Last Updated on December 28, 2015 by Kristi Linauer
What are two of my absolute favorite things? Draperies and wide horizontal stripes. Combine the two, and you’ve got a real showstopper in my opinion.
That’s why I couldn’t resist when I saw this drapery makeover from The Yellow Cape Cod.
Aren’t those gorgeous?! They started out very nice…but kind of plain compared to the “after”.
You might be surprised to learn that this transformation didn’t require any sewing! Nope, just some black twill fabric attached to the draperies with Heat ‘N Bond fusible tape, and some grosgrain ribbon to cover the raw edges.
Such a simple idea, with HUGE impact!
To see more before and after pictures of this amazing transformation, click here to visit The Yellow Cape Cod.
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January 18, 2011 at 6:25 pmWow, what a big impact, love them !
Teresa
January 18, 2011 at 6:35 pmI'm a long time lurker and window treatments are getting the best of me. The problem is that I have a 7'x6' dark brown aluminum window with colonial grid and would love a large scale colorful modern floral or geometric pattern but worry the grid and the drapes will be competing against each other.
The Yellow Cape Cod
January 18, 2011 at 11:55 pmKristi, Thank you for the flattering feature. I can't wait to take a look around your blog! Thanks again, Sarah @ The Yellow Cape Cod
Green Gracie Home
January 19, 2011 at 9:55 amtotally ingenious and so much easier than some of the tutorials for painting the stripes. that room is gorgeous
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
January 25, 2011 at 3:24 pmThese are really great. Something I recently did. These are amazing.
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
April 10, 2011 at 8:53 pmThese are really great. Something I recently did. These are amazing.
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
ma jian
October 14, 2011 at 8:33 amwa, how nice . I like it. wow gold: http://www.playerassist.com