DIY: Half-Window Curtains

I know sewing isn't for everyone, but in the winter months I become especially handy with the sewing machine my parents bought me a few years ago. It's not super fancy, but it does the job and allows me to get crafty with fabric from time to time. 

This Spring I decided to make curtains for our downstairs guest bathroom to keep any guests in our back yard from seeing what goes on when the bathroom door is closed. Amazon was my saving grace and lent one yard of this fun feather fabric to our feathery bathroom. You can buy it here.

I cut the fabric in half and sewed all four of the edges to create a finished look. The sides were about .5" and the top of the curtains were made a little wider at 1.5", so that the tension rod could go through. Yes, I used a tension rod since these were half window curtains. They are $3-$4 at Lowes and are no fuss for those who don't want to break out the drill and screws. 

Here is the finished panel. While pinning and sewing, I compared the panels from time to time to be sure they were identical to avoid one panel becoming a different size than the other. I may be OCD in some respects, but when I sew, draw and cut, I always eye it.

And here you have it! This wall art is from Target and made a nice accent with the feathers in the curtains. It was actually my inspiration for this project. It was purchased in store and is not available online, but would be very easy to recreate with nails and string of your own!

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Cara