DIY Inspiration: Handmade Burlap Curtains

This project has been on my *to-do* for quite some time.  I’ve lived in this house for 5 years and the kitchen needed a fresh look.  First on the list was painting.  As I was cleaning up that mess I noticed how the entry/exit door looked.  I hung a pair of blinds when I first moved in and over time the connectors came loose at the bottom.  And I got tired of fixing them.  So, every time you opened the door the blinds would go flying.  Drove me NUTS!  In the garbage they went.  The window needed a new look as well.

That’s when this idea came to mind.  When I purchased the paint I also got a piece of burlap to place on the floor.  I never used it. Instead, I made a pair of curtains out of it.  It was simple.  I held them up to the window, estimated the measurements, and then cut the piece in half to make the two panels. I hemmed a zig-zag stitch using red thread.  The burlap is cream and red is the main color in my kitchen, so the two fit well together.

I have a couple of strips leftover after measuring the length of the window.  Those will get used for card making using the sewing machine as well. Recycle:)

I was thinking of stamping or stenciling something on them.  What do you think?  They actually look good as is.  Simple is my motto so they just may stay as is.  I can always add something later to change the look.

And my youngest son “always” has to be the one in the photo when I take a picture of a completed project.  Perhaps he wants the credit.  He is silly!

Here is an image of the curtains close up. 

  

You can see that I added an extra hem to the top as well.  Defines the stitch and color a bit more.

The burlap cost under $5.00.  The time invested was about 30 minutes.  

Conclusion:  Coming in and out of the door to the house is much more quiet!

P.S.  I have several other DIY projects for the kitchen, so stay tuned for more!

Jennifer~