All you need is fabric of your choice (something heavier duty works best for unlined drapes), Stitch Witchery (found in the notions section of your local fabric/sewing supply store, and get the strong permanent bond kind), a tape measure, iron, and good scissors. That's it! The best thing about it is (well, the price tag) the instant gratification. In about 3 hours, these drapes were hanging. Voila! So easy. The method works for making pillows, too.
You can tell I had just finished the project.... check out the ironing board still hanging out on the floor.
My drapes were made to 85.5" long. I chose Waverly Ticking Stripe in black for hubs' office (I needed 5 yards), and Robert Allen ikat fret (4 yards) for the dining room bands (and a few pillows in my living room). All in all, fabric and stitch witchery cost me under $100. That's 2 pillows and four drapes people (oh and 4 reupholstered chairs). You do the math!! Definitely a project worth trying.
Up next... curtains for the kitchen........ =)
