Creativity and ingenuity to create fantastic curtains with DIY. Original and particular, but also simple to make. Let’s find out how to do it together.
The curtains they are an essential element in our home. They have the important task of filter sunlight, especially during the hottest hours, but they also perform the role well decorative.
In fact, it is not uncommon for curtains to be used instead of doors, to create dividers between one room and another or to give movement to the environment, such as for canopy beds.
There are all types, light, veil, draped and with valance. But also of modern materials, such as for roller blinds, typical of work environments.
If you are familiar with the cutting and sewing you will surely have tried your hand at making curtains. Create them with DIY it is very simple, because once you have taken the measurements and decided how long they should be, you will only need to buy the fabric by the meter and finish the edges as desired. To these will be added the loops to fix the curtain to the rod.
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But the world of do-it-yourself, you know, offers infinite methods to free your imagination and creativity.
Let’s see together how to create curtains with DIY.
The rainbow curtain
Ideal for a children’s room or a very bright corner of the house, this scenic curtain is just beautiful to look at.
It is also very easy to make and it will be fun to work on this project with the little ones.
What we need to create this DIY curtain?
- Strips of veil cloth of many colors
- A thicker strip of fabric, as long as the rod to hang the curtain from
- Needle and thread or sewing machine
Let’s proceed with creating a scheme of how to arrange the various strips of fabric, one next to the other.
Once we have decided on the order, we are going to sew all the colored strips perpendicular to the double strip of fabric.
At this point we will put some hooks to hang it and that’s it.
Curtain with an oriental flavor
How much elegance in this DIY project. This Arabic technique is called macrame, and it is an ancient art according to which thick and heavy cotton threads are woven together.
Macrame is a tradition linked to the marine environment, no tools are needed to make it because it is a game of knots and intertwining.
The effect is crazy but above all it contains a thousand-year history, so it is nice to carry on an ancient tradition.
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To make a do-it-yourself macrame curtain you will only need the thread of the color you prefer and, with a little patience, follow the patterns available online. This is one example.
A cascade of light
This curtain is very different from the classic curtains we are used to. There is no sagging fabric, but many little lights which create a very sophisticated and romantic atmosphere.
If you have windows with shutters that are a little unsightly, you can use this trick to hide and decorate them.
In any hobby shop you will be able to find strands of LED lights, from a few meters long up to important lengths.
You will simply have to arrange the strings of lights to the stick and give it the shape you like. Easy but very impressive.
Do you want design advice on how to furnish? Join the group
The curtain and the pom-poms
You think your curtain is white sad is anonymous? What you need is a touch of color and a pinch of joy.
With this DIY idea in just a few minutes, you will completely transform your old tent.
In the haberdashery you can find soft pom poms, of various colors and sizes or you can make them yourself, with balls of wool or cotton.
Glue the pom poms with fabric glue to the curtain, or sew them with needle and thread.
An alternative to this idea is to decorate the upper part of the curtain with a thread of trimmings decorated with mini pom poms. A magical touch to your tent.
Flowers and luxury for the canopy awning
When you have one Outer space, which can be a terrace or a garden, we begin to ask ourselves how to furnish it and make it welcoming and beautiful.
With these DIY curtains we are going to create a small gazebo for your patio or garden.
On the structure you have available, that can be a wooden or wrought iron gazebo, we’re going to arrange gods veils cut yourself to measure and the length we prefer.
The advice is to overlap also a couple of layers to create a soft and stylish effect.
Once we have placed the curtains the we will tie with laces, to make sure that they detach quickly from the structure when it rains.
Let’s go insert gods floral details, with cable ties or garden spun iron. Let’s create mixed compositions, placing the flowers here and there.
The effect is incredible and this DIY tent structure is perfect for throwing parties in the summer.
Do-it-yourself curtains: pictures and photos
Lots of images to inspire your DIY projects.
Creativity and ingenuity to create fantastic curtains with DIY. Original and particular, but also simple to make. Let’s find out how to do it together.
