tablecloths+drop cloths=window treatment perfection
I've been eyeing the drop cloth curtain trend for a while now. And though I have two windows in my living room that are treatment-less, I never felt as though they needed anything on them....at least not until I saw this tablecloth on Target's clearance rack the other day.
I bought two, not quite knowing what I was going to do with them. After getting home and realizing that they worked perfectly in my living room, I knew what had to be done. Enter two of these...
So I know that everyone says this...but the room feels so much more finished now. I honestly don't know why I didn't tackle this project sooner.
As these are very, very basic panels, I do not have a full tutorial for you, but just a couple of tips if you want to try this yourself. First, err on the side of too wide for your panels. My windows are 45" wide each, and I made each panel approximately 50" wide...equalling the length of your window for each panel will give you nice, full panels. Also, make sure you hang your rods high! Higher rods will make your room feel larger and taller-always a good thing. I actually kinda wish we had hung our rods a bit higher now that I am looking at it finished. Last tip? Definitely prewash, but don't worry about ironing...the wrinkles mostly fell out overnight thanks to gravity.
In case you are wondering about the cost breakdown, here it is:
rods-$13 each from Target
tablecloths-$10 each, also from Target
drop cloths-20 each from Home Depot (9"x12")
ring clips-$30 from Target (will need 4 packs)
Total: approximately $116, with plenty of fabric leftover
great job. I love the look of the print with the drop cloth!
gail
Beautiful curtains. Great idea, great combination of fabrics, great outcome.
LOVE it! It looks so great. You did a wonderful job!
Nancy
LOVE... and since my TArget was out my friend in GA bought me a table cloth from her Target, she will be shipping soon!
WOW! what a difference that made. I just finished out the room. Looks great.
Gasp! I love it!!!!!
That is truly lovely! Awesome job!
Another wonderful outcome.... I love the curtains!
Looks great! My latest project included canvas drop cloth too 🙂 Can't beat the price!
Love your etsy shoppe! :0) Love your new project as well
I love them! They really made a difference in the room.
Love the look! You did an excellent job on your curtains and I like the trim you used on the bottom!! Beautiful!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
You are the second person in one week that has used this table cloth for curtain. A friend of mine did here in Houston. Im on the prowl now!!! My Ikea white slip covered loveseat and blue accents and Ikea khaki ektrop chair..oh yes...!!! I happened on your pics from romantichome.com Im addicted to that site of Cindy's.
Your wt's are really pretty!
~cindy~
Beautiful! We just finished painting my daughter's bedroom and used a canvas drop cloth. Surprisingly, we didn't make a mess on it....so I am definitely going to re-use the drop cloth like this. I love the material that you added to the bottom.
So, I LOVE love LOVE your couch! Is that a slipcover?
I saw these featured on someone's site recently and thought, "I'm so doing this." I have drop cloth curtains in my dining room but they are too short. I love the Tar-jay tablecloth you used.
These are wonderful! I have been looking for something exactly like this. Thanks so much! 🙂