I saw this little window frame with a planter at a craft fair and it was love at first sight!
I’ve often been cursed with windowless classrooms over the years and this seems like the next best {and cutest!} thing to having a real window in my dramatic play center.
Of course, no window is complete without curtains so I set out in search of the cheapest no-sew alternative I could find.
DIY No Sew Pillowcase Curtain Tutorial
I came across these pillowcases for $5 at Wal-Mart and since they come in sets of two that made them only $2.50 each!
Next, I did what I do best, I Googled “No Sew Pillowcase Curtains” and came across this great idea from Sunshine Blossoms {now defunct}. Sunshine paints her pillowcases but that’s way too Martha for me!
I’m ashamed to even call this a “tutorial” because when you see how easy it is you will laugh. I don’t have a crafty bone in my body so if I can do this then anybody can do it!
Materials Needed
Here’s what you will need:
- Cheap curtain rod from big box store {I think it was about $1}
- One package of $5 pillow cases- color or design of your choice
- Ribbon
- Fake flowers of your choice
- Florist foam
- Scissors
- Construction paper
How to Make Pillowcase Curtains
Directions
- Start by making two small cuts a few inches from the top of the pillowcase – the end that is sewn shut, one cut on the left and one on the right. The hole should just be big enough for the curtain rod to slide through.
- Attach your curtain rod to the wall or use Command Hooks.
- Use your ribbon to tie back the curtains.
- Put your florist foam into the planter and insert the fake flowers
I also inserted a piece of light blue construction paper behind the frame to mimic the sky.
