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50 DIY Curtains and Drapery Ideas

Need a new look in your bedroom, living room or kitchen? I often forget about how important it is to decorate my windows. Do you? Curtains, drapes and blinds not only can make a needed decor statement, they also affect the way light comes into the room. Whether you are looking for filtered light, moderate coverage or blackout curtains, DIY draperies are the way I always want to go. Custom fabrics and accents can do so much for your home decor. Why not try these awesome tutorials for step by step blinds, curtains and drapes and get busy this weekend making your home more awesome….

DIY Curtains and Drapery Ideas

1. No Sew DIY Greek Key Curtain Panels

viewalongtheway

DIY curtain panels styled with a no sew Greek key trim detail added that beginners can still pull off

2. DIY Gold Leaf Embellished Curtains

thegatheredhome

Curtain panel embellished with gold leaf accents for a glam window update that anyone can try at home

3. Wood Beam And Lace Curtains

lovegrowswild

Lace curtain hung from a wood beam for a rustic textured window treatment with supplies most crafters own

4. DIY Faux Roman Shades

homestoriesatoz

DIY curtain project styled as a faux roman shade without the hardware cost worth trying this weekend

5. Vintage Pillowcase Curtain

cedarhillfarmhouse

Vintage pillowcase repurposed into a soft, patterned window curtain that beginners can still pull off

6. DIY Painted Drop Cloth Curtains

theturquoisehome

Drop cloth painted and hemmed into a budget friendly curtain panel that beginners can still pull off

7. No Sew Dining Room Turned Bedroom Curtains

thriftmyhouse

DIY curtain project repurposing dining room fabric for a bedroom window you can finish in one sitting

8. Fabric Trimmed Curtains

decoradventures

Plain curtain panel trimmed in a contrasting fabric band for detail that beginners can still pull off

10. DIY Vintage Scarf Curtains Project

designsponge

Vintage scarves stitched together into a colorful patchwork curtain with real skill behind the finish

11. Anthropologie Knock Off Flutter Curtains

kojo-designs

DIY curtain project copying a flutter panel style inspired by Anthropologie with real skill behind the finish

12. DIY Easy Pleated Curtains

theturquoisehome

Curtain panel pleated by hand for a tailored, boutique style window look that looks great on any wrist

13. DIY Bamboo Shades

realitydaydream

Bamboo shade built to filter light with a natural textured window cover for a budget friendly upgrade

14. DIY Ruffled Curtains

maisondepax

DIY curtain project layering ruffled fabric for a soft romantic window for a budget friendly upgrade

16. Curtains Out Of Burlap

fourgenerationsoneroof

Plain burlap sewn into curtain panels for a rustic farmhouse window look for a budget friendly upgrade

17. Bold Striped DIY Drapes

theyellowcapecod

Bold striped fabric sewn into drapes for a graphic statement window that makes a genuinely thoughtful handmade gift idea

19. DIY No Sew Roman Shades

thriftydecorchick

DIY curtain project building a no sew roman shade with basic hardware that makes a genuinely thoughtful handmade gift idea

20. Make Your Own No Sew Office Curtains

themagicbrushinc

No sew curtain panel made for a home office window on a small budget that makes a genuinely thoughtful handmade gift idea

21. Cute DIY Cafe Curtains

jenwoodhouse

Short cafe style curtain sewn to cover the lower half of a window that makes a genuinely thoughtful handmade gift idea

22. Greek Key Shades With Duct Tape

homestoriesatoz

DIY curtain shade decorated with a Greek key pattern made from duct tape for a fun afternoon project

23. Easy No Sew White Curtains

abeautifulmess

Plain white fabric hemmed no sew style into a simple curtain panel that makes a genuinely thoughtful handmade gift idea

24. Lined Back Tab Curtains

viewalongtheway

DIY curtain project lining back tab panels for a tailored, full drape that makes a genuinely thoughtful handmade gift idea

25. No Sew Cafe Curtains

simplestylings

Cafe curtain hemmed without sewing for a quick kitchen window update for anyone who wants an easy weekend project to try

