I am loving the soft white curtains I finally made for my kitchen! I knew I needed to pick a white fabric to keep the sunshine coming through!
This is what the curtains looked liked when we moved in…just not my style!
First I went to Jo-Ann’s and found some material. I bought about 1 yd of the polkadot and 1/2 yard of the stripes. I took measurement and cute where it needed to be cut, and then I folded the edge in about 1/2 in. I sewed a straight line around the whole thing. For the ruffle I sewed a long stitch leaving the string on both sides so I could pull it together to create the ruffle. After the striped fabric was ruffled I sewed that to the polka dot. AND this is where I messed it up.
I don’t know if you can see from the picture but you can see the raw edge…whoops! I really hate picking out all the stitches so I decided to think of an alternative.
I was all out of fabric and it was late… so I went through the clothes I was going to give away this week and found a white undershirt. I also found a few other things I can save for fabric! YES!
I’m actually glad I messed up because I LOVE how the ruffle turned out!!
Awe MUCH better! Curtains make all the difference… now go make some!
Here’s the updated version w/ our kitchen makeover!
Kaysi
I love this! So cute! Thanks for sharing
Treasia Stepp
I love the new curtains. Bright, fresh and clean.
Amanda K
What fun curtains! It gives such a different feel to that window.
Kammy
So cute and a cool way to recycle !
Kammy
Lou Cinda
Too cute!! I love this! The fabric the ruffle, everything!
I wish I could sew!
Lou Cinda
Amy@TheLemonCottage
Very cute!
I love the polka dots.
~Amy
Cha Cha
How clever, I love the dots, they make me smile. You did a great job, thanks for the inspiration.
Cha Cha
::cottage instincts::
Oh my gosh…I'm just getting ready to add a ruffle to the bottom of curtains I made for my master bedroom. Maybe I should mess up on purpose so I can add that sassy wee ruffle too :)
Glad you could Mi4M!
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row
Those are darling – I just saw some ruffle curtains at Target, but they weren't the right length and I knew I would need to make them. I love the little ruffles!
Whimsical Creations
How cute!
Kim -today's creative blog
cute!
Queenplinker
I have such a "thang" for white ruffles lately. Even started my own curtains. Hope they look half as good!
Lynea :0)
Leah
very cute! loved that you didn't even have to run out and buy more fabric!~
Tiffany
I really love your ingenious thriftiness! The curtains turned out adorable-big improvement! Thanks for sharing!
mommabear
WOW!!! I absolutely LOVE your curtains! They are so romantic looking with the ruffles. You did a GREAT job!!!
Mags
Its So Very Cheri
I think they are darling.
Came by to follow you as well. Thanks for following me.
Cheri
Steph @ somewhatsimple
those are so fun!
Scott+Tiffany
oh they're so cute!
Enchanted Rose Studio
The ruffle gives it a more tailored look! Fantastic job!
Cheers!
Tina
One Cheap B*tch
The ruffles make them look exquisite! I've found myself into ruffles lately which is weird b/c I went 38 years not being into ruffles?!
Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com
Wow these turned out great. You did such a good job on them! Love the look!
Blessings,
Debbie
Mimi
Cute! Wish I could sew…
Threeundertwo
Necessity is the mother of invention. The ruffle is perfect! I love the polka-dot fabric you picked. Great job.
Thanks so much for joining in on Finished for Friday. Hope to see you again!
Glenda/MidSouth
Great job!
Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorien
Great job!!! I love the extra ruffle on the curtains to cover the "mistake"….it really made them even cuter! I so want to make curtains myself, since they can be so expensive, but I'm not the world's greatest sewer, so I haven't attempted it yet! Kudos to you!
Stephanie Lynn
I love the ruffle – The white makes such a difference. You did a fantastic job!
Elizabeth (blue clear sky)
Your curtains are fresh and so cute! I love the polka dots and the extra ruffle is the perfect touch.
Jan ~ BellaCasa
I can certainly see why you like your kitchen curtains so much and what a great idea on the ruffle!
Thanks for sharing this.
Marianne@Songbird
Sometimes messing up is such a blessing (I speak of experience). Cute curtains!
Lisa @ akawest
Your curtains are adorable!
Mademoiselle from Armentières
Awww, I wish I could sew! I need new kitchen curtains & the stores don't carry anything pretty.
If I do find ruffles, they are usually tiny ones..
Judi
Your new curtains look awesome. You were meant to make that little mistake the first time around…look what your clever thoughts made you come up with. It looks great!
Thank you for sharing
have a lovely evening
Judi
Its So Very Cheri
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Cheri
burlap + blue
Those polka dots rock! And you definitely had me at "ruffles"…these curtains are adorable!
katie
Question for you… how did you do the curtain hooks at the top? Did you sew holes in the top for each hook? What kind of hooks are they? Thanks SO much! I'm so going to do this! :)
kathyfannon
Oooo! I love the updated color and curtain rod too! Very cute! I envy people who can sew!