One of the most common questions I receive from readers is -where did I get the lace curtain panels in my bedroom from?
The answer -I made them!
They are much easier than you probably think, let me show you how to add some French, Victorian, farmhouse flare to standard drape panels.
No Sew Lace Curtains
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You Will Need. . .
- Curtain Panels
- Lace of Crocheted Table Runner
- It is extremely important to find one with a simple repeating pattern and no border, crocheted works best for this project.
- Also, be careful about color and return policies. I ordered one that was cream and planned to bleach it. However, when I tried it, only parts of the runner turned white. It was made with two different types of thread, apparently. In the end, out of desperation, I actually painted the cream to white using cheap acrylic paint from Walmart!! Oh my gosh, it actually worked!
- Sewing Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun
- Glue Sticks
Tutorial
- Measure out how much of the table runner you will need.
- Carefully clip between the patterns on the table runner and don’t cut straight into any of the more complicated patterns.
- I saved the extra pieces as “snowflakes” for Christmas wrapping embellishments.
- Now hot glue the cut table runner to the bottom edge of your panels.
- I hand stitched mine in place, but in hind sight, that was a lot of unnecessary work.
- Let the lace hang down an inch or so off the bottom of the panel for a pretty touch.
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Amazingly beautiful!
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Oh, Cynthia, you are the sweetest!
I love vintage linens too! I am sewing a burlap table runner and putting vintage lace on the ends..Always picking up doilies and lace ..
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Yes! I totally understand, I can tell we are kindred spirits. 🙂
Pretty.
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Thank you, sweet Brenda. xoxo
I love this idea! This is an opportunity to personalize and embellish while adding lace to the decor.
Thanks for sharing!
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Yes, exactly. Customized decor is so sentimental, don’t you think?
This is one of the nicest and simplest touches I’ve seen.
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Thank you, Tanya, you are so good as these types of things.
Wow…those are so pretty! This is totally up my ally. I love taking table-runners, placemats, or cloth napkins and using them in different ways because they always have finished edges and pretty trims! Great idea! I love how you painted them too and made them work. Very creative and it looks beautiful. Thanks for the idea….pinning:)
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I love how you do the same thing! Vintage linens are the best, aren’t they?;)
I got this in my email and haven’t had the chance to open it. So when I saw it on the Silver Pennies Link Party, I clicked right away! Those curtains are beautiful. I would have never thought of that.
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Oh good, I’m so glad you stopped by. xoxo
So very pretty! I have been using drop cloths for my last few sets of curtains, so I need to remember this look for my next set to switch things up!
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OH, what a great idea. I haven’t tried a table runner on a drop cloth yet.
I love this idea. It really customizes the drapery panels.
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Oh good, yes, I think little details like this make all the difference.
When I see your blog I have seen your design of curtains which I have liked too much that I am going to use for the new house keep posting more.
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I’m glad you found some inspiration, thanks for stopping by.
My friend sent me your link because we both love the curtains. I have been searching for a table runner that I love, but I’m falling up short. Would you mind sharing where you found yours? Thanks!
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Laura, I found mine on Etsy. You will probably have to sort through a lot of runners on there, but I think Etsy is still a great resource for something like this.
Thank you!
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You bet! xoxo
Wow now I know what to do with Grandma’s crocheted table cloths, table runners and doily’s. I love this idea.
Thanks
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That is perfect, Dee!
I love this! The lace really brings the room together, Dee! Especially the white! Great job!
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Thank you, yes, I think they really take the curtains to the next level.:)
Looks fantastic. What is that lovely wall color? The curtains set it off beautifully.
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Thank you, Elizabeth! I’m so sorry to tell you this, but that is a custom color that I made at Sherwin Williams from a magazine picture. If you wanted, you could try having Sherwin Williams match a print out of my bedroom wall.
I love this, I’m definitely going to do it. I find so many cool runners at estate sales, now I can upcycle!
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Yes, those runners sound perfect, I’m so happy you are inspired!
Where can i buy those curtsins to add the lace too
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Hi Nichole, I made them from fabric I found at JoAnns. But, I would look at Target or Ikea for cream panels.