How to Buy (and Sew) Curtains for Less

When my husband and I moved into our house, we were short on money for redororating due to all the money we'd spent on the down payment and closing costs. So, when it came to redecorating, I had a tight budget. Each room got a gallon of paint, some framed art we had from our old apartment, and curtains. But when it came to buying curtains, I had to get creative as they can get real expensive real fast!

I went hunting all over town for cheap curtains from Pier 1 to Bed Bath and Beyond. At BB&B, I was lucky to come across some 84" drapery panels in this shiny gold color. Their clearance price was $10 each, what a steal! So I took them home and cut each panel into 2 lengths, 1 shorter length for the window curtains above and 1 longer length for the closet below. After cutting to the right lengths, all I needed to do was hem 1 end and sew a pocket hem in the other end big enough for the curtain rod to fit through.

















Above are photos of the closet curtains both open and closed.  Coming from someone who hates bifold doors, these curtains were a more elegant option and just as effective at concealing a cluttered closet. And using the same fabric and the same curtain rods on both the window and the closet really pulled the room together.