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
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Loch and Key
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