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How to make curtains using burlap is probably the easiest and most inexpensive way to decorate a room especially if you have a lot of windows. Our family room has 10 large over sized windows and needless to say, purchasing drapery, custom or not, would have cost a pretty penny. The drapes I wanted were a light brown and cost $55 a panel. Yikes!  I decided to purchase burlap in natural color and if you know anything about burlap, it’s cheap!

I had a coupon for Michael’s for 50% off so I paid a $1.50 per yard. I used 3 1/2 yards per panel. Not only did the burlap add a great color to the room, the texture was the icing on the cake. I love how you can see through the new burlap drapes.

How to make curtains using burlap

Click the arrow (top right) to move through the tutorial by step.

how to make curtains using burlap no sew

how to make curtains using burlap no sew

I love how the light brown looks against the blue/green wall color.

The wall color is call Wythe Blue by Benjamin Moore.

So fresh and clean.

how to make curtains using burlap no sew

So lets get started with the tutorial.

how to make curtains using burlap

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    • I used some on a pair of pants I made into shorts about 15 yrs ago and they are still fused and doing great! iron on hem tape is great - only tip I have is make sure it's really fused. once it is your good to go!
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    • Hi Val, they have been hanging for almost a year and no issues! I don't close them a lot so that may help but they do get opened and closed maybe once or twice a week but nothing major. They are very durable and the stitch witchery has worked great for me :)
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  3. Hi Jessica, I also have a lot of windows to do in our new home. I have worked with burlap before and I'm concerned about them fading quickly. Have you noticed any problems with fading yet? I suppose I could line them but that would up the cost and time involved. Jane
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  4. Jessica - most burlap smells horrible - how did you get rid of the smell? I love the curtains - they look great ! I am wanting to make some but just concerned that it would take forever before they didnt stink !!(Love your blog! Karen in Texas
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    • Karen... I sew alot with burlap (drapes, valances, pillows and table runners) and yep, Burlap is smelly at first but it dissipates rather quickly. Don't wash it!! You will make it super fuzzy and it softens too much and gets wrinkled. After you sew and hang them, spray with febreeze or any other room freshener. I use linen spray for my pillows and runners and the burlap smell usually goes away quickly. Even on panels that I've just hung with no spray, it goes away in a couple of days. :) Hope that helps!
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      • Hi, Thank you for this very easy DIY tutorial. I loved it so much I did y right away for my house. I used natural color burlap for my dinette and kitchen. It looks so cute! And then I did white for my living room. I love the "homey yet vintage" look the curtains give a room. I've had them up for about a week but I'm finding fuss all over...the floor, bookshelves, clothes. I think I'm even gettig allergies or at least irritation from the fussy residue of the curtains. Is this usually a problem? Can I do something to stop them from shedding this fussy residue? Will it kid of wear off after sometime of use? I didn't wash them, I did steam Iron the ones in my kitchen. I am devastated to think I might have to find another curtain alternative because these look so cute but my nose and throat are very itchy and I can't think what else it can be but the fuss that I've been finding.Any suggestions or ideas on what I can do?
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      • How do you clean them? I always wash my burlap before using it. I have two kitties and the fuzzy stuff that drops from it can get in their paws and really irritate them. I do all my burlap cutting outside if weather permits. I love the drapes!
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    • Thanks Karen!They only smelled a little for a couple days. I did spray them though with cold water (I pinned them with clothes pins to keep the crease look) so that may have helped get rid of the smell.
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    • I soaked mine in a gallon of vinegar then put water in the tub to just cover them then let them soak for a couple days moving them around a couple times. Then rinse I hung mine in the shower to rinse cause this stuff gets heavy when wet lol you could hang them outside and spray with the hose too but I made in January. Then let them hang to dry. Making sure to keep them as neat as possible the wrinkles made when they are wet are very hard to iron out. Then make curtain and hang. They will have a slight smell for bout a week but it goes away. I would not reccomend spraying any kind of air fressener on them. And yes they get darker as they are in the sun. Hope this helps
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  8. Love them. Our Michaels does not sell fabric by the yard... but guessing I can find at Hobby Lobby or even Wal Mart... and fuse web is my friend so looks like I might actually be able to make this happen!
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    • The Michael's near me doesn't have material either, so I went to Hobby Lobby. I bought some white burlap to make curtains for my bedroom. I got it for $2.79 a yard but got 40% off showing the code on my iPhone! I can't wait to get started! I'm going to just make the curtains today, but want to try doing that Sisal Roping project on your blog, That will add some texture to my room!
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  9. How timely. I just lost my job while my husband was in the middle of painting our dining room a whole new color. I had such dreams for my tiny little dining room! I desperately need new curtains and now I will give these a go. Right on my budget!One question - are they shedding much?Jenny
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  12. I LOVE THESE! I was thinking about going with some IKEA panels at $24/pair but I love burlap! The whole room is gorgeous!
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