Back to curtains...it seems these days it's all I have time for. I promise after October 17th, I plan to delve into much more complex projects. In one week, I have a 2day, 150 mile fundraising bike ride to put on for work that is consuming SO MUCH of my time. Very stressful, yet fun at the same time.
Back to the curtains. We needed something to cover our bathroom window becuause my husband is so tall, he was afraid people were seeing his naked chest (why that matters, I'm not sure). I told him I would find something. I didn't want it to be too bulky becuase our bathroom is light and airy. I had gone to the fabric store and purchased some sheer clearance fabric to get me buy until I found what I really wanted. Last weekend, Lance and I were shopping and I drug him to Bed, Bath and Beyond so he could pick out bathroom curtains and feel like he was part of the process. He picked out a great sheer fabrick with a diamond design and decorative edging.
Just like this!
Except they were designed for an 84" high window. Obviously that was not appropriate for our bathroom, so since I liked the fabric so much, I just bought a panel (with a coupon, of course!) and brought it home to modify to the right size. So, I just finished them and they turned out like this:
It is jsut one panel, so you can't really open these curtains. I probably should have 2 panels to make it look "proper" but I think having just the one is just right for this window. I doubt I will go back and purchase another. It has a slight gather and its not like I intend on frequently opening it to see out - it is, after all, the bathroom.
I don't think I would have been able to find something this perfect if I had just soley gone to a fabric store. I am always excited to modify something storebought!
I think that's a great solution--plus have you seen how much sheer yardage is?
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