Friday, March 11, 2011

A Collection of DIY Window Treatment Tutorials

With my recently arrived fabrics, I plan to make some window treatments. Ahh, but which ones. There are so many cool tutorials out there. Here are a few that I'm admiring:


The Ivy Cottage Blog's No Sew Curtains

 
 Young House Love's No Sew Curtains


 
A Fixed Flat Fold Roman Shade by Centsational Girl

Another Take on a Roman Shade by Centsational Girl

A Faux Roman Blind by Hodge:Podge

I'm sure that there are plenty more...do you have a favorite or your own tutorial?
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15 comments:

  1. Isabella's Mommy....March 11, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    these are all great ideas & makes me realize that i still need to make some, for our master & guest bedroom. thanks for the ideas!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I'm so glad you posted these. I am looking to make some curtains myself but I would have no clue where to start. Thanks!

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  3. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Only you would be thinking about window treatments while nine months pregnant...
    That's why we all love to read you! :)

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  4. AdrianaMarch 11, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I'm really loving the fixed flat Roman shade, but it may just be the amazing pattern that is drawing me to it!LOL

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  5. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I dig the Young House Love curtains!! And I just lurv the fabrics your chose! Look forward to seeing the final product!
    Your ambition so close to the baby's arrival is super admirable. I do have to say I have a few "home projects" in mind before our baby arrives!

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  6. Mary NevinMarch 11, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    *THANK YOU* I seriously needed this post, we're moving in a few short weeks and I've needed a little inspiration to motivate me to make my own curtains! happy weekend!! :)

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  7. the gardener's cottageMarch 11, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    i would never be able to do any of these types of projects. i do not have a crafty bone in my body. but i did tie a bow on a purse the other day. hahaha, that's about the extent of my talents.

    xo
    janet

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  8. Barbara MatsonMarch 11, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Thanks for the shout-out! Flattered to be part of such great company!

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  9. michelleMarch 11, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    These are all beautiful! I wish I could just make the plain ones. :) A great project to do while waiting. :) I did make pillows when I was 7 months pregnant, that was a chore let me tell you. :)
    Hope you are feeling good.

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  10. JacindaMarch 12, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Great ideas! And thanks for the fabric website in your last post! I am always looking for unique fabrics and I've never seen that website before! It's fantastic and super reasonable prices!!

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  11. HeidiMarch 12, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I made valences out of my kids' crib bumper. Good recycling project. Here's the link:

    http://spiritualknitter.blogspot.com/2010/06/crib-bumper-to-valence-tutorial.html

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  12. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I have made my own fake Roman shades using this tutorial:

    http://www.aprettycoollife.com/2009/08/diy-roman-shade-mistreatment-no-sewing.html

    I bought my cheap plastic miniblinds at the Habitat ReStore for onlyu $2.00 each (had to use 2 side by side for each of our 6 foot windows.)

    The only thing...... the fabric glue... I used the same kind as shown in the tutorial. It hasn't held up well on the shades that we raise and lower everyday. I actually have decided to cover the back (not shown in tutorial) and before I do that I am going to reglue most parts with a different glue. I will also hand stitch through the blind slat and into the fabric, then I will cover my stiches with a ribbon, going around in a square (so that the finish product will look more like that on one of the tutorials you referenced). Anyway - can't wait to see what you come up with!

    Sorry I am posting anonymously.... google isn't liking me today.

    Sheena

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  13. jen duncanMarch 15, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Great post! Thanks for including me. :-)

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  14. SharstinMarch 17, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    oh i have been wanting to make some curtains! great tutorials--love the roman shades:)

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  15. ...I Thought I Loved You ThenMarch 21, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    You look fabulous! What have you done to stay healthy and petite during your pregnancy (besides chasing around your little guy)??

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