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

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

Loch and Key

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Starch and Iron Sheet

Loch and Key
Hem the Cut Edges With Iron-On Hemming Tape

Loch and Key
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

Loch and Key

Loch and Key
Allow 24 Hours to Dry Before Hanging

Loch and Key

Loch and Key
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