144-inch Long Length Curtains Everything you need to know to size, install, and care for your new curtains. How to Measure CurtainsThis window has new curtains and blinds! I don’t blame you if you can’t exactly feel the excitement, but it’s exciting to me. Here’s how it was looking after I refinished the window frame in our bedroom. Getting that done was well and good, but the next task was to tackle the pile of curtains and blinds that had been sitting in the corner, staring me down for the last six months. There it is over on the right, hiding but not really. The pinky-putty aluminum venetians were okay, and I knew they were custom-made for these windows, but we wanted to upgrade to a curtain/blind combo for a couple reasons. Sheer roller blinds would allow light and privacy during the day, while lined curtains would provide privacy and a degree of insulation at night. With that decided, we collected a pile of furnishings — three sheer roller blinds, a set of curtains and curtain liners — on a side trip to IKEA when we were in Sydney a few months back.

(The blinds fit in our luggage, except the 1m blind which had to be wrapped in brown paper and checked as a separate piece of luggage.) There were other options — Spotlight, Bunnings, custom treatments — but the hassle of IKEA felt worth it to me. (I made curtains for the living room, which, my #1 lesson learned there: DIY is not always cheaper than buying new, especially with textiles.)I got my window furnishings, I fixed up the window itself, and then it was time to send the curtains and blinds into surgery. ENJE roller blind surgery (as seen on: Door Sixteen, Making It Lovely) This was simpler than cutting down the roller blinds. All I wanted to do was convert the tab-tops into hooks and rings. Less casual than tab-tops, pockets or grommets, less fussy than any style of pleat. That was what I used when I made our living room curtains, and I like ‘em. I carefully cut off each tab, stitched the gaps closed, and then attached curtain pleat tape along the top edge.

Easy to pop in a few hooks and then hang them off rings. The liners needed hemming, but the curtains were fine — I hung them so they just hover over the floor.I’ll be glad not to think about this window again anytime soon. I’m happy with how the curtains and blinds function, of course, but I do like how the ‘natural’ (light beige) curtains, timber window frames and dark walls go together. It’s a small room, so I want it to feel minimal and soothing, yet cozy.ogee ring top jacquard lined curtains (The star quilt, if you’re curious, is one I made.)sanela navy blue velvet curtains When I hung my curtains, I attached GLANSNAVA curtain liners to them, which come with tape and clips so it’s easy to attach them to curtains or put them on hooks. bomull curtains ikea

Together, they’re still not fully blackout shades, but they’re blackout enough. This gives you an idea of how sheer the ENJE blinds are. I get to check out the scenery, like our recycling bin waiting for pickup. Small room, big window, so it’s a bit tricky to get a photo of the full thing. (One day I might even learn how to take photos of rooms without major blowout in the windows!) That’s a 3m (10ft) rod, the longest curtain conduit available without going to a specialty shop.curtain shop wibsey There’s more stuff I want to sort out for this room (the light fixture, the headboard), but things are coming together.I have had lots of inquiries about the fabric for my living room curtains. ~ it is the Waverly Ellis Hemp. I cut the 54” width in half to make 2 panels out of each section. They are not huge and fluffy, but they frame the windows nicely and the price was right for $40 for all 4 panels!

Let it cool a little, then take off the paper (my favorite part) Then fold the fabric over the tape and iron and it “fuses” it all together. Crisp curtains ready to be clipped up! My husband thinks I’m obsessed with the word “crisp.” Crisp curtains, crisp air outside, crisp apples, crisp leaves, telling him he’s speaking in a rather crisp voice…..    before, but look at these fabrics! Shipping is free over $35 and there is free return shipping with their 100% satisfaction guaranteed! © 320 Sycamore, 2013. Blog design by Wonder Forest. For what many consider a “finishing touch,” the cost of drapery (especially custom) can be overwhelming. Custom drapery is ideal – you get the perfect size for your window, a choice of lining and infinite choice of fabrics. But the price can be truly prohibitive and, if you’re on a budget or a renter, this is not an area you’ll want to fork out in. Instead, many of us turn to ready-made drapes. Related: Curtain call – custom or prefab?

The options start to get less-than-ideal here. We can all recall with a shudder those tabbed curtains (most likely from IKEA) that hung in our first apartment. Ready-made drapes come in fixed sizes, often requiring hemming, or resulting in unsightly bunching or stretching. And many of them are unlined, leaving them unprotected from fading in strong sunlight. Black-out liners are available, but with all these extras the cost can start to climb and then you’re back comparing custom to ready-made. Still, a window without drapes can be a bit like a face without eyebrows… And thankfully, the options for ready-made drapes have dramatically improved in recent years. Here are some of our picks… Top: Margaritte Embroidered Drape Bottom: Dupioni Silk Tie-Top Drape Top: Tali Printed Window Panel Bottom: Silk Grommet Window Panel 4. Crate & Barrel Top: Dotted Trellis Dove Curtain Panel Bottom: Alston Ivory/Grey Curtain Panel Top: Distressed Aurelian Curtain