Thursday 13 October 2011

Bee happy ..... change curtains

Just a quick one today.

I had these grey curtains up a few houses ago and wanted to put them on the stairs to match the new wallpapered wall.

The only trouble is that they were too small so because I had 2 sets I stitched 2 curtains together for each side and encountered another problem.

They didn't quite match along the bottom as they were cheapish curtains.



My solution was to make and attach a voile frill to hide any discrepancies along the bottom.


I covered the frill with a piece of white ribbon.


I think it looks good now.

I also stitched a black out liner curtain to the back of the curtains as it is so high it is difficult to get to the heading tape if the lining slipped so stitching it in made sense.

I am working on something on the stairs instead of carpet so stay tuned, it could be interesting!

Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!

14 comments:

  1. It' amazing how simple photos can be so artistic. You have such an eye for beauty. Have a good week!
    Lady LInda

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  2. Great save! :-) The curtains look cute.

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  3. aww they are looking lovely. Enjoy your weekend, dee x

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  4. Thank you for visiting us and following Red Rose Alley. Your blog is so pretty and charming. I love the red polka dot bird house and the hanging red LOVE heart. Your yellow roses are wonderful. I, too, love roses.. especially red. I will come back and visit with you, and I hope you have a sweet day.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  5. What a creative and lovely solution! I'm enjoying reading your blog--I'm your newest follower. Thanks for joining me at The Little Red Hen at Home!

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  6. Pretty curtains, what a clever idea to add the frill! x

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  7. A very pretty solution to your problem...they look lovely!
    Wishing you a great weekend,
    Susan x

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  8. You are so clever,what a great idea.I wish I had your sewing skills. :0)

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  9. It looks very nice.:-) Stina

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  10. Lovely curtains i love the frill along the bottom ,your very clever x

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  11. Darling curtains! Good save!!!

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  12. Genius! I feel like I have stumbled onto the blog of kindred spirit in decorating!!! So look forward to seeing more hugs and kisses!

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  13. oooh im so envious of your talent on sewing and to make up something gorgeous as those curtains! you're soo creative, Bee! i cant wait to see what else you sew and stitch! always love what you made!

    xx susan

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