DIY {$20 No Sew Curtain Liners}

Y’all know I’m not the greatest DIYer out there, so if I did it myself, you can too!  A few weeks ago I bought fabric to have drapes made for our dining room.  I had a seamstress make them, and she did a great job, however, in my haste, I measured wrong (too long) and did not buy fabric for her to line them with.  I guess I thought I could skip that step, but once they were hung, I realized they really needed to be lined because the fabric is a loose weave, and you could see the blinds through them during the day.

 

See what I mean?  Ug!
I wanted a cheap, quick solution, so I made a curtain liner out of a twin-sized Target bed sheets.  I think they were $10 each.  Last time I bought fabric liner from Joann’s, I think it was $5 a yard on sale.  These sheets are thin, so if you want a heavier liner, I’d go with a thicker fabric.
The twin sheet width was wide enough to cover the width of the curtains, but about a foot too short (we have 10-foot ceilings in this room).  Since the window doesn’t go all the way to the floor, you can’t tell that the liner doesn’t extend all the way to the floor.
I lay the sheet on top of the drapes and used no-sew tape to iron the pieces together.  I started along the top, then did each side, leaving the bottom alone.

 

 Voila!

 

I also “no sewed” the hem to make the drapes the proper length.  Much better!
Update:  See how we painted the walls.  I think the final result came out really nicely!
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Hi! I’m Megan, mom to a thoughtful teenager and spunky young girl. We call Houston home and recently moved into our dream home. I traded my lawyer hat to become a full-time blogger in 2010. I love sharing my passion for affordable fashion, home decor, organization, & fitness to help inspire you to take care of you!

29 Comments

  1. So smart!! Just the tips I need until I finally get around to taking the sewing classes I've been meaning to take the past year. They look wonderful. Looking forward to seeing what chandelier will make an appearance 🙂

  2. I couldn't believe when I saw this! I just ordered fabric to make my curtains (Braemore Fioretto-graphite) and I had already decided I was going to line them exactly the same way-with twin sheets! Have to say, I'm so glad you did your first, now I KNOW it will work! Your dining room is looking so nice.

  3. You are the smartest little one! I love this idea and use sheets to line the drapes I've made too but I've always sewn them in. This is easier! Your fabric on your drapes is gorgeous!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

  4. You have inspired me! I'm so doing this for our master, instead of paying big bucks for custom. That way if I want to change out in a few years I won't feel so guilty. Your room is realy coming along.
    Enjoy your day
    Maureen

  5. Megan, they look great! Such a smart idea. I have a client making her drapes this week with new sew tape. I love that stuff.

  6. What a smart cookie you are. Not that $10 isn't a phenomenal price, but Ikea has them for around $2. I bought 4 sets just to "have" for any future projects I might do. Buying sheets is the best way to go for lining drapes, way cheaper and easier than buying fabric for sure. They look beautiful in your dining room.

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