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Black out curtain1/14/2024 I’ll have to show some close-ups where the sewing machine bobbin was getting snagged and making a bit of a mess. But, they are done and I’m not one to fuss over imperfections. Because this fabric is so heavy, I also didn’t add any weights.Īnd I think they turned out great! I was working with an uneven floor, so some of the panels skim the floor, hang above the floor, or rest slightly on the floor.Instead of pleating the top of the curtains, I just sewed the rings onto the panels and let the spacing of the rings make the pleats.I didn’t use header tape or pleating tape on these curtains because the fabric is so thick.The sewing police have yet to come for me. It’s a very structured fabric that isn’t going to fray and the hem is never going to be seen. I will make a video tutorial the next time I make some lined curtains, though, because I think that will be easier to follow.Ī couple of shortcuts I took with these custom blackout curtains were – I have been making curtains the same way for years and you can find a tutorial for the method I use HERE. These curtains were also mounted to the trim, meaning they closed the windows in and blocks some of the precious light. They were custom-made curtains but had lived a good, long life and it was time for something new. This had curtains, but I removed them when we moved in. So, today I’m going to share about the custom blackout curtains I made for the living room. I wanted them to be done, though, because custom curtains make a space feel finished even if it isn’t. The curtains do serve the practical purpose of privacy and sun-blocking, but they really didn’t need to be done. One of the fun things (whether sewing is fun is debatable) I worked on last week was making custom blackout curtains for the living room and primary bedroom. We’ve made the sprint and can now slow to a comfortable jog for the next few years to bring this house to where we envision it. Aside from a few boxes in out-of-the-way places, we are unpacked and able to live comfortably in the house. It’s a delicate balance but it seems to be working. By jumping between the two, I feel like I’m productive, moving the needle in the things that need to be done, but I’m also staying motivated and feeling fulfilled. As I’ve shared over the past couple of weeks, I have to bounce between things that need to be done that aren’t super exciting (like organizing the basement and wiping wallpaper glue off the walls) and things that flex my creativity and are fun.
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