Sew simple

That was the difficulty level of the project to add these curtains to the side window in the breakfast room.

Back when I sewed the panels for the picture window, I purposely purchased extra fabric thinking I may use it for recovering seat cushions or some other project in the kitchen area.  Or maybe somewhere in another part of the house- I like the fabric that much.

But, I soon realized that even though I don't really need privacy in the breakfast room (dining in the nude is fairly uncommon around here), I wanted something to soften the harsh lines of the side window.

And, figured a simple cafe curtain hung using ring clips was just what I had in mind:  casual and simple.

Seriously guys, even if the last thing you sewed was the dinosaur pillow in 6th grade, you can sew a simple panel.  I promise.  And, if you can sew a simple panel, that means you can make long panels, valances, or cafe curtains by simply changing your dimensions.

 

Now I have come a ways with my sewing skills, which are still super basic, but I now even do the double fold thingy on hems, and I pay extra attention to making my hems substantial.  I feel like it makes the finished product look more professional.  (Notice I said more professional.  Haha.)

 And, if I ever do decide to dine in the buff, I can pull them shut.

 

But, I suspect most of the time, it'll look like this.

And, I love the way it all ties together.  Another one of those 'what took me so long?' projects.  :)

xo,

Emily