The curtains they are an essential element in our home. They have the important task of filter sunlight, especially during the hottest hours, but they also perform the role well decorative.
In fact, it is not uncommon for curtains to be used instead of doors, to create dividers between one room and another or to give movement to the environment, such as for canopy beds.
There are all types, light, veil, draped and with valance. But also of modern materials, such as for roller blinds, typical of work environments.
If you are familiar with the cutting and sewing you will surely have tried your hand at making curtains. Create them with DIY it is very simple, because once you have taken the measurements and decided how long they should be, you will only need to buy the fabric by the meter and finish the edges as desired. To these will be added the loops to fix the curtain to the rod.
Read also: Beautifying the refrigerator: 20 special ideas for spring
But the world of do-it-yourself, you know, offers infinite methods to free your imagination and creativity.
Let’s see together how to create curtains with DIY.
The rainbow curtain
Ideal for a children’s room or a very bright corner of the house, this scenic curtain is just beautiful to look at.
It is also very easy to make and it will be fun to work on this project with the little ones.
What we need to create this DIY curtain?
- Strips of veil cloth of many colors
- A thicker strip of fabric, as long as the rod to hang the curtain from
- Needle and thread or sewing machine
Let’s proceed with creating a scheme of how to arrange the various strips of fabric, one next to the other.
Once we have decided on the order, we are going to sew all the colored strips perpendicular to the double strip of fabric.
At this point we will put some hooks to hang it and that’s it.
Curtain with an oriental flavor
How much elegance in this DIY project. This Arabic technique is called macrame, and it is an ancient art according to which thick and heavy cotton threads are woven together.
Macrame is a tradition linked to the marine environment, no tools are needed to make it because it is a game of knots and intertwining.
The effect is crazy but above all it contains a thousand-year history, so it is nice to carry on an ancient tradition.
You might be interested in: Beautifying the chairs at home: 15 ideas to renovate
To make a do-it-yourself macrame curtain you will only need the thread of the color you prefer and, with a little patience, follow the patterns available online. This is one example.
A cascade of light
This curtain is very different from the classic curtains we are used to. There is no sagging fabric, but many little lights which create a very sophisticated and romantic atmosphere.
If you have windows with shutters that are a little unsightly, you can use this trick to hide and decorate them.
In any hobby shop you will be able to find strands of LED lights, from a few meters long up to important lengths.
You will simply have to arrange the strings of lights to the stick and give it the shape you like. Easy but very impressive.
Do you want design advice on how to furnish? Join the group
The curtain and the pom-poms
You think your curtain is white sad is anonymous? What you need is a touch of color and a pinch of joy.
With this DIY idea in just a few minutes, you will completely transform your old tent.
In the haberdashery you can find soft pom poms, of various colors and sizes or you can make them yourself, with balls of wool or cotton.
Glue the pom poms with fabric glue to the curtain, or sew them with needle and thread.
An alternative to this idea is to decorate the upper part of the curtain with a thread of trimmings decorated with mini pom poms. A magical touch to your tent.
Flowers and luxury for the canopy awning
When you have one Outer space, which can be a terrace or a garden, we begin to ask ourselves how to furnish it and make it welcoming and beautiful.
With these DIY curtains we are going to create a small gazebo for your patio or garden.
On the structure you have available, that can be a wooden or wrought iron gazebo, we’re going to arrange gods veils cut yourself to measure and the length we prefer.
The advice is to overlap also a couple of layers to create a soft and stylish effect.
Once we have placed the curtains the we will tie with laces, to make sure that they detach quickly from the structure when it rains.
Let’s go insert gods floral details, with cable ties or garden spun iron. Let’s create mixed compositions, placing the flowers here and there.
The effect is incredible and this DIY tent structure is perfect for throwing parties in the summer.
Do-it-yourself curtains: pictures and photos
Lots of images to inspire your DIY projects.
