Pillowcase Curtains. Quick and Inexpensive
I know this isn’t my usual kind of post but I thought this idea was genius, so had to share……pillowcase curtains straight out of the package. I come up with a good idea here and there.
Easy Pillowcase Curtains
This post is for those of you….like me…. who don’t have standard size windows in their home. That would be older homes like mine, that was built in 1965!
The window in our tiny master bath measures 36” high x 26” wide. Not a standard size. I purchased the Better Homes and Gardens king size pillowcases at Wal-Mart. I found some curtain clips from the thrift store in my workshop. If you don’t have any extra clips hanging around you can pick some up at any department store.
I attached the clips to the pillowcases and hung them on a rod. The size was just right. The rod is not a designer one for sure. Maybe I will pick up a heavier rod soon.
crisp white pillowcase curtains
I even think the hem at the bottom with the decorative open stitching is cute.
So what do ya’ll think…dumb redneck idea ( I am from Arkansas)….or great diy? Please leave a comment below….good….bad…indifferent….I read them all.
Candy Walsh
SO cute! Can’t believe how perfectly they fit! I wish I had a window in one of my bathrooms so I could do this”. I also live in Arkansas, will you have a set up at the Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market? I’ve never been before and I can’t wait! Hope to see you there!
Denise Wixson
I have used pillow cases and shams for many ideas. But have not thought of this one. How great.. I find wonderful old pillow cases and shams at second hand stores. I will be using your wonderful idea tomorrow. Thank you for sharing your Pillow Case idea.
Sean T Traynor
I am thinking of something like this for my new Rustic Garden Shed, It just may work. What clips did yo use? Great idea
Kathy Owen
They were inexpensive ones from Walmart or they may have been some I picked up at the thrift store. You can also buy fancy ones. A lot of it depends on the size of your rod.
Austin
Love this idea!!! Looks great but where did you get the clips from? Thanks!
Kathy Owen
Walmart or any discount or home decor store.
Calene
Great idea. Have used tea towels in the kitchen for a valance. I’m going to try using my grandmother’s hand embroidered pillowcases I’m in my 1930s home. Such a great idea and no cutting the pillowcases incase I want to use them after or get in trouble for using grandmother’s!
Lisa Amerson
I think it looks great! I love these kind of ideas!!
Joey
Super great idea! I will be doing this very soon maybe with some cases that have lace at the ends. Thanks for the idea!
sharon
awesome idea!!
Debbie
I’ve used crisp cotton dish towels with clips for cafe length but never thought of pillow cases. Great idea! Will do this. Thanks!
Jane
OMG! I am sooooo doing this!!! Thank you for the practical inspiration.
Kathy Owen
You’re welcome Jane!
Carolyn
This is so great! I just saw a similar idea using fabric napkins, but realized they’d be a little smaller than I need. These will be perfect! So excited, thank you!
Amy
Absolute genius! Great idea to use pillow case for window treatments!
Wanda
I own an old house built in the early 1900’s and I have had no curtain on my tiny bathroom window for months now but thanks to your brilliant idea my window shall not be “exposed” for much longer – THANK YOU!!!
Ronsara
I wish I’d thought of that – maybe my guest bath wouldn’t be so bare, will remedy immediately, thank you for the idea!
Lisa Livingston
Have been doing this for almost 35 years ! I have used sheets as well !
I love finding little used antique pillow cases , they r my favorite !
sharon
I used pillow shams to make a valance, I sewed them together and in the center I attached this stuff that has a string in the center that you can pull and it gathers up (sorry I know there is an official name for it) Looks great!!!!!
Clarisse
Thanks for a great idea for our son who is just starting out in his first apartment! Window treatments are sooo expensive.
Judy
Great idea. So simple. I have thought about sheets for curtains, but not pillowcases. I have used towels and washcloths.
Zaida
This is an ultra AWSOME idea, curtains are so costly now a days……I love your idea,
c adkins
I have an all white bathroom, which I love..gonna do this, thank you.
Denise
I think it is brilliant, we have a short window in our bathrooms so I use hand towels to match our bath towels.
Kathy Owen
Did you just say I was brilliant 🙂
Denise
Why yes I think I did.:)
Kathy Owen
haha. I’m glad you liked the project! I’ve also tried towels, shower curtains….this worked perfectly for the size of my window.
Ann
Such a great idea to use the clips! Sheets are terrific for decorating – I’ve been using them since 1980, especially in my sons rooms. So easy – & economical – to have Mickey Mouse, Star Wars, etc. on the walls & windows!
Dixie
My mom used to make bathroom curtains the same way except she used towels..
Andrea Burke
Got to hand it to you! Absolute GENIUS!!
Love them!
Amber
You totally just solved my curtain problems. Thank you!
bonniekay
Just what I need….a solution to my “odd” shaped bathroom window…THANKS!
Jan
Love it! Doing it! I’ve also “recovered” my outdoor chair pads with king size pillow cases. Perfect size, just take them out of the package and slip them on. Nice to change up the porch decor more often!
sandra
I love this idea. Sorry I’m not clever enough to think of things like this. I’m definitely doing this.
Lisa Langston
BRILLIANT Idea!! Wish I had thought of that!!!
Blondie
That is such a great idea.
Julie
Love, love , love this idea!! Thank you!!!
Meegan
Oh my! LOVE these pillowcases/curtains!! How creative are you!! Pinned!!
Sharon
I love the look! Clever use of pillow cases. Thanks for the inspiration.
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule
Love this idea! Shared it on Pinterest and on FB 🙂
Nancy
Lisa
Love this! Nothing like letting someone else do your sewing!
Inspire Me Heather
Your curtains look great – what a perfect solution!
Ronnie Rowley
Awesome idea!i have a sister in law who used twin bed sheets when her daughters were younger, to make comforters! She would put batting in between the two layers of sheets and sew them together, and then sew a pattern through both thicknesses so the wouldn’t bunch up whe washed!
Cathie
Fantastic idea! I can’t wait to try this!
Linda
Cute idea!
Where in Ark. are you from?
Kathy Owen
South of Pine Bluff, a little place called Griffith Springs!
Linda
love the idea….however the rod needs improvement…
Kathy Owen
yep, the rod does need improvement. It’s what was up there with the valance I was using. Thanks for the comment!
Toni
Adorable! My bathroom window is getting new curtains! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Sharon
it’s a great idea! thank you for the idea, i have an odd-size window in our guest bath & guess what i’m gonna do? yep go buy us a pair of pillowcases…
Marcee
Always a great idea. : ) Very practical.
For years I’ve been making “drapes” out of sheets. Patterns, solids …. any. Haven’t tried decorating with cases though. Would be wonderful for cafe curtains if those are fashionable today.
Linens are so pricey. One can always go to a discount store. Going to a new set of drapes for dining room w/pure linen (blush) (4) double-flats. They are going to be really pretty.
Elena @ `a casarella
Um, I actually think that is BRILLIANT!
–Elena
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Stacey
I think it’s great!!!!
Dawn
Great idea and they look perfect.
Kelly T
Great Idea!! If you needed a pop of color you could sew (or glue if like me, sewing challenged)some fun ball trim on the bottom or top.
Lynn Bennett
Perfect solution! Quick, easy, inexpensive and lovely!
pam clark
Looks great!! so fresh and simple
Cheryl
Kathy, that was a really cool DIY idea! You rocked it!
Pamela Baker
I think your idea is charming. I love it! We are building a new house and need window treatments and I am going to try this. Good for you!!!