Posts tagged: drapes
DiY: BeDazzle Your Drapes with Studs
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Image: WestElm
Advertised as Nailhead Trimmed drapes, upon consideration, these really can't possibly be decorative nailheads attached to fabric drapes. More likely, they are all dressed up for a sophisticated, yet edgey way with shiny metal studs like bikers use to trim their leather garb. Here's a source for all sorts of studs that could be-dazzle your decor. » READ MORE
Curtain Tops 101
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Making window treatment decisions can be a daunting task. The official terminology of styles and how they attach to the rod seem to vary depending on who you talk to. If you're thinking about ordering drapes or making them yourself, this little primer will help steer you in the right direction. » READ MORE
Hang 'Em High Curtain Advice
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Curtain hanging can become such a dilemma that some of us just give up and opt for blinds.
This Young House tackles the problem in the bedroom of eight year old, Olivia. As you can see, the trio of windows combine to make an architectural statement that you wouldn't want to cover up behind drapes. However, a girl needs her privacy.
How to make grommet drapes.
By DIY Maven
Making grommet drapes is much easier than it sounds. You just have to know how to sew a straight line and install grommets. The example pictured puts another twist on the panels by sewing on a couple of borders, which look great, but are an option you could skip. To forgo sewing altogether, you could just buy a simple pair of ready-made curtains and install the grommets! For the entire tutorial, visit jcarolinecreative.com.
DIY: Ten Minute Grommet Workshop
By ModHomeEcTeacher
While helping a friend with her booth for a trade show, we learned how to install grommets simply and frustration-free. If you are needing grommets installed for a craft, drapes, shower curtains, drawstring totebags or your handsewn tent, DO NOT think that a grommet kit from a fabric store will be sufficient. Try to get a semi-industrial kit from the hardware store. They are heavier duty and the pricing is more reasonable. If you really wan » READ MORE
Heating a 100+ year old house this winter
By brittanyskeltonI'm about to move into an old brick Italianete row house that was built in 1900. It has forced air heat. The main area of the apartment consists of a kitchen/dining area then a living/bedroom. Each room has two large windows. In addition to putting plastic on the windows, I would like the best possible drapes to keep the cold out and the heat in. (I'm posting now, incase really good drapes are pricey and I need to save up!)
The other area of the » READ MORE
