1.18.2012

First DIY of 2012: Curtains

Well, here we are. Eighteen days into 2012. And, what do I have to show for myself? New skillz...that's what.

Sewing skillz to be exact. I've officially graduated from my no-sew phase and I have to admit: it's pretty awesome. So far I've made aprons, a market tote and living room curtains. I'll admit, there's been some bumps along the way. Like completely sewing the top of the tote shut (Couldn't even squeeze in a bottle of wine banana!). But, I'm working out the kinks and humming along just fine!

I started with some curtains for the living room. Here's a dark picture of the before (you get the idea, right?).

I bought the fabric for about $40 on clearance...I think I bought about 13 yards, which I cut into 6 panels (with some left over). I didn't do any fancy stitches...or even a top stitch, since I hadn't even learned that one yet. It was my first project. I was excited just to sew in a straight line. I sewed a hem around all sides. No grommets or tabs. Again, happy not to sew my finger to my new drapery.



Then, I ran out to Target and picked up some curtain rods and clips. Which actually was more expensive than the fabric. But, I got over it.


And...Voila!






They definitely give the room a more warm and dressed feeling. I'm hoping to get rid of the white blinds soon. Obviously, I hadn't taken the sewing machine to the pillow in the picture yet (she's all better now, though).

Since then, I've graduated to bigger and better things. Like this:


Super cute, right? I've got my eye on a vintage grain sack to do something like this from rebeccasaix:


Baby steps, though. I did sew the first tote closed. Even Martha had to start somewhere, right?

3 comments:

  1. You go! Those drapes really DO finish up that room. Now what about zippers? I was scared to death of them few months ago, but one you do one, get it wrong, do one more and get it right, they are easy peasy.

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  2. Thanks PTH! I noticed you have some cute sewing projects on your blog. I'll have to try some out!

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  3. Well done :) yep she sure did have to start some where we all did ;) i need to get back into sewing...my skills r abit rusty from the lack of doing anything that creative lol..love how the drapes transformed the windows!

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