Monday, July 2, 2012

DIY Minimalist Window Treatment

This is our Living Room, and yes, our windows have been waiting to be dressed for like ages already!

The Hubby turns Handy Manny


Handy Manny in action


Cousin Ariel was an able assistant


The shades half rolled


A closer view..

These window treatment are so easy to make.  They may not be the best looking ones, but I am pretty satisfied with the way those have transformed my windows.  I like the clean lines, the privacy and the protection from the sun those shades offer.

Tutorial:
Materials needed- canvas cloth, curtain rods, clip rings 
measure your window, cut your canvas according to your preference (I opted to have my finished shades same width and about 3 inches longer vs window)
Make sure to make allowances on the sides for trimming, a little more on the top to make way for your rod. 
Now, you are ready to sew!

Ever wonder what mechanism I use to make the shades half rolled or folded? I will show you how on my next post... 





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