Elegant DIY living room curtain tie-backs
Elegant DIY Living Room Curtain Tie-Backs
Curtain tie-backs are a simple and stylish way to add a touch of personality to your living room. They can also help to keep your curtains open and out of the way, allowing more natural light to enter the room.
If you're looking for a way to upgrade your living room curtains, consider making your own DIY curtain tie-backs. This is a relatively simple project that can be completed in just a few hours. Plus, you can customize your tie-backs to match your décor and personal style.
Here are the materials you'll need to make your own DIY curtain tie-backs:
- 2 pieces of fabric (each 12 inches by 24 inches)
- 2 pieces of 1-inch-wide ribbon (each 12 inches long)
- 2 pieces of 1-inch-wide elastic (each 12 inches long)
- Needle and thread
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Instructions
- Cut the fabric pieces into 12-inch by 12-inch squares.
- Fold each square in half diagonally to create a triangle.
- Sew the two sides of the triangle together, leaving a 1-inch opening at the bottom.
- Turn the triangles right side out.
- Press the seams flat.
- Fold each triangle in half again, so that the right sides are facing each other.
- Sew the two sides of the triangle together, leaving a 1-inch opening at the top.
- Turn the triangles right side out.
- Press the seams flat.
- Insert the ribbon into the opening at the top of each triangle.
- Sew the opening closed.
- Fold the elastic in half and insert it into the opening at the bottom of each triangle.
- Sew the opening closed.
- Tie the ribbon around your curtains to create a tie-back.
Your DIY curtain tie-backs are now complete! You can customize them by using different fabrics, ribbons, and elastic. You can also add embellishments, such as beads or tassels.
Here are a few tips for making your DIY curtain tie-backs:
- Use fabrics that are lightweight and drape well.
- Choose ribbons that are the same width as your curtains.
- Make sure the elastic is long enough to fit around your curtains.
- Sew the seams with a tight stitch to prevent them from coming undone.
- Add embellishments to your tie-backs to make them more unique.
With a little bit of time and effort, you can easily create elegant DIY living room curtain tie-backs that will add a touch of style to your home.