26. Drop Cloth Smocked Curtains

cedarhillfarmhouse

Drop cloth fabric smocked at the top for a textured curtain header that looks far more expensive than it is

27. Make Your Own Striped Curtains With Paint

viewalongtheway

DIY curtain project painting stripes onto plain fabric panels at home that the whole family can help put together

28. Curtains Out Of Twin Sheets

mylifeandkids

Twin bed sheets repurposed into an affordable pair of curtain panels that the whole family can help put together

30. $5 Curtains

thewickerhouse

DIY curtain project completed for about five dollars in basic materials with supplies most crafters own

31. DIY Burlap Window Valance

11magnolialane

Burlap sewn into a simple valance for the top of a plain window that makes a genuinely thoughtful handmade gift idea

32. 5 Minute No Sew Drop Cloth Curtains

thoughtsfromalice

DIY curtain project finished in five minutes with a no sew drop cloth with supplies most crafters own

33. DIY No Sew Black And White Striped Curtains

lifelovelarson

Black and white striped fabric hemmed no sew for a graphic curtain that beginners can still pull off

34. Easy To Make Back Tab Curtains

liagriffith

Back tab curtain panel sewn for a clean, structured hanging style that makes a genuinely thoughtful handmade gift idea

35. White Pillowcase Curtains

petticoatjunktion

DIY curtain project turning white pillowcases into a soft window panel you can finish in one sitting

36. DIY Burlap Curtains

morris6411

Plain burlap sewn into a full length curtain panel for extra texture that beginners can still pull off

37. No Sew Burlap And Lace Curtains

mythriftstoreaddiction

Burlap paired with lace trim for a no sew rustic romantic curtain that makes a genuinely thoughtful handmade gift idea

38. DIY Blackout Panel Curtain Tutorial

tenjuneblog

DIY curtain project lining a panel with blackout fabric for a dark bedroom for anyone who loves this hobby

39. Stenciled Drop Cloth Curtains

creativeoutletsofathriftymindedmomma

Drop cloth stenciled with a custom pattern for a budget curtain upgrade with real skill behind the finish

40. Extra Long Curtains DIY

thecreativeimperative

Curtain panel extended to reach extra long, floor length proportions that makes a genuinely thoughtful handmade gift idea

41. Easy No Sew Curtain Panels

artsychicksrule

DIY curtain project hemming panels without a machine for a quick update for a budget friendly upgrade

42. Super Easy No Sew DIY Curtains

resourcefulgals

Fabric hemmed no sew style into a super simple beginner curtain panel that makes a genuinely thoughtful handmade gift idea

44. Shaker Pullback Curtain

momssecretrecipe

Curtain panel styled with a shaker inspired pullback for a tailored look for a budget friendly upgrade

46. Lined Grommet Top Curtain Tutorial

vanillajoy

DIY curtain project lining and adding grommets for an easy slide rod that makes a genuinely thoughtful handmade gift idea

47. No Sew Grommet Curtains Tutorial

onlinefabricstore

Grommets pressed into fabric without sewing for an easy sliding rod pocket for a fun afternoon project

48. DIY Custom French Pleat Curtains

newlywedmcgees

Curtain panel pleated in a custom French pleat for a tailored formal look for a fun afternoon project

49. DIY No Sew Valance Tutorial

onlinefabricstore

DIY curtain valance made without sewing for a quick window top accent that makes a genuinely thoughtful handmade gift idea

50. Ruffled Burlap Curtain Tutorial

thecaldwellproject

Burlap curtain layered with ruffles for a textured farmhouse window look for a fun afternoon project

DIY Curtains and Drapery Ideas - Easy No Sew Ideas and Step by Step Tutorials for Drapes and Curtain Ideas - Cheap and Creative Projects for Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Kids and Teen Rooms - Simple Draperies for Fabric, Made Out of Sheets, Blackout Curtains and Valances - Cheap Room Decor Idea for Window Treatment