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White Pillowcase Curtains Straight From The Package

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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!

I know this isn’t my usual kind of post but I thought this idea was genius, so had to share. I come up with a good idea here and there.

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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.

 

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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.

 

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I even think the hem at the bottom with the decorative open stitching is cute. You can find the pillowcases here…Better Homes and Gardens White Pillowcases. (Amazon affiliate link for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.).

So what do ya’ll think…dumb redneck idea ( I am from Arkansas)….or great diy?

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Kathy Owen
Creative (or crazy, take your pick) mind behind the blog Petticoat Junktion. Always looking for something old, rusty, blingy, or crusty. Everyday is a new adventure. Come along for the ride!
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Comments

    • 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!!!

  4. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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…

  14. 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!

  23. I love this idea. Sorry I’m not clever enough to think of things like this. I’m definitely doing this.

  24. 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!

  29. 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!

  30. I think it is brilliant, we have a short window in our bathrooms so I use hand towels to match our bath towels.

  33. Great idea. So simple. I have thought about sheets for curtains, but not pillowcases. I have used towels and washcloths.

  35. 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!!!!!

  36. 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 !

  38. 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!!!

  40. 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!

  42. I’ve used crisp cotton dish towels with clips for cafe length but never thought of pillow cases. Great idea! Will do this. Thanks!

  44. Super great idea! I will be doing this very soon maybe with some cases that have lace at the ends. Thanks for the idea!

  46. 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!

  48. I am thinking of something like this for my new Rustic Garden Shed, It just may work. What clips did yo use? Great idea

    • 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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!