The next time you visit the model home of a new subdivision pay close attention to the beautiful curtains or drapes that accessorize the windows and accents the bed linen or pillows. You'll notice that the curtain is a simple design that is hung on a rod probably from your favorite retail store like Target. The curtain was probably designed by a designer that knows how to sew a simple straight stitch. Well.. you can also save big by creating a similar design with a "easy sew curtain" book, sewing machine, scissors, thread and fabric of your choice.
One of the easiest luxury drapes to make is the tabbed top. The easy sew curtain book will show you how to cut everything and how to put it together like an easy puzzle. And you can take one sewng class at the sewing store to learn all you need about the machine and how to sew a straight stitch. By spending a week-end learning how to sew this knowledge alone can save you BIG dollars when it comes to selecting curtains for all the rooms in your home especially if you have a new home! You can match your curtain fabric to your pillows or a vase that you like to make it totally unique!
For a tabbed top curtain length of 95 inches long, it would only take a beginner about 3 hours to make 2 panel drapes (that can be lined to filter out the sun) for one window. Fabric needed for the tabbed top curtains at 95 inches: 3 1/2 yards. And if you have shopped at most retail stores looking for curtains you know its hard to find curtains that are 95 inches or longer I have found only JC Penny's retail store (http://www.jcp.com/) carry custom drapes for 95 inches for an average price of $40-$55 per panel.
To inspire you, the tabbed top drapes in the photo above is a handmade original design that took about 4 hours to make all 4 panels at 108 inches long.
At Hancock Fabric (http://www.hancockfabric.com/) Mary Joe's fabric store you can always find quality discount fabric for $5 - $9 per yard that originally cost $18 - $25 per yard. This is an average savings of $10 per yard and if you need 3 yards this could add up to $30 saved.
One of the easiest luxury drapes to make is the tabbed top. The easy sew curtain book will show you how to cut everything and how to put it together like an easy puzzle. And you can take one sewng class at the sewing store to learn all you need about the machine and how to sew a straight stitch. By spending a week-end learning how to sew this knowledge alone can save you BIG dollars when it comes to selecting curtains for all the rooms in your home especially if you have a new home! You can match your curtain fabric to your pillows or a vase that you like to make it totally unique!
For a tabbed top curtain length of 95 inches long, it would only take a beginner about 3 hours to make 2 panel drapes (that can be lined to filter out the sun) for one window. Fabric needed for the tabbed top curtains at 95 inches: 3 1/2 yards. And if you have shopped at most retail stores looking for curtains you know its hard to find curtains that are 95 inches or longer I have found only JC Penny's retail store (http://www.jcp.com/) carry custom drapes for 95 inches for an average price of $40-$55 per panel.
To inspire you, the tabbed top drapes in the photo above is a handmade original design that took about 4 hours to make all 4 panels at 108 inches long.
At Hancock Fabric (http://www.hancockfabric.com/) Mary Joe's fabric store you can always find quality discount fabric for $5 - $9 per yard that originally cost $18 - $25 per yard. This is an average savings of $10 per yard and if you need 3 yards this could add up to $30 saved.
3 comments:
interesting,...nice blog
Thanks for your comments its very encouraging. Do you want to share a tip on something you purchased on discount?
Nice blog. You have some really good tips on saving money.
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