Saturday, February 19, 2011

Whimsical, Colorful, Ruffled and Fun!

If these are terms you like to use when describing your window treatments, then you're going to LOVE this little curtain!
This sweet curtain was made to hang in the tiny window of a downstairs bathroom.  The green floral of the ruffle is the fabric used on the main body of floor length panels in the adjoining den.
The green floral panels were topped with a 15" chocolate brown flap. I added a 6" band of blue to the top of the lining so you would see this contrasting color in the droops.
Even though the brown fabric appears to be sewn as a band of fabric to the green floral, it is actually a flap made like an attached valance. (see below) The trim was created from two separate trims, a flat braid and the beaded trim.
If you look closely at the brown sheer, you can see the vine and floral pattern is actually three dimensional and topstitched on the fabric. (The fabric came this way. I'm good...but I'm not THAT good!) I love the way this little curtain turned out!
                                 
The red and tan cheetah print flap across the top of the panel is 6" long with a 2" gathered ruffled out of the green floral. Here you can see I lined the backside of the flap with a solid brown.
I also used the same dark brown as a facing for the backside of the panel since this curtain was not lined.  Across the bottom of the facing is a 1/2" hem that was turned under and pressed in place. An extra 1.5" was left on each end for a side hem.  
The fabrics were layered as you see above...sheer, flap, facing (right sides together with flap) and sewn together. The facing was then turned, pressed flat to the back of the panel and topstitched in place (to the sheer only) The side hems were turned under and stitched in place. Notice the gorgeous scalloped edge detail on the sheer fabric.
A little trick I sometimes use when "training" panels to hang as I'd like, is to use clothespins to hold the folds in place. The cheetah fabric is an upholstery weight fabric so this was a great solution. This process can take from 30 minutes to 24 hours depending on the stubbornness of your fabric. 
So...how do you feel about adding a little
Whimsy to your Windows?




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34 comments:

  1. LisaFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    So beautiful, Sonya! I love all the fabrics but that brown sheer is amazing!

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  2. Tracy's Trinkets and TreasuresFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Gorgeous as always. That vine fabric is too cool.

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  3. ChrissieFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I didnt even have to see the curtains to know I would love them! The title said it all, so cute as always

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  4. LFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    How pretty and fun, too! Great tip with the clothespins. I'll have to remember this tip.
    have a great day~L

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    These are just beautiful, Sonya! Love the fabrics and I'm always up for fun and whimsy in a window treatment! The smaller panel is such a good idea because some bathroom windows are just so small {or narrow, like one in my house} that you just don't know what to put there.

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  6. Cathy~Mille FleurFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    LOVE! What a great combo of fabrics! Your post title describes it perfectly!

    I am still working on gathering fabric for the curtains we talked about. I will e-mail you soon;)!

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  7. Nicole ~February 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Oh my goodness, I love this, you are awesome!! You have such amazing ideas, and they all turn out gorgeous!!

    Have a wonderful weekend, Nicole

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  8. Amy ChalmersFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Your curtains are always so detailed and have a trademark look to them. I love the den curtains with the blue interior flap and how you beefed up the trim by putting two components together. The combinations are great! I never heard of the clothespin as a trainer, and its a great idea. When I do this curtain I will often make the clip on ring hardware pinch a fold at the top to create more fullness in the panel. It gives a deeper fold, do you ever do that?

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  9. DebbiedoosFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Always fun to see your use of fabric Sonya...spectacular! XO

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  10. Beth McAlexanderFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Great tip about the clothes pins. I love the beaded trim!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    never thought of clothespins! Love the cheetah - so fun. And the pop of blue really makes that other curtain just pop.

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  12. CheriFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I love that red/tan leopard fabric - so fun!

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  13. PamelaFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    These are great Sonya!!

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  14. Penny of This-N-ThatFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Beautiful is all I can say and I am now a new follower! Can't wait to see what you create next.

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  15. StacyFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Both of those window treatments are gorgeous! Love the sheer fabric, and using the blue to just peek through on the den panels is stunning!

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  16. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~February 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Those are lovely curtains that take ordinary windows and give them the "WOW" factor! Even the smallest of windows look so lovely when dressed properly!

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  17. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    They are all fantastic. Great tip on how to "train" curtains!

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  18. Leslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!}February 20, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Gloriously
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    Sonya!!

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  19. Billie RossFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Sonya, these curtains are beautiful... I'm actually feeling inspired to look through my scrap bins to see if I can dress up my store bought, ready made curtains... of course, once I start, i will only create a terrible mess... I might have to send you some picks and ask for a bid for some draperies...

    I'll let you know, girl!

    Blessings,

    Billie
    www.designedforlife.blogspot.com

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  20. At The Picket FenceFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    So gorgeous and definitely whimsical! I love the tip about the clothespins too Sonya! I am having a dilemma with my master bedroom window and I have decided that you just need to swing on by my house sometime soon and help me out...Oregon isn't too far out of your way is it? :-)
    Vanessa

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  21. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    I love love this one. Hard to say, everything you do is so cute, but this might be my fav. so far.

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  22. StephanieFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Love this window treatment - so fun!

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  23. KimMalkFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    So pretty, as always, I love your combination of fabrics. The sheer is so pretty and the red cheetah is just right. Hugs, Kim

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  24. Erica {B is for Boy}February 21, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Yay, I'm so glad I found you! I've been wanting to make some cute curtains for my bedroom and these are it! Thanks for the directions!
    erica @ http://bisforboycreations.blogspot.com/

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  25. TiffanyFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    SO CUTE! Love this!

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  26. Shelley@1510farmhousefancyFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Oh these are so cute!!! I've been needing some inspiration for my living room and dining room window treatments. I like what I have, but they need some sprucing up!! I already have fabric and trim, just need to get started!!

    Thanks for sharing such great photos!!!

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  27. Rhonda ElderFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Love everything you do with fabric. Wish I could sew like that.

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  28. CindyFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    your window treatments are incredible....i browsed back through your blog and i adore your decorating eye!!!

    hugs, cindy

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  29. Linda@Coastal CharmFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Sooooo PRETTY...love the fabric that you used!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  30. DIYbyDesignFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    These window treatments are so beautiful. Thanks so much for linking up to my party.

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  31. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    These window treatments are just wonderful! I love the different texture's and decorative elements you've added to make them out of the ordinary!

    Deb

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  32. Be Colorful CoastalFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    You know I love your style. I just wish you were closer so I could have you create stuff for my house. Thanks for sharing on BeColorful's Motivated Monday.
    Pam

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  33. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasMarch 9, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Oh My Gosh!! Love them Sonya!! SO precious! You ARE amazing!! I wish I had just teeny tiny bit of your talent.....just a smidge...I would be so happy :)

    Lou Cinda

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  34. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Love love it!!! Can you email me were to order the shear material? Thanks your the best!!! Dhaston3@hotmail.com

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