Updated -Original post 4/27/15
*The details of the curtains are unimportant here, no special finishes or hems or anything of note... I just love the colors. On Friday, I was looking up at apartment windows, and noticed the glaring absence of interesting window treatments. Mostly white, and not distinctive in structure or texture, it seemed, I just wanted to see something different. This random thought led me into a local fabric store on Saturday. I had grown tired of my old, golden-hued curtains, and wanted an immediate change.
I went to a place one wouldn't likely know to go to... and you can only win there if you can distinguish the good stuff from the crap, because, believe me... they have too much of both. While I can't say I would "recommend" this store (unless you really wanna beat Manhattan prices, and this place is likely a jobber, a big sign tells you all fabric is sold "as is"!), the prices, eclectic selection, and opportunity for thinking differently absolutely couldn't be beat. I'm talking $1-4 a yard, mostly. So, what did it cost me to make these curtains?
$17.
Yup.
I made them on Saturday. Simple, cheerful curtains. Done.
So let's say you want to do the same? You can spend more, of course, but the options are practically endless for simple panels. At that price, you can change your curtains monthly, if you want.
Note: Home dec fabrics adhere to flammability standards, but you can also spray other fabrics (not leather, though) with this stuff.
Wanna make your own?
Here are some ideas for where to buy the fabric:
NY Elegant (upstairs)
Prime Fabrics (upstairs)
B&J Fabrics
Mood Home
Truemart Discount Fabrics
I just did a rod pocket, but if you need grommets installed for hanging:
Star Snaps
Steinlauf & Stoller
When it comes to simple curtains, make them yourself, and you'll save a fortune. Pay someone else to do them, and you'll spend a fortune.
If money is no object, you can really have some glorious things made. Just keep in mind, there are more options in the world than just WHITE!
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*The details of the curtains are unimportant here, no special finishes or hems or anything of note... I just love the colors. On Friday, I was looking up at apartment windows, and noticed the glaring absence of interesting window treatments. Mostly white, and not distinctive in structure or texture, it seemed, I just wanted to see something different. This random thought led me into a local fabric store on Saturday. I had grown tired of my old, golden-hued curtains, and wanted an immediate change.
I went to a place one wouldn't likely know to go to... and you can only win there if you can distinguish the good stuff from the crap, because, believe me... they have too much of both. While I can't say I would "recommend" this store (unless you really wanna beat Manhattan prices, and this place is likely a jobber, a big sign tells you all fabric is sold "as is"!), the prices, eclectic selection, and opportunity for thinking differently absolutely couldn't be beat. I'm talking $1-4 a yard, mostly. So, what did it cost me to make these curtains?
$17.
Yup.
I made them on Saturday. Simple, cheerful curtains. Done.
So let's say you want to do the same? You can spend more, of course, but the options are practically endless for simple panels. At that price, you can change your curtains monthly, if you want.
Note: Home dec fabrics adhere to flammability standards, but you can also spray other fabrics (not leather, though) with this stuff.
Wanna make your own?
Here are some ideas for where to buy the fabric:
NY Elegant (upstairs)
Prime Fabrics (upstairs)
B&J Fabrics
Mood Home
Truemart Discount Fabrics
I just did a rod pocket, but if you need grommets installed for hanging:
Star Snaps
Steinlauf & Stoller
When it comes to simple curtains, make them yourself, and you'll save a fortune. Pay someone else to do them, and you'll spend a fortune.
If money is no object, you can really have some glorious things made. Just keep in mind, there are more options in the world than just WHITE!
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