So I put up an ugly shade....and it is plain and ugly....it does nothing for the window... but the sun shines brightly through the window and the neighbors don't need to see me jumping out of the shower each morning (trust me, they don't!):
So I bought some sheer fabric and cut 5 long panels:
I stitched them together and sewed shirring tape over each seam:
I stitched a rod pocket on the top and hemmed the bottom. I pulled all the strings of the shirring tape, to gather each panel:
And what a difference this quick and easy balloon treatment made in this bathroom:
I can keep the shade up during the day and no one can peek in. And now I will be able to open the window in the nice weather as well as pull the
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and this is my first time joining Tutorial Tuesday at Hope Studios
This is so pretty! You made it look so simple too but don't know...I have a tendency to sew crooked! That is why I only sew for the grands...it's free for my daughter's! Ha! Be blessed .cindy
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful~!! I just love that window treatment.
ReplyDeleteI love it !
ReplyDeleteVery awesome! You did a fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Hi Patti!
ReplyDeleteLovely--you sure can sew! So pretty!
love, kelee at www.katillacshack.com
Beautiful! I love it. Its fancy and so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant solution!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! I could incorporate this idea in several spots. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletesooooo pretty! What a great job you did! ..and a wonderful tutorial, too. I hopped over from Cottage Instincts. Please accept my invitation to drop in at my place one day this week when you get a moment. I have become a follower and hope you'll do the same. until later...
ReplyDeleteYou did a nice job! Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeletevery pretty shade. I like the elegance of it.
ReplyDeleteGreat solution! You really have a pretty view from your home.
ReplyDeleteThis is really smart, Patti! You took a problem situation and came up with a solution that's both practical AND pretty. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty solution to an ugly problem :) This would be a great addition to my Tutorial Tuesday party tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteOH I love that! I have a very similar bathroom and I'm in need of something on the window. Love that. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteOMG You clever girl!! Just beautiful and so romantic. Way to go!
ReplyDelete*hugs*deb
that looks great! it is the perfect fix for the situation. :) thanks for entering my giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love those! I had no idea that shirring tape existed! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Patti! What a nice soft touch for over your tub area as well!
ReplyDeletePatti,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project. You do make it look too easy! The balloon shade looks wonderful in your bathroom
Jane
What a smart and pretty idea! Hugs, Cindy S
ReplyDeleteOhhh this looks easy enough.. and so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWell aren't you smart? What a great idea and thank you for showing us how to do it.
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