How to Make Scarf Curtains

Scarves make the perfect winter accessory, keeping your neck warm and stylish in the colder months. However, they are often neglected in spring and summer. Put those scarves to use by getting them out of your closet and onto your windows as colorful curtains. This project requires no sewing and can easily be changed to stay in keeping with your home décor.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Many, many scarves Safety pins Curtain rod

1. Measure the length of the window you want to cover to determine how many scarves you will need. You may need to purchase more scarves so that your curtain will fit the design scheme you want.

2. Gather up all of your scarves. Select the colors and designs you want to use for your curtains. Because this is a no-sew project, you can use scarves that you want to wear again, without fear of ruining them.

3. Select the scarves that are the right length to cover your window. If a scarf is too short, consider tying on another scarf to one end to add extra length. If a scarf is too long, you can cut and add a finishing hem to keep the ends looking clean.

4. Arrange your scarves in your desired order. You may want to follow a certain color pattern or print scheme---the choice is yours.

5. Loosely tie your scarves to the proper curtain rod for your window. A simple square knot works fine, but feel free to double knot for extra stability. Fasten each scarf to the adjacent scarf with a safety pin so that your curtains can be drawn easily.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider purchasing scarves at thrift stores. They are usually inexpensive and can come in a variety of colors and sizes.
• Avoid tying your scarves so tight that they can't move easily along the curtain rod.