Do you have some plain curtains that are boring you to tears? Do you want to spice up your windows with some color, texture, and personality? Well, you’re in luck, because I have some fun and cute ideas on how to decorate plain curtains and make them more interesting.
Plain curtains are like blank canvases. You can unleash your creativity and transform them into something amazing with just a few simple embellishments. Whether you want to add some glam, some charm, or some whimsy to your curtains, there’s a way to do it.
In this post, I’ll show you how to make plain curtains more interesting with 4 inventive methods. You’ll need some basic supplies like paint, ribbon, beads, lace, and a sewing machine. Let’s get started!
One of the easiest ways to make plain curtains more interesting is to paint or dye them. You can use fabric paint or acrylic paint to create patterns, designs, or words on your curtains. You can also use fabric dye to change the color of your curtains or create an ombre effect.
To paint your curtains, you’ll need a stencil (or you can freehand it), paint, and a brush or sponge. Lay your curtain flat on a protected surface and place the stencil over it. Apply the paint with the brush or sponge and let it dry. Repeat for the other curtain.
To dye your curtains, you’ll need fabric dye, water, and a large container. Follow the instructions on the dye package and soak your curtain in the dye solution for the recommended time. Rinse and dry your curtain. Repeat for the other curtain.
Another way to make plain curtains more interesting is to sew on some ribbon. You can use embroidered ribbon for a more decorative look or plain ribbon for a more subtle look. You can sew the ribbon along the edges of your curtain, across the bottom, or in any pattern you like.
To sew on ribbon, you’ll need ribbon, scissors, sewing machine, and thread. Cut the ribbon to the length you want and pin it to your curtain. Sew along the edges of the ribbon with a straight stitch. Repeat for the other curtain.
If you want to add some sparkle and shine to your plain curtains, you can use beads. You can use acrylic beads for a more colorful look or glass beads for a more elegant look. You can glue the beads onto your curtain or string them together and attach them as tiebacks.
To glue beads onto your curtain, you’ll need beads, glue gun, and glue sticks. Lay your curtain flat on a protected surface and arrange the beads on it in any pattern you like. Glue each bead in place with the glue gun and let it dry. Repeat for the other curtain.
To string beads together as tiebacks, you’ll need beads, elastic cord, scissors, and tape measure. Cut a piece of elastic cord that is long enough to wrap around your curtain once. String the beads onto the cord and tie the ends together. Use the beaded cord as a tieback for your curtain. Repeat for the other curtain.
If you want to add some charm and style to your plain curtains, you can use lace. You can use any color or type of lace that matches your decor and style. You can sew lace onto your curtain as a border, as an overlay, or as an insert.
To sew lace onto your curtain as a border, you’ll need lace, scissors, sewing machine, and thread. Cut the lace to the length of your curtain edge and pin it along it. Sew along the edge of the lace with a straight stitch or a zigzag stitch. Repeat for the other curtain.
To sew lace onto your curtain as an overlay, you’ll need lace, scissors, sewing machine, and thread. Cut the lace to the same size as your curtain panel and pin it over it. Sew along all four edges of the lace with a straight stitch or a zigzag stitch. Repeat for the other curtain.
To sew lace onto your curtain as an insert, you’ll need lace, scissors, sewing machine, thread, and seam ripper. Cut out a rectangle from the middle of your curtain panel and save it for later. Cut the lace to the same size as the rectangle and pin it over the hole. Sew along all four edges of the lace with a straight stitch or a zigzag stitch. Repeat for the other curtain.
Q: How do I wash my decorated curtains?
A: Depending on the type of embellishment you used, you may need to hand wash or dry clean your decorated curtains. Check the labels of your curtains, paint, dye, ribbon, beads, and lace for washing instructions.
Q: How do I iron my decorated curtains?
A: Depending on the type of embellishment you used, you may need to iron your decorated curtains on a low or medium setting. Avoid ironing directly over the paint, dye, ribbon, beads, or lace. Use a pressing cloth or a towel to protect your embellishments.
Q: How do I hang my decorated curtains?
A: Depending on the type of embellishment you used, you may need to use curtain rings, clips, or hooks to hang your decorated curtains. Make sure your curtain rod can support the weight of your embellishments.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial on how to make plain curtains more interesting. They are a great way to add some personality and flair to your windows without spending a lot of money or time.
Dale is the colorful mind behind HuetifulHomes.com, where he shows you how to create a home that is as fun and fabulous as you are. He has a passion for color and a knack for DIY, with years of interior design experience he shares his tips and tricks on how to create a home that reflects your personality and style. He believes that color is the key to happiness, and he wants to help you make your home more Huetiful.
