This has to be one of the quickest, easiest, most inexpensive window
coverings you can possibly make for yourself. If you can sew a
straight line, you can easily make these for yourself.
All it takes is 2 co-ordinating fabrics, a tension rod and some
buttons.
The tension rod works on a spring mechanism. There is no hardware to
install or holes to be drilled in your woodwork.
MEASURING DIRECTIONS
Measure the window opening, the inside measurements, not the
measurement including the woodwork.
Measure from top to bottom of your window, to this measurement add 1".
Measure from left to right of your window, to this measurement add 1".
CUTTING DIRECTIONS
Cut your two fabrics to the measurements you have noted including the
1". Place them right sides together.
STITCHING DIRECTIONS
Stitch along top edge, using straight stitch and 1/2" seam allowance.
Press seam allowance open.
Measure 2" down from top seam. Begin stitching at this point down
along one long side, along bottom edge and up other side.
Leave a 6" opening along one of the edges to turn right side out. All
seam allowances are 1/2".
Continue stitching until you have reached within 2" of top seam.
Pull fabrics thru 6" opening, gently pushing out corners.
Press fabrics.
Hand stitch 6" opening closed.
BUTTON PLACEMENT
Find 6 or 9 large buttons to sew on front of your curtain.
These buttons will be placed about one half of the way up the
covering and again, half way between there and the top.
Make sure they are evenly spaced across the width of the covering.
If you have specific view problems, place the buttons so they will
cover the source.
Sew 1 at each side of the curtain and 1 or more in the middle of the
curtain, depending on your width.
BUTTONHOLE PLACEMENT
Sew your button holes along the botton edge of your curtain, evenly
spaced along the width.
Now, you have just created your very own window covering with very
little fuss, muss or time.
This particular window covering is on my grandson's window. Wooden
buttons would have been just perfect for the finishing touch, but you
know what they say about when you need 6 buttons.
This treatment can be as masculine or elegant as the fabrics you
choose. Prints can be combined with plaids or solid coloured fabrics
to show off your creativity. Tassels can be also added or perhaps
piping.
About the Author:
Created by Mary Wilkins, mother of 3, grandmother of 6 and
editor/owner of http://www.sew-whats-new.com
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