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August 1, 2014 by: Ashley Greenwood

No Sew Kitchen Curtains from Tablecloths

No Sew Kitchen Curtains from tablecloths was the easy solution to add pattern and color to our large bay window!

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There is a large bay kitchen in our kitchen floods the room with light. It provides a wonderful view of the backyard and all my little people as they dig holes to China. 😉 It is also the perfect place to add another layer of pattern and color to our kitchen update.

Before I begin this tutorial for No Sew Kitchen Curtains I’ve got to let everyone know that I am not a sewer. Or a very good measurer for that matter. But I can steam a mean fusible tape hem like nobody’s business.

So keep an open mind as you read through this post and hopefully you will be inspired to make curtains for your home!

No-Sew Curtain Panels by 3 Little Greenwoods

How to Make No Sew Kitchen Curtains ~ Supplies

  • two 60″ x 84″ floral tablecloths*
  • Stitch Witchery*
  • iron
  • measuring tape

As usual, Target was the inspiration for the whole project. This Threshold tablecloth has a lovely floral and leaves pattern that ties in all the colors of the kitchen. Plus there’s a touch of red which is my favorite color.

Fabulous No-Sew Curtains from a Tablecloth by 3 Little Greenwoods

How to Make No Sew Curtains ~ Instructions

Gather all your supplies. Honey’s level and our yard stick work great as a tape measure. 😉

Fabulous No-Sew Curtains from a Tablecloth by 3 Little Greenwoods

Curtains gracefully puddling on the floor didn’t sound like a grand idea for my all the time sometimes messy kitchen. I wanted the curtain panels to fall below the bottom on the windows but not near the floor so I began the process by trimming 10″ off the longest side leaving me with a 60″ x 74″ rectangle.

Fabulous No-Sew Curtains from a Tablecloth by 3 Little Greenwoods

Next the large 60″x74″ rectangle was cut into three 20″x74″ panels.  Each cut edge was hemmed with fusible tape. I tried to make the hem width the same as the original tablecloths hem so it was about one inch wide.

Fabulous No-Sew Curtains from a Tablecloth by 3 Little Greenwoods

The final and fourth 60″x74″ panel was cut from the second table cloth. Don’t worry about the leftovers, I’ve got great plans for that!

Since red is my favorite color I couldn’t resist adding a 12″x20″ rectangle of chevron to the top the No Sew Curtains Kitchen Curtains. The two pieces are not joined together but simply held in place by a clip curtain ring.

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Comments

  1. 1

    MomInMusicCity says

    August 1, 2014 at 9:32 am

    Ashley, your curtains are very cute. I love that you used a table cloth and probably saved a ton of money. Great job. Your hutch is beautiful too. — Sabine

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 2, 2014 at 9:20 pm

      I did save a ton of money “sewing” my own kitchen curtains! So happy you love my hutch too. It took me forever to find that piece!
      ~ Ashley

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  2. 3

    Shirley Wood says

    August 1, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    Your curtains turned out beautiful. I love this easy tutorial. I need to replace curtains in several rooms in my house. I’m off to shop for tablecloths!
    Stopping by from Pretty Pintastic.

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 2, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      Oh that makes me so happy that you like the tutorial! Doing things is easy, explaining them to others is the hard part.
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  3. 5

    Deonna at the Child at Heart blog says

    August 1, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    Cute! So cheerful…I love those prints together 🙂

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 2, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Thanks, Deonna! The red chevron makes me happy.
      ~ Ashley

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    Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says

    August 1, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    I LOVE these so much! The chevron with the floral! And you made them with a tablecloth…that is a gal after my heart! LOVE IT!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 2, 2014 at 9:17 pm

      Heather, you are the best with your awesome encouragement! Love you bunches!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG says

    August 1, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    They look lovely! I, too, am NOT a sew-er – I love using tablecloths as curtains panels! They make a colorful addition to your kitchen!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 2, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      So good to find another non-sewer! Thanks for the bloggy love!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  6. 11

    Lindsay Eidahl says

    August 1, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    I need new curtains in our kitchen. I can’t sew to save my life, but this inspired me to think outside of the box and try some of that iron stitch stuff. Hmmmmmm, now you have me thinking.

