
  • Two curtain panels that you like. I got mine from Lowe’s, they are off white and have a velvety feel. Who knew Lowe’s sold decent curtain panels?
  • 2 1/2 to 3 yards of fabric for the stripes…if you are using 84 inch panels, more if they are longer (you will have some left, but I always go with the safe side so I don’t have to go buy more).
  • 2 spools of ribbon that match your material. I got grosgrain ribbon, and I like the look.
  • Thread to match the color of your fabric stripes
  • Cutting board, rotary cutter, sewing machine, pins and glue gun……but that should go without saying 😉

 

I started by measuring my curtain panel. I decided I wanted my stripes to be 8 inches wide since I liked the way several stripes looked. I drew my panels and noted their measurements (84 inches long) on a piece of paper. I knew I wanted white at the very bottom so I arranged accordingly. I ended up deciding that I could do 8 inches of white on top, then sew my stripe and continue down the panel with each space 8 inches.  This allowed me to end up with white on the bottom.
I measured the length of my curtain panel to make sure the stripes would run all the way across. I cut the material accordingly, allowing a 1/4″ seam.
I then pressed and sewed all my stripes.
I measured 8 inches down from the top of my curtain panel on both sides and marked it with a pencil, grabbed a strip and pinned like crazy. Pins are definitely your friends with this project……..trust me. It took some major stitch picking before I realized this!
Continue to measure and mark with a pencil AFTER each stripe is sewn. This way if your stripe didn’t get sewn on exactly as planned, you can still space them evenly.
Some of my edges didn’t quite end up going the full length of the curtain, or went over too much. I’m never sure how that happens, but this is where your ribbon and glue gun comes in. I cut pieces of ribbon and simply glued them over the material that didn’t quite meet the edge of the curtain panel. If my material stripe was too long, I just trimmed it and glued ribbon on top to cover the ugly cutting that tends to happen when cutting at weird angles.
                                        
The edge looks pretty and finished and everyone will think you measured and sewed perfectly. 😉
Good Luck!
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They turned out amazing, Suzy, and contribute so much to the look of the room!
Thanks for sharing your talents with us today!


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  2. Love the stripes! Great space! Would love to have you come link this up to my party and follow along.
    http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2013/05/get-social-sunday_18.html

  3. I love how your curtains turned out! Great job :) Found you on Funky Polkadot Giraffe :D
    Blessings,
    Nicole
    http://coleyscraftingcorner.blogspot.com/2013/05/annabelle-simply-charming.html

  5. I just DIY'ed striped curtains too! They're a lot of work, so great job! I'd love if you'd like up to The DIY'ers: http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-diyers-and-some-favorites.html

  6. Awesome! I am loving striped curtains right now! I diyed ruffle curtains for my living room out of bed sheets.

    Stopping in from Ladybug Blessings linky party

  7. These look great! I LOVE striped curtains! Would love it if you would link this up to Give Me The Goods Monday: 1 Party, 4 Blogs! http://www.rainonatinroof.com/2013/05/give-me-goods-monday-link-party-9.html
    Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

  8. I am featuring your stripe curtains on my blog today. Thanks for linking it up. This week's party starts in a little bit. I hope to see you again.

    http://www.ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com/

  9. With window treatments, many would prefer to just buy from stores. But you, you managed to customize it. If one would think about it, it’s actually more practical. Plus, you have the power to choose what style and design is best for your home. It’s exciting and looks easy to do, but you would still need skills and creativity to do it. Thanks for sharing!

    Roxie @ WindowTreatmentsPhiladelphia.com
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