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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Kaylee’s ruffled curtains

 
I made curtains out of white table clothes and old maternity shirts.
I’m serious.
maternity shirts recycled craft



 I had a stack of solid worn out maternity shirts (and one dress) that were not even worthy of donating, but I liked the colors together. I cut them into strips and ruffled them up.  (Tension on high with biggest stitch length setting)

ruffled curtains
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That’s a pretty big pile of ruffles.
 
 
DIY curtains, upcycle
I lovingly smoothed each strip of ruffled fabric and pinned them to the tablecloth. 
It took me 6 (freakin) months to complete all 4 panels, during which I was tempted to buy Target curtains at least 15 times.   But I held myself back….
DIY ruffled curtains, upcycle
Awfully cute, right? 

3 comments:

  1. ChristineAugust 20, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I had no idea! Very cool...

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  2. MarieAugust 25, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Wow very creative! I love the decorations In her bedroom. How do u find the time to do all of these projects? Im guessing u don't watch much tv? Id love to become more crafty but can't seem to find the time.

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  3. NeabearOctober 2, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    What a clever idea! Her room is so cute! You have done a good job with it.

    ~Linnea

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