Effortless DIY Drop Cloth Window Treatments

Hello creative friends! A few years ago, I decided that my living room windows (one of the things I love about our home) were a tad bit boring. When we moved into our home15 years ago, I loved how the natural light flowed into our open-concept space, and I didn’t want to hang curtains to block that natural light source. So, I opted for vertical blinds because we did need the privacy. Hello, there neighbor! But it lacked in the “homey feeling department.” The windows needed a softness without blocking that beautiful view of my back yard. So, I decided to try this idea in my head called a DIY drop cloth window treatment, and I’m so glad I did. I’ve had many requests to blog about how I did them, so I’m sharing it with you today.

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Effortless DIY Drop Cloth Window Treatments

Gather Your Supplies

• drop cloths 6ft X 9ft (these are my favorite brand)
• scissors
• sewing machine or No-Sew iron-on hemming tape (the choice is yours)
• cast iron towel rings

*The windows in my living room are 3ft x 6ft for your reference.

STEP 1: Cutting The Drop Cloth

Yes, there is a bit of work that goes into creating these panels. Just a bit. To get started, you’ll need to cut the 6X9 drop cloth into two pieces lengthwise. That means you split them right down the center. What you will have after cutting are two 3X9 pieces of drop cloth.

STEP 2: Hemming The Drop Cloth Window Panels

Now, you can do 1 out of 2 things.

1. You can choose to hem the side panels (raw edges) or you can opt to use a no-sew iron-on hemming tape.

2. Or you can do it the old fashioned way and use the traditional sewing method. I chose to sew the sides of the panels. I didn’t want to miss out on showing you my new sewing machine. It probably does more than I am capable of, but it will get used.

STEP 3: How To Drape Your DIY Drop Cloth Window Panels

Using your hand, gather the drop cloth panel to make large pleats before pulling them through the hanger. Next, pull the drop cloth panel through the hanger leaving large pleats at the fold. This will allow the DIY drop cloth window treatments to hang nicely. Now, you’re ready to hang your DIY drop cloth window treatments. You’ll want to make some minor adjustments once they are in place, but don’t let that “they have to be perfect” stand in your way. These drop cloth window treatments are meant to be organic and natural-looking. Mine are NOT all the same.

Drop Cloth Window Treatments That Don’t Block Light

I love the simplicity of this design around my windows instead of the usual curtains. It softens the wall without blocking all that beautiful light.

Bonus! They’re animal friendly. When the pups get them dirty, I pop them in the washer, and they’re good as new.

Did you like this DIY project? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and don’t forget to SHARE this on your favorite social media and Pinterest.

Until the next project… xo, Do

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