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DIY Kitchen Curtains

August 14, 2012 By Shannah 22 Comments

I don’t sew.  The only things I have ever sewn in my life were two pillows for home economics in school.  That was back in middle school. One was square and one that was supposed to be a heart but looked more like a lumpy kidney.

Thankfully, I married into a family where sewing is like breathing…So, when I wanted new kitchen curtains, I knew exactly who to turn to. My mother in law came over with her sewing machine and we worked together to create some gorgeous DIY kitchen curtains.

We started with this gorgeous fabric. We measured the windows and sliding glass doors we would be making curtains for and then and cut the fabric to the length needed to fit the windows.

DIY Kitchen Curtains

A good tip:  when you are cutting, fold the fabric over and use it as a guide. It helps you get a straighter line.

DIY Kitchen Curtains

We pinned the hems and then my mother in law started sewing the panels.

We made two full length panels for the sliders, a valance and a cafe curtain. {And, despite how these photos look, no we do not live in a cave!}

 

Sorry for the awful quality pictures but this is the hardest place to photograph.

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shannah

© 2012 Just Us Four.  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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  1. allisamazing says

    August 14, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    I am not one to sew either but I am thankful both my mom and daughter like to sew. Your curtains look great!

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  2. Kathleen says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    Those look great. My mom has sewn all my life, so I agree that it’s great to have someone around that knows what to do!

    I actually used really similar fabric to sew a bench cushion. Check it out here: http://projectsatthepicketts.blogspot.com/2012/04/piping-hot.html

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  3. Kimberly Sminkey says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Love the fabric Shannah… I’ve been searching for some fabric for my kitchen windows as well… they have been bare like we just moved in for about a month after we repainted… I don’t want to hang just anything up! This gives me the inspiration I need to get fabric searching!

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  4. Lorraine says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:14 am

    Hi Shannah! I love the way your curtains turned out! Beautiful fabric! I am not very good with the sewing machine but my mom loved sewing. I’d rather be in the kitchen 🙂

    Fun stopping by to visit with you!
    Kindly, Lorraine

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  5. twelve-O-eight says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:59 am

    Oooh I love this Ikat fabric! Need to make new curtains for my kitchen…love these!

    xoxo, Tanya
    http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/

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  6. Katherines Corner says

    August 15, 2012 at 3:37 am

    great curtains! xo

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  7. Emily Meyers says

    August 15, 2012 at 5:34 am

    Hey lady!! I just found your cute blog via the hop, and I’m your newest follower! I’d also love to have you check out a fabulous Triple Giveaway I’m having right now!!

    Hope to see you there! And thanks so much!
    xo

    http://emilymmeyers.blogspot.com/2012/08/triple-winner-giveaway.html

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  8. Doreen says

    August 15, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    Isn’t it great to have someone in the family who sews? She did a great job and they look lovely!
    I wrote a post about this a couple of months ago which I hope you will enjoy http://www.househoneys.com/a-life-not-forgotten/.

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  9. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    August 17, 2012 at 2:08 am

    Sewing can be intimidating, but very worthwhile as your results reveal! Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

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  10. andie jaye says

    August 17, 2012 at 3:34 am

    those turned out really great! glad that you’ve got someone to help you with stuff like this! thanks for linking it up to tip-toe thru tuesday!

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  11. Kristin says

    August 18, 2012 at 12:58 am

    Oh, I LOVE this fabric! I think I first seen it on Young House Love and have pined for it ever since, lol. Where did you get it? I think YHL got it from an outlet store that we don’t have in Florida.

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  12. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 19, 2012 at 1:35 am

    cute curtains!

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  13. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 19, 2012 at 1:35 am

    cute curtains!

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  14. Jennifer says

    August 19, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    Thank you for linking up to our Pretty Things Party. Hope to see you back next week!

    Reply
  15. Debt Free Mommy says

    August 20, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    It’s party time over at Debt Free Mommy Blog and you’re invited! Please come by and link up any post(s) related to making your home a better space. I hope you’ll join us for Making Space Mondays. Hope to see you there! -Tabitha

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  16. ournextgreatadventure says

    August 20, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    Looks great.

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  17. Tara @ Tales of a Trophy Wife says

    August 20, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    Great job! I agree windows are impossible to photograph

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  18. Kathie says

    August 21, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    They look marvelous! I love that fabric! I am hosting a link party and you are more than welcome to share this and any other posts you’d like!

    http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/2012/08/gettin-krafty-with-it_20.html

    Reply
  19. Emerson Grey Designs says

    August 22, 2012 at 12:01 am

    Love that fabric! And even more I love the photos with your mother in laws hands in the pictures. There is something about watching a woman sew who has done it for years! Reminds me of my GG =) (Found you through Skip to my Lou)

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  20. Debi Bolocofsky says

    August 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    These are so cute. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this and any other posts. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party. It runs from Wednesday to Sundays.
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/tangerine-toner-and-wednesdays-adorned.html
    I hope to see you there. I am your newest follower, and I would love for your to follow me also. Have a great Day.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com

    Reply
  21. Anne says

    August 23, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    Nice job! and nice to have someone to help you with the sewing, too!!

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  22. Andrea @ Decorating Cents says

    August 23, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Love the fabric.

    Reply

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