Make DIY Curtains From Bed Sheets
Get a high-end look at a low-end price with these repurposed DIY curtains.

Loch and Key

By:
Felicia Feaster

Loch and Key
Materials Needed:
- king-sized sheets
- scissors
- seam ripper
- iron
- hemming tape
- paint
- fabric medium
- stencil
- starch
Cut the Flat Sheet in Half

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Use a Seam Ripper to Pull Off the Thread on Each End

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Starch and Iron Sheet

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Hem the Cut Edges With Iron-On Hemming Tape

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Fabric Medium Creates a Softer, More Flexible Finish on Fabric
Go for Tone on Tone With a Metallic Paint: One Part Paint, Two Parts Medium

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Stir Until Thoroughly Combined

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Remove Excess Paint

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A Classic Stencil From the Craft Store Adds an Elegant Finish

Loch and Key

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Allow 24 Hours to Dry Before Hanging

Loch and Key

Loch and Key
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