No sew Curtains

Lately I've been making a lot of changes to my home... It's gotten a little out of hand but I'm telling myself I'm almost done now. (I think...) The dark reds and chocolate browns were beautiful but I decided to go outside of my own little box and venture into uncharted waters... I've always loved these colors but until now never really had the courage to go for it! I love the look of shabby chic/cottage style homes but they aren't exactly...me. So, I decided to blend my dark chocolate richness in with the lighter brighter colors I adore! I smile every time I walk into one of these newly redone rooms! <<Sigh>> I just love it!

Anyway... back to the curtains! As my sewing machine is still awaiting repair, I had to come up with an alternative to sewing. I really loved the hemming tape that I used for my chair cushion a few weeks ago. (Tutorial for that HERE) So, I bought two more packages and the fabric itself. Let me tell you about the fabric... I initially spent two hours in JoAnn's trying to find the perfect fabric. The problem was that the only one I liked was...get ready for this...$39.00 a yard!!!!! GASP! "I just couldn't...could I...It's beautiful...no I won't...yes I will...just put it down, Brittany...walk away now...yes, that's it...don't look back!" all of that was what was going through my mind as I paced the fabric isles of JoAnn's. Finally, I left (empty handed) and in sad spirits. But I convinced myself that the right fabric was out there and I just had to be... patient. OH, I AM SOOOO BAD AT THAT!

About two weeks later, I found it!!!! Hidden in the clearance bin at a hole in the wall store that I happened upon! A gorgeous light blue damask on tan (Almost burlap looking) fabric! I braced myself as I looked at the price...WOW...There is NO way...It couldn't be...It WAS...only $5.99 a yard!!!!

So, get this... the total cost of my endeavor was $38.50!! Less than ONE YARD of the first fabric I loved at JoAnn's! Plus, let me just say... I LOVE THIS ONE WAY MORE! The print is perfect! All I did was iron the seams together with the hemming tape and hang with the clip on curtain holders and Viola! Beautiful custom curtains that require no sewing for under $40.00!!! Yep, it's a good day! :D

Here is the secured seam...

I didn't have anything to back it with so I still have to do that, but you get the idea!

The lovely clip-on curtain rings

The finished view of the curtaints in my family room... They completely make the room!

I'm so in love with them and the aqua color in general!