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 2, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      Sewing machines scare me! Stitch Witchery is the way to go!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  7. 13

    Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor says

    August 1, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    I love your kitchen panels and that they are made from a tablecloth. The window view is gorgeous and I love love love your kitchen table and chairs!! It all looks perfect together! 🙂

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 2, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      Tablecloths are the way to go! Lots of colorful fabric for not a lot of money. That’s so funny that you love the kitchen table! My children have done their best to destroy the top of it with markers, paint, and butter knives.

      Thanks so much for the bloggy love!

      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  8. 15

    Alli says

    August 2, 2014 at 8:09 am

    Red is my favorite color, too and I love your no-sew curtains. I received a sewing machine last Christmas and I’ve yet to learn how to thread the bobbin!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 2, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      Girl ~ sewing machines scare the bejesus out of me! My grandmother tried to teach me how to use one 20 years ago and I’ve been scarred for life. 😉

      ~ Ashley

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  9. 17

    Kimberlee Anderson says

    August 2, 2014 at 11:07 am

    Gorgeous. What a great idea.

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    • 18

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 2, 2014 at 8:34 pm

      Aw, thanks so much for the sweet comment! I love how the kitchen curtains add pattern to the room.
      ~ Ashley

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  10. 19

    Val says

    August 2, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    What a perfect print for your kitchen Ashley. The pretty pattern enhances the beautiful view out your window.
    The whole room is lovely!

    Val

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 2, 2014 at 8:33 pm

      Thank so much, Val. I love the print too!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  11. 21

    Cindy@DIYbeautify says

    August 2, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    SO pretty Ashley! Your kitchen is really coming together into a cohesive room. Love the colors you’ve chosen!

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    • 22

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 2, 2014 at 8:32 pm

      Thanks so much, Sweet Lady! For a long time I was afraid of curtains but not any more. Watch out Master Bedroom! I’m coming for you next! 😉
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  12. 23

    Lyndsay @ The Happy Chateau says

    August 4, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Awesome job! I love how these turned out. I have a very similar window in my kitchen and should definitely do something similar. Where did you get the curtain rod you used?

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 4, 2014 at 10:58 am

      I MADE the curtain rod! It was awesomely easy and I’ll be sharing how to on the blog very soon!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  13. 25

    Mandy Hank says

    August 5, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    Love the curtains Ashley and love even more that they weren’t curtains 🙂 My bed runner on our master is a table cloth- shhhh don’t tell 🙂

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    • 26

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 6, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      Oh! A bed runner made from curtains! Now that’s a fantastic and inexpensive way to add some pattern.
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  14. 27

    fabulosa says

    August 6, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    What a beautiful curtains, love them, and the blue chandelier amazing!!

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    • 28

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 7, 2014 at 8:47 am

      Oh! I’m so excited that you love my curtains and the navy chandy! I’m a color girl, can’t you tell? 😉
      ~ Ashley

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    JaneEllen says

    August 6, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    I absolutely love your curtain panels. So smart and so thrifty. love to find table cloths on sale to use for whatever I need them to be. Glad you found what you wanted at Target. Haven’t looked there for sale tablecloths but sure will now if I can find anything as pretty as what you found. The red/white chevron valances really set off panels perfectly, thank heavens for those curtain clips huh? Love them.
    As I type I’m looking at curtain panels I made when we bought our home (8 yrs. ago) for our mudroom window. We have blinds and a shade on it also as in summer the heat pours in that window (facing due west) so both blinds and shade are closed and even curtain panels to keep it cooler in this room. Love making curtains with table cloths as there is less hemming. I have sewing machine but when it’s on vacation I use the stitch witchery stuff myself. I used two tablecloths as I wanted panels to be full.They’re white back ground with stripes of red/blue/yellow. Just had to make rod pockets. Get tired of them once in while but always go back to them after time. Think they might need a bath.
    Think next time we’re at Target and Walmart need to look for sale tablecloths. Love how happy and cheerful your curtains look. Your dining set is very nice. Enjoy what’s left of summer days

