I started with 2 drop cloths that were 6' by 9'. I got these ones at Home Depot and they were about $10 each. If you don't like to sew than you can follow the no sew curtain tutorial like I did in the skateboard room and use steam a seam.
Wash and dry the drop cloths. The drop cloths already have finished edges so you are just sewing them to make them the correct length.
Step 1: Decide how long you want each curtain panel. The bedroom had the waverly lovely lattice drapes from the living room so I just used them to determine the length. The curtains ended up about 84" long.
Start by folding your bottom and top hem in your desired length and then ironing it down. For 84" I did 7" at the top and the bottom.
Then sew right along the edge.
Fold the edges in two inches and iron.
Sew right along the edge. Repeat the same steps with both drop cloths.
Iron your finished panels and then hang! Easy. I use curtain clips for all my curtains because my kids live here and yank on the curtains. I'm not really sure why they do this but we've had many a curtain rod pulled right out of the wall-on accident, or so they say. Curtain clips lead to peaceful, happy homes without a very annoyed mother.
These were so easy and would be perfect for a starter sewing project.
Other great drop cloth drape ideas:
Ruffled drop cloth drapes
Embellished drop cloth drapes
Drop cloth drapes with fabric
Have you tried making curtains out of drop cloths? I'd love to see if you have!
