i knew that i was going to use clips on the top, which i know isn't the most refined look, but this isn't the most refined house so i didn't mind. and then i found 3 packs (7 clips/pack) for $0.50 a piece with some additional percentage off at a local fabric store sale. i'm sure i've had those for a year too, as well as the curtain rod. so my only real 'to do' was to cut the fabric in half & stitch a hem along the edges after ironing them flat. it really took almost no time at all. i have no idea why i was so scared. i have them pool on the floor instead of brushing the floor and i'm fine with that for now. i think they make the room 10 times more homey and as soon as i get something hung up on these walls we'll really be in business {or in home...whatever}!
so my encouragement to those of you out there that are timid like me
{if there is anyone out there like me...i haven't met one yet}
DO IT! friends, just do it. don't buy all your supplies, dream big dreams and then leave them in a drawer / bag / closet for a year and six months owned by fear that you won't do well. that is silly. even if your venture is not super successful, at least you tried & have something to show for it. and more than likely it will be perfectly imperfect & serve to make your home yours.
fabric is joel dewberry ochre that i saw first on maple & shade.
I bought the fabric for James curtains the same time that you bought yours! They look so cute...make mine!
ReplyDeleteYAY! They look SO good - I'm so glad you finally did it!!! Don't be scared - we'll have conquer sewing days together real soon! MWUAH!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric. It looks great.
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem - I have lots of ideas but I'm scared / don't make time to follow through. I have been saying I will make pillow covers for months, but I haven't even bought fabric yet - fail!
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