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Add a Hand-Painted Design to Linen Cafe Curtains
Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink WIth Butcher Block Counter
A white cafe curtain and gray tile backsplash provide a white palette for the rich wood countertop. A stainless steel kitchen sink and brushed nickel faucet break up the brown countertop for an industrial touch.
Materials Needed:
- 2-3 yards linen fabric
- tape measure
- quilting ruler
- coordinating all-purpose cotton thread
- sewing machine
- iron and ironing board
- fusible webbing
- masking tape
- acrylic paint
- fabric medium
- pins
- 1" artist's brush
- 2.0 liner brush
- tension rod
Measure Window and Cut Fabric
Use a measuring tape to determine window width and desired height of tension rod. Cut a piece of linen fabric that is height of tension rod to sill plus 8 inches to allow for hem and rod pocket; width is double the window width measurement. Linen will tear in a straight line, so simply make a small cut at measured mark and tear with hands.
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Hem Edges
Start on one side of fabric panel. Fold over approximately 1/2 inch and press fold to hold in place. Insert fusible webbing. Fold over again to create a double hem and press to activate adhesive in webbing and secure hem in place. Repeat on other side. Hem top and bottom edges of fabric, but with only a single hem (one fold). Raw edges will still be visible on top and bottom.
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Pin and Sew Rod Pocket
Fold top side of fabric over 3 inches and pin in place. Raw edge should be hidden in fold. Use a quilting ruler or square to keep fold even. Press fold with iron and then sew along pin line. Remove pins.
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Complete Rod Pocket
Tuck tension rod into pocket sewn in step 3. Insert pin to mark where second stitch line should be made to create rod pocket. Use quilting ruler and masking tape to make straight line to sew along. Sew other side of pocket and remove tape. Tip: Don't make pocket so tight that it is hard to fit tension rod inside.
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Hem Bottom
Test-fit curtain on tension rod and place in window at desired height. Fold bottom of curtain under so it lightly touches windowsill. Pin in place. Press fold and then sew along pin line. Remove pins and cut threads.
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Embellish Curtains
Measure and tape off a stripe in desired location on curtain. Mix fabric medium with acrylic paint per manufacturer's instructions. Paint stripe with 1-inch artist's brush and then remove tape. Use 2.0 liner brush to paint "cross stitches" along top and bottom of stripe. Allow paint to dry completely before hanging.
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