I am restoring an old house (1940) and want to keep the antique theme inside. I am trying to be frugal at this point. I hung some curtains that I had, tan tab style in the breakfast room, they look "blah". Anyone have any idea how I can give them that needed "touch"? I was thinking of trying to make a garland but I am not sure what to use. I do have several old old kitchen utensils. Any ideas would greatly appreciated.
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How about sewing some old fashioned buttons just below the tabs? My daughter did this and I thought it was a neat idea.
Big, old fashioned buttons - that sounds pretty!
Look for miniature kitchen themed utensils etc. for dollhouses or shadowboxes at your local department,craft or dollar store. If possible, put a hole in the item with a small drill. Stitch to curtain, at base of tabs or hem of curtains. You could also do kitchen or antique stencils on the curtains with fabric paint.
When I need inexpensive curtains (always), I look for cheap fabric, tablecloths, sheets, quilts, throws, or bedspreads.
I have an older home and currently have a queen sized quilt hanging over a rod in my dining room as a valance with several pair of $3 sheers for privacy. I've also used table cloths to cover windows, doorways (try this at the top of the basement steps)
Hi i have an idea for you go online and check out the vintage fabrics (google it ) and you may be able to paint or stencil similar designs on the tab top curtians ... just an idea for you.
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