How To: Chevron Curtains for the lazy girl

By Mandie On January 31, 2012 · 18 Comments

I love the look of Chevron curtains, but I couldn’t find an affordable pair in a color that I liked, so I decided to make my own. I had several sets of Ikea Lenda Curtains {white long panels for $19.99/pair} and a pair of light grey Woolrich curtains from Target {no longer available- but buying fabric would be cheaper anyway}. No-Heat No-Sew Fabric Glue is $3.49 per bottle and I buy it from Hobby Lobby in the Fabric Department.

White Ikea Panel, Grey Panel & No Sew Glue

I can’t sew, and I prefer instant gratification- so mine aren’t perfect, but I love ‘em anyway. I’m a visual learner, so I took pictures step-by-step to recreate this look- but I used a sheet of notebook paper as the white panel and a piece of grey fabric the same size. {So, use a curtain panel and a piece of fabric that is the same width as your curtain panel.}

Start by folding your grey curtain panel vertically in an accordian style- keeping each fold the same size.

{Whoops- see my imperfect folding?} oh well!

Once you’ve folded the grey panel accordian style, you’ll want to iron both edges to set the folds. I used my hair flat iron because it was easier than hunting for our big iron that I have not seen or used in many moons. Can I get an amen? ;0)

Cut each end at an angle to the corner

Cut both ends at an agle to the corner and throw them away.

Cut the rest of the folded curtain panel into pieces that are the same width. Throw away those end pieces on the bottom. You can use a ruler to measure and mark off your pieces, or eyeball it. I always eyeball everything, but most of my best friends are OCD and the thought of eyeballing anything makes them sweat. {Ahhh hem! Lisa & Amy}

: My Chevron Stripes are 12 inches wide.

Unfold each grey stripe and lay them out onto your white curtain panel. Move them around- adjusting the white space between each stripe until it looks even. (or measure, if you must) You will have leftover stripes- in this case, I had 3 extras.

Once you have the stripes where you like them- with an equal amount of white between each- take off each stripe one at a time and line it with glue like this on the back and lay it back in place on the white panel.

Gently press the stripe into place on the white panel and working from the middle out remove any air bubbles or creases in the fabric. Use a damp washcloth to remove any excess glue that seeps out from under the edges.

Let your new Chevron Curtains dry for about 3 hours and then hang them and enjoy! The No-Sew glue is permanent, washable in cold water, and can be dry cleaned.

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18 comments on “How To: Chevron Curtains for the lazy girl”

Heidi @ Decor & More on January 31, 2012 at 5:39 pm said:

Awesome! Great look– I’m a no-sew girl, so I’ll be pinning this post!

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Kathleen @ a bunch of craft on February 4, 2012 at 12:40 am said:

Wow, that’s a cool way to do a tutorial! Small scale! Great idea, and really pretty curtains!

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Audra McIntyre on February 8, 2012 at 8:38 pm said:

I lied in bed thinking about these curtains last night. As soon as I finish my chalk board window and mason jar shelf, this will be my next project! Thanks for sharing!

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denise lancaster on February 23, 2012 at 4:39 pm said:

how wide was the grey strip after you folded it?

i’m guessing 8-10 inches?

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- Mandie on February 23, 2012 at 4:43 pm said:
  
  My stripes are 12 inches tall. :0)
  
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KayKay on April 29, 2012 at 9:55 pm said:

Awesome idea! I’m for sure going to do this. I think I might try to add gray ribbon trim to the strips. I can’t wait to try this!!

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BKeezy on July 19, 2012 at 3:40 pm said:

Did the strips of (gray) fabric fray on the edges?

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Kimberly on August 1, 2012 at 1:18 pm said:

ok, so great curtains, but I’d like to know about the spoon art on the wall! I love it! Did you make or buy it?!?

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- Mandie on August 5, 2012 at 9:20 am said:
  
  Thanks! I made it- I covered an old canvas in hymnal pages and then glued on my vintage spoon collection. :0)
  
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kimmy on August 8, 2012 at 11:06 am said:

loooooove this! i have a question: has the grey fabric frayed on the edges at all? any suggestions for how to prevent that? i am totally going to steal your idea, thank you for sharing!

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Janelle on October 8, 2012 at 9:27 am said:

I was looking at chevron curtain images & came across this. I just want to tell you that I LOVE your idea!! I will definetly be referring back to this when its time to replace our living room & bedroom curtains when our new furniture arrives & I can be certain of my colors…I just know that I want chevron. Thank you so much for the step by step also! Cant wait to explore the rest of your blog.

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Christina @ Floridays Mom on October 23, 2012 at 10:06 am said:

Okay, now these are amazing! We’re all so in love with these super expensive fabulous curtains and now you’ve figured out a way to do with them without sewing on a budget. LOVE IT! Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous! I’ll be for sure using this idea in one of my future rooms! Only question I wanted to ask, did you have any fraying with the fabric, that is the only thing I wondered about. Yours seem to look great, but just curious. Thanks again!

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mayra on November 9, 2012 at 5:25 pm said:

hi love this idea……..has anyone tried to make these……i just went looking for the gray fabric and its about 9.99 a yard……….how many yards did you use per gray panel??? looking to make these this weekend. thanks

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michelle on February 18, 2013 at 9:29 pm said:

Any other ideas as to where else I could get the no-heat no-sew fabric glue? There isn’t a hobby lobby anywhere near my location. I looked it up online and couldn’t find it anywhere.

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- Mandie on February 24, 2013 at 9:36 am said:
  
  Do you have a fabric store in your town? It’s normally sold where fabrics are sold.
  
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Angela Shaw on April 11, 2013 at 12:54 pm said:

Love it- quick question. Where did you get your “half” curtain rods? Thanks!

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- Mandie on April 17, 2013 at 9:29 pm said:
  
  They are actually banisters (like from a staircase) that have been cut in half to have a flat back and nailed to the wall.
  
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Peter on April 12, 2013 at 4:17 pm said:

Holy! You make it seem so simple. I’m sure it requires a steady hand and some level of craftiness. Not sure I’m ready to try this or not but good to know that it can be made at home. Maybe for the kids rooms… hmm… thanks!

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