Tuesday, March 8, 2011

50's Style Cafe Curtain ~ homemade version

I've been wanting to replace the curtain over my kitchen sink for several months now. It's actually just a piece of pink chiffon fabric draped over a tension curtain rod. I wasn't sure what I wanted to hang up in its place though.

Then I saw the perfect pink and red 50's cafe curtain at an antique mall a couple of weeks ago. Perfect in every way except the length, too long, and the price, $38! So, I came up with a plan.

I got sweet hubby to design a scallop pattern for the top of the curtain.  We make a great team; if he can design it, I can make it. I bought pink and red paisley, vintage-looking fabric at Hobby Lobby along with a package of plastic cafe curtain rings. Using an old white sheet for the lining, I made it just like the one in the antique mall.  Except the price of mine was only $12.


And, TA-DA! It absolutely brightens up and cheers up the whole room! It puts a smile on my face when I walk into the kitchen every morning to make my coffee.


Thanks for stopping by!  Your visits and comments make me as happy as my little curtain does.
~Sherry~




Post linked to: Not Just a Housewife, We Did it Wednesday, Show and Tell Friday, Frugal Friday, Made By You Monday, More the Merrier

9 comments:

  1. What a wonderful curtain! Geez I wish I had your talent!

    Hugs,
    Jacalyn

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  2. Hi there,

    I just found your blog and have loved reading it. I can tell you are a very happy person. Your cafe curtain is as cute as can be.

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  3. It's crazy what they charge for little bit of cloth. Your curtains look wonderful!

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  4. Oh so cute and thrifty! Love the fabric, it makes me smile along with you!! hugs, Linda

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  5. Hi Sherry,

    I love paisley to begin with so the color and paisley is just wonderful. Great design and great sewing! :0)

    Hope you are having a wonderful week.

    Hugs,
    stephanie ♥

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  6. Just great! Made me smile too :)

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  7. Sherry, I love the fabric. They look so nice!

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  8. My sister and I are always kidding but serious when we talk about needing a wife. At this point I think I need a wife just like you. You always have the neatest ideas and soft special touches to make a room bright and cheery. You know I love you and you brighten my day! Hi from Nances Creek!

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  9. Those are so bright and cheerful. I'm a new follower. Hope to see you at DIY Home Sweet Home on Monday for More The Merrier Mondays Link Party.

    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com

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I'm so happy you're leaving me a comment! ~ Sherry