I will warn you in advance. I am sick as a dog this week, so bear with me. This really is a super easy read. I promise!
When we bought our house last year one thing that was a bit strange was that almost all the closet doors were missing. We later found some in the attic. However, some were never found and others were too badly damaged to hang. It’s something that has really bothered me over the course of the year. I’ve gone back and forth with what I want to replace the bi-fold doors with. I decided until I can commit 100% I would hang something more temporarily.
If you’re on Pinterest at all I’m sure you’ve seen 100 different tutorials for drop cloth curtains. These are not really any different than the ones you’ve probably seen before. I just want to show you all that not only can you use them in place of window curtains but in replacement of a closet door as well. The outcome is super cute and it doesn’t get any more affordable.
I started with a $10 drop cloth that measured 6’x9′. I made sure to wash it and dry it just like I would anything else. You can even bleach it if you’re wanting a much lighter color.
You can hang up your cloth up just as it is or have two separate panels, which I decided on. I cut the drop cloth in half long ways and folded over the cut seam twice so that it measured 1/4″. I then stitched it right down that fold.
Once you have both panels stitched, fold over the top of your curtain and measure to make sure it is the same across the entire top. Attach your curtain rod clips, evenly across the top of the curtain. I used five on each side to create a gathered look. This is personal preference.
I almost did not share this little tutorial with you all because our linen closet is not completely done. I realized I hate that yellow paint color even more when I saw these photos! Aside from the fact that the yellow needs to go, this has changed the whole look of our upstairs hallway. I just love it!
I love how versatile drop cloths are and how handy they can be. I have used them for pillow covers, outdoor furniture cushion covers, curtains, etc. There’s no limit to their awesomeness!
I hope you all have a great week! I’m going back to bed to kick this sickness. 🙂
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I love it! I want to replace my office curtains and don’t have a big budget. I might just try this!
I was so easy Julia and not to mention cheap! I’m planning on using a drop cloth in a couple other places in our home as well. You should go for it!
My daughter did the same treatment and added black mini pom poms on the sides and hem for fun.
Nancy, that sounds just adorable!
Hi, where did you get ths curtain rods? Do you feel they’re sturdy enough?
I actually bought the curtain rod at Wal-Mart. It’s a thicker rod. It’s extremely sturdy. The clips haven’t lost their grip at all! 🙂
Hello! Love this idea! Where did you get your drop cloth? These look lighter than the ones I’ve seen! Thank you!
Thanks Katelyn! I bought the drop cloth at either Lowes or Wal-Mart. Any time I need one I go to one of those places. I’m so sorry I can’t remember but I will say they are the exact same color at both places. 🙂 I hope that helps. You can also bleach your drop cloths as well. Farmhouseonboone.com has a great tutorial!
Love this! Side note – what color are your walls? Beautiful in both light and shadows!
Hey Amanda
Looks great . I’m curious what would you think if I have a closet opening at 47 in ; how much fabric would be best to give that same ( bunched up ) look on either side that you have
Thanks
Moving into my first apartment, and your page is giving me absolute life! I want to try so many things!!
Love this idea. The affiliate links aren’t showing up for me for some reason. Can you pass along a link to the curtain rod clips, and drop cloth? Also if you don’t have a sowing machine, do you think this is possible to stitch by hand?