Curtains are fabulous classroom tools.
They hide clutter.
They soften hard edges.
They are easily cleaned.
They are cheap and easy to make.
And did I mention, they hide clutter
(or activities that are not currently available).
I had a cute little curtain (that luckily, I had brought home to wash over the summer) that hid a shelf full ofboring very important teacher books.
But it was a bit too cute. And it did not work with my beautiful new rug.
It was time for a new curtain.
Since I am on strike, all projects have to be on the super-cheap. That meant no trips to the fabric store to find the perfect shade of the perfect colour.
It meant a trip to the thrift shop to see what the Universe would provide. Two pillowcases in an acceptably neutral and warm colour for $1.50 worked for me.
First job was to rip the seams. That was the part that I did on the picket line. That was the part that I forgot to take picture of. You will just have to trust me that I sat on the side of the road with my seam ripper and a couple of pillow cases.
Seams ripped. I had two bits of fabric this size.
A bit of ironing ...
and a bit of sewing (I joined the two pieces of fabric together and made a casing at the top for the curtain rod to go through) ...
For $1.50 and a bit of time, I have an up cycled pillowcase-curtain that looks good with my new rug.
Hopefully both will be in the classroom soon. (We will be voting on a tentative deal.)
This is another of my
They hide clutter.
They soften hard edges.
They are easily cleaned.
They are cheap and easy to make.
And did I mention, they hide clutter
(or activities that are not currently available).
I had a cute little curtain (that luckily, I had brought home to wash over the summer) that hid a shelf full of
But it was a bit too cute. And it did not work with my beautiful new rug.
It was time for a new curtain.
Since I am on strike, all projects have to be on the super-cheap. That meant no trips to the fabric store to find the perfect shade of the perfect colour.
It meant a trip to the thrift shop to see what the Universe would provide. Two pillowcases in an acceptably neutral and warm colour for $1.50 worked for me.
First job was to rip the seams. That was the part that I did on the picket line. That was the part that I forgot to take picture of. You will just have to trust me that I sat on the side of the road with my seam ripper and a couple of pillow cases.
Seams ripped. I had two bits of fabric this size.
and a bit of sewing (I joined the two pieces of fabric together and made a casing at the top for the curtain rod to go through) ...
For $1.50 and a bit of time, I have an up cycled pillowcase-curtain that looks good with my new rug.
This is another of my
ps. We are back in the classroom now - first day with kids tomorrow - yipee!
Here are the curtain and the rug in their intended habitat.
On strike or not, what a great way to reuse materials. Thursday is looming on us.... I am undecided on my vote.
ReplyDeleteThere is a satisfaction from creating something for almost nothing. Thrift shops are wonderful.
DeleteYou are so thrifty! Love it. Yet another idea I may have to steal. So glad I know you:). BTW I think we have the same sewing machine!
ReplyDeleteSweet of you to say thrifty rather than cheap!!
DeleteMy sewing machine was a gift in 1987. I guess still having it is also either thrifty or cheap!
Very creative & I love that it hides clutter! Thx for linking this up at the Thoughtful Spot!
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