https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:11:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-996691 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:04:45 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 996691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@greenebee: Feel free to come decorate mine ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-996665 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 13:58:07 +0000 greenebee 996665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: Thanks!!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-996642 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 13:53:17 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 996642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@greenebee: I want your nursery. SO sweet and cute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-988020 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 08:14:59 +0000 loveisstrange 988020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Curtains are SUPER easy. Here's an extremely simple way for people who don't sew.</p> <p><a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2010/02/nursery-progress-getting-the-hang-of-it/" rel="nofollow">http://www.younghouselove.com/2010/02/nursery-progress-getting-the-hang-of-it/</a></p> <p>Do you have a better picture of those curtains? I cant tell what the fabric looks like to be able to find something similar.</p> <p>ETA: I google image searched your inspiration photo to look at the curtains. They look to be simple beige sheers. This fabric is similar and CHEAP! lol</p> <p><a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/ul-855/window-sheer-voile-beige" rel="nofollow">https://www.fabric.com/buy/ul-855/window-sheer-voile-beige</a></p> <p>and this one, which is a slightly lighter color</p> <p><a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/ep-108/118-wide-dozier-drapery-sheers-sand" rel="nofollow">https://www.fabric.com/buy/ep-108/118-wide-dozier-drapery-sheers-sand</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-988017 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 08:12:39 +0000 Foodnerd81 988017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was goin to DIY curtains but then I found ones at ikea that I really liked and felt like I wouldn't save much by diying. They are called Aina, nice thick linen and the came in white/natural, gray, and tan I think. Te fabric is pretty heavy so they hang nice, and I bought blackout liner panels also from ikea that attach right to the back. But they are definitely not total blackout, more like room dimming, and you could prob buy the lining fabric cheaper and get something more darkening. I'm really happy with then and the Aina panels, for two, each panel around 95 inches wide and long, were $50. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-987945 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 06:41:57 +0000 JamieLee 987945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second the clips that @lindseykaye: mentioned. I made lined curtains for our nursery (they're not up yet or I would post a pic) and they were kind of involved because of the lining, but I've also made unlined curtains for other windows in the house, and they were easy. If you found flat bed sheets you liked and used the clips, you wouldn't have to do any sewing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-987704 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:56:30 +0000 greenebee 987704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here are my DIY curtains. I borrowed my MIL's sewing machine but you can get hem tape at Michael's and use just that! One of my best friends did that and her curtains look gorgeous! Happy crafting! </p> [attach=2767/13/mqzk68.600x450.DSC04038.jpg] [attach=2767/13/mqzk6a.583x600.DSC04042.JPG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-985648 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:41:51 +0000 immabeetoo 985648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ash they look more sheer to me on the zoom I found here <a href="http://www.bambibaby.com/baby-furniture/furniture-brands/bonavita/bonavita-westfield/bonavita-westfield-collection-3-piece-nursery-set-in-linen-gray-crib-double-dresser-and-5-drawer-dresser" rel="nofollow">http://www.bambibaby.com/baby-furniture/furniture-brands/bonavita/bonavita-westfield/bonavita-westfield-collection-3-piece-nursery-set-in-linen-gray-crib-double-dresser-and-5-drawer-dresser</a></p> <p>these seem similar, I think it's tricky from a stock photo since the shade depends on the lighting in your room</p> <p><a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-chiffon-window-sheer/-/A-14173681#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/threshold-chiffon-window-sheer/-/A-14173681#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.target.com/p/room-essentials-voile-window-sheer-pair/-/A-14335060#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/room-essentials-voile-window-sheer-pair/-/A-14335060#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1170031/chapel-hill-tanzania-sheer-window-panel-84-x-53.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1170031/chapel-hill-tanzania-sheer-window-panel-84-x-53.jsp</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-985556 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 15:56:42 +0000 Ash 985556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@scg00387: Thanks!! :) I was thinking it was a natural colored linen... What do you think? It's actually a crib from bonavita that is being advertised in the pic... I can't find a bigger one because the website won't let me zoom. Maybe you can?! <a href="http://www.bonavita.com/products/collections/product-collection/westfield-collection.html#null" rel="nofollow">http://www.bonavita.com/products/collections/product-collection/westfield-collection.html#null</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-985398 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 14:51:05 +0000 immabeetoo 985398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: The offer stands :) I was going to look around for a comparable set, but honestly I can't tell what exactly those look like from the small pic. Do you have a link to where the pic is from? Or do they list a source? Are they just plain gauzy tan or striped??</p> <p>@looch: I bought blackout liner from fabric.com and it is really nice quality, I have it hanging on its own sans pretty fabric right now and it works well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-985270 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 14:16:38 +0000 Ash 985270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I'm getting in over my head... Hahah! </p> <p>@scg00387: don't tempt me! Hahah! That's a quick drive! My mom said she'll do them... but I've never seen her sew. Eek! </p> <p>So now I guess if, say, it isn't cheaper... anyone have ideas where to buy a curtain similar to that in the pic? </p> <p>P.S. You ladies are so crafty! Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-985142 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 13:35:11 +0000 mrsbookworm 985142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sewing curtains is pretty easy. I'm definitely a beginner at sewing but I've made a few pars. I agree though, that it's rarely cheaper. It does give you a lot more options when it comes to prints... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-985127 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 13:29:13 +0000 looch 985127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Iron the edges too, it's a lot easier, hem tape or sewing.</p> <p>Are you going to make them black out lined???? I am looking for a tried and true liner I can use for some panels I already have. Anyone? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-985108 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 13:16:32 +0000 immabeetoo 985108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: If you want to drive over to Waterloo I can help you sew them :wink: But seriously, like others have said it's rarely a cost savings unless you're using dirt cheap fabric. I personally think sheets are too light weight - I'm in the process of making curtains for LO's room and bought blackout lining fabric and home decor weight fabric for the front so they "hang" and don't blow around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-984902 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:47:19 +0000 lindseykaye 984902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: The sheets idea is awesome!<br /> @Ash: I can tell you first-hand that the sheets/iron hem-tape works. The only issue I have had (I have made curtains this way before) is that you might want to double-fold the bottom hem if you iron or use pinking shears so that when you wash them they don't unravel at the cut edge.<br /> You can even avoid the pocket for the rod if you use curtain ring clips <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Levolor-Classic-Nickel-1-Inch-Diameter/dp/B002FU6O9O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1375462020&#038;sr=8-3&#038;keywords=curtain+ring+clips" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Levolor-Classic-Nickel-1-Inch-Diameter/dp/B002FU6O9O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1375462020&#038;sr=8-3&#038;keywords=curtain+ring+clips</a>. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-984824 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:31:07 +0000 sotofamilia 984824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: totally! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-984811 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:27:37 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 984811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sotofamilia: All those stressful straight lines are taken care of which is why I like them. Besides, you can find some nifty patterned sheets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-984791 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:23:18 +0000 sotofamilia 984791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: nah, not lazy, just...utilizing your resources :happy: .</p> <p>I've always been intimidated by the idea of sewing curtains, I don't know why, and the sheet idea is a nice way to ease into it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-984782 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:21:04 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 984782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sotofamilia: What can I say? Even though I own a sewing machine I'm lazy :) ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-984778 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:19:56 +0000 dookie32 984778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have- I'm a very beginner sewer and it's pretty easy. That being said- depending on the fabric and the lining you use, it's sometimes not that big of a cost savings (in my opinion). After you add up the materials and time it can be a wash. I only really do it if I have my heart set on a particular fabric or if I can't find other curtains I like anywhere else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-984769 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:16:39 +0000 sotofamilia 984769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: that is such a great idea!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-984768 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:15:35 +0000 Ash 984768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ms.janedoe: Ehhhh, what else do I have to do before November? Hahaha!</p> <p>I have my DIY list all ready...<br /> *Glider<br /> *Shelves<br /> *Curtains<br /> *Refurb dresser/s </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-984757 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:13:24 +0000 Ash 984757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: I'll have to see if I can find bed sheets that I like! Thanks!!<br /> P.S. I don't even own a sewing machine. Doh! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-984753 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:12:03 +0000 Turd Ferguson 984753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, hem tape is fabulous. Just make a tube at the top for your curtain rod, then hem tape the sides and bottom. It'll be a pain in the ass and take forever, but there's no sewing involved! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-984752 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:11:47 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 984752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>To make it even more super simple, buy 2 flat sheets (like bed sheets) and then use the tape/sewing machine. Cheap, already hemmed, simple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-984742 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:09:02 +0000 Ash 984742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Oh man, that's even better!! Thanks!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-984676 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 10:56:24 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 984676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is how I calculate how much fabric I need to buy:</p> <p><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_4780025_calculate-amount-fabric-curtains.html#page=5" rel="nofollow">http://www.ehow.com/how_4780025_calculate-amount-fabric-curtains.html#page=5</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-984672 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 10:54:29 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 984672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've made curtains before (and I just learned to sew in December). You could even make curtains with hem tape and an iron! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-curtains#post-984653 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 10:50:43 +0000 Ash 984653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm kind of a tightwad so you might start seeing a lot of diy posts from me... Sorry in advance!!</p> <p>So, we got our crib last weekend and I found a nursery photo that has become my inspiration (which I'll attach at the end). Anyways, I love the curtains in the photo and I'm wondering if anyone has DIYd curtains before. I don't sew... but I guess I could learn!! </p> <p>**Extra points if you can find a fabric that is similar to the photo!!** </p> <p>Thanks!! </p> [attach=2798/13/mqwuok.600x450.nursery-insp.jpg]