Easy Treatments for Odd Size Windows

I guess we are pretty fortunate in my home, to have a lot of windows, letting in a lot of glorious sunshine.

...but they are odd shapes, which can be a challenge when dressing them up a bit.

You may remember about a month ago, I was contemplating new window treatments,

fabric samples below....

I typically do not spend a lot on custom window treatments, just because I like to change them

every few years (or less!).

The brown was fine, and cute, but I wanted something less whimsical, brighter, 

and wanted to bring in some blues.  So I picked the middle fabric.

A glimpse of the brown panels at Valentines, below....

For a simple, and inexpensive treatment,  I measured my windows, and added about an 1/2 inch extra allowance around the panel, and made the panel pattern from newspaper with a yard stick.

       How easy was that!

Desiring a "cleaner lines" look, I decided to go with straight, boxy panels this time.

I cut the panels from the fabric and liner, and sewed them together just as you would a pillow,

turned, ironed them, and sewed up the seam.

And now for my trick...

Because the windows are an odd size, and curtain rods just aren't conducive,

I used velcro, attaching one side to the panel and one side to the window frame above.

Originally, the velcro strips were self-adhesive, but I was able to salvage the velcro and reuse it

by just peeling it off the brown fabric and hot-gluing the strips to the new pieces.

Caution:  {From a lesson learned! ha!}  Make sure the velcro on the new fabric lines up with the old fabric velcro placement, so that the panels match up with the velcro pieces on the window frame. 

The next step is very important in making the curtains appear as though they are on a rod or cornice.
Attach the velcro to the front side of the panel, (right side of the fabric), then when you attach them to velcro on the window frame, flip them over.  They stand out just enough to not look like they are pasted to the window and hanging from the frame, which they are! :)

This will drive your inquisitive friends crazy, and you're sure to catch them peeking at the underside of your treatments when you re-enter the room ...no lie! LOL!

Fresh, new look....

I'm loving the new look, and it seems the perfect fit for the beginning of Spring!  ~Rhonda :)

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Linking Post To:

Be Inspired @ Common Ground

Inspire Me Please @ Liz Marie Blog
Met Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm

Tabletop Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
The Scoop @ Cedarhill Ranch
Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home

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Last Week's "Welcoming Spring" Post was featured at
 Maria Elena's Weekly Party, Tuesdays at Our Home,
at Our Home Away from Home!



Thanks so much, Maria Elena! :)