I’m finally joining the drop cloth curtain revolution that is making its way across Blogland, like here and here and quite a few other places.  Official name is the Internet Bloggers Drop Cloth Revolution (IBDCR). Viva la revolucion!

With two 8-foot tall windows in our family room and not much more than an $8 budget, I thought drop cloth curtains would be a terrific option, plus I love the grey-beige color and believe it or not, they look like linen!

Of course I forgot to take a before pic, so let’s just jump right in…

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These curtains are so simple, just about anyone could make them!

Step 1. Buy 6′ x 9′ canvas drop cloth.  I purchased 4 at $9.97 each from Home Depot.  Get out clearance curtain rods ($12.97 each) from garage, where they’ve been “curing” for a year.

Step 2. Wash & dry drop cloths.  Iron drop cloths.

Step 3. Hang curtain rods.

Step 4. Attach curtain clips to drop cloth panels.  If panel is too long, fold a length toward the front of the curtain to the desired length (see photo).  Slide rings on to curtain rods.

Step 5. Stand back and admire your handy work!

Did you notice?  No mention of a sewing machine anywhere.  This is a no-sew project!

Don’t they look fabulous?  Really dresses up the windows, giving them a touch of class. and really warms up the room!  No one would ever guess they weren’t linen!

Click on the photo to enlarge. And no, the left curtain rod is not uneven…that’s just the camera angle!

So, I added gorgeous window treatments to two 8-foot windows for less than $65. Plus, these curtains were so quick & easy, I might move on and use them on the sliding glass door in the kitchen!

Edited to add – This project is the first 2011 House Goal that I’ve completed.  One down, 11 to go!