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    • 30

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 7, 2014 at 8:44 am

      Thanks so much for the sweet bloggy love! So happy you love my kitchen curtains.
      ~ Ashley

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    Cathy @ Our Mini Family says

    August 7, 2014 at 10:14 am

    Love these curtains!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 8, 2014 at 8:58 am

      Thanks so much, Cathy! The red chevron makes me so happy!
      ~ Ashley

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    normaleverydaylife says

    August 7, 2014 at 11:43 am

    The curtains look great! I like the pattern. I’m not a seamstress either, so no-sew would be the way for me to go, too! #Be.You.Tiful

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    • 34

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 8, 2014 at 8:57 am

      Sewing machines scare me! I’m a hot glue and stitch witchery girl all the way. 😉

      LOVE Be.You.Tiful! Thanks for hosting!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  18. 35

    linda says

    August 8, 2014 at 8:48 am

    I like these curtains! The combination of prints makes them! Love stitch witchery, a great procuct for sure. Have a happy day! linda

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    • 36

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 8, 2014 at 9:00 am

      Hey Linda!

      I’m so excited you love the kitchen curtains. The red chevron makes me smile every time and stitch witchery is my favorite!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Amy | Canary Street Crafts says

    August 8, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    These are great! I love that you mixed chevron with the floral, they look fantastic together! And I REALLY love that they’re no sew and made out of a table cloth!!

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    • 38

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 10, 2014 at 10:26 pm

      Yay! I’m so excited that you love my kitchen curtains. 😉
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  20. 39

    Chinita says

    August 9, 2014 at 9:07 am

    Hi. I love the curtains. Great job and great fabric colors. Can you please tell me where you got the rods? I need some like these in a bedroom.
    Thank you,

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    • 40

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 10, 2014 at 10:21 pm

      Thanks so much for the sweet comments about my kitchen curtains. I’ll be sharing the DIY kitchen curtain rod soon!
      ~ Ashley

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  21. 41

    Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says

    August 12, 2014 at 9:28 am

    These are just beautiful! I love the 2 patterns together! Thanks so much for linking up at the Project Parade:)

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  22. 42

    Emily says

    August 13, 2014 at 11:46 am

    These are gorgeous! I love the bright colors and patterns of them. Thank you for linking up at Friday Favorites!

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    • 43

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 16, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks, Emily! I love the two patterns together.
      ~ Ashley

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  23. 44

    LAURA says

    August 13, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    Ashley- I love this! This is a Friday Favorites feature!!!! Thank you for always supporting my party! Did you use a program for the diagram you included? And, how do you get these fun #’s on your comment count! Love this!!! laura

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    • 45

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 16, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      Wahoo! Thanks so much for the feature, Sweet Friend!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  24. 46

    Made From Pinterest says

    August 13, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    This is genius! I never would have thought to use tablecloths for curtains! It opens up a whole slew of possibilities.

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 16, 2014 at 7:36 pm

      I know! Just think of all the things we can make from tablecloths! 😉
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Michelle James says

    August 14, 2014 at 10:56 am

    I absolutely love, love these curtains! I have a shabby chic tablecloth that I bought from Target & am going to try to duplicate these. What a great idea!

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    • 49

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 16, 2014 at 7:32 pm

      Tablecloths are the best {and cheapest} for making curtains! So excited you like my kitchen curtains. 🙂
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Teri @ The Freshman Cook says

    August 15, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    I love your curtains and your kitchen! Thanks for sharing them at the Celebrate It Blog Party! We are live for this week, and I would love if you would stop by and link up again! http://bit.ly/1AiFR9u

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    • 51

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 16, 2014 at 7:23 pm

      YAY! So excited you like my kitchen curtains. Thanks for the fun party!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  27. 52

    Lauren @ Mom Home Guide says

    August 29, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    Your curtain panels are gorgeous! I would love to make these for my kitchen! Thanks for the tutorial. I am pinning this!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 30, 2014 at 2:47 pm

      Wahoo! Thanks so much for the pin love!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply

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