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    Home » Life » White Pillowcase Curtains Straight From The Package

    White Pillowcase Curtains Straight From The Package

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    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.
    white pillowcase curtains straight from the package hang with metal curtain clips Petticoat Junktion graphic

    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!

    bhg pillowcases

    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.

    pillowcase-curtains-diy

    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.

    white pillowcase curtains straight from the package hang with metal curtain clips Petticoat Junktion

    crisp white pillowcase curtains

    I even think the hem at the bottom with the decorative open stitching is cute.

    Another easy and fun project that can be implemented in so many ways is how to use fun adhesive drawer liner.....but not in your drawers. If you liked this post see how I updated my kitchen cabinets just by using adhesive drawer liner! 

    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.

     Thanks for stopping by and have a great week! Kathy

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    Comments

    1. Candy Walsh

      September 15, 2015 at 8:56 pm

      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!

      Reply
    2. Denise Wixson

      September 06, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Karen Bob

        January 12, 2023 at 11:07 pm

        I’m copying this idea. Love it! Great job!

    3. Sean T Traynor

      August 31, 2015 at 4:47 pm

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

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      • Kathy Owen

        August 31, 2015 at 5:18 pm

        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.

    4. Austin

      August 01, 2015 at 7:07 am

      Love this idea!!! Looks great but where did you get the clips from? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        August 01, 2015 at 10:10 am

        Walmart or any discount or home decor store.

    5. Calene

      July 12, 2015 at 1:54 pm

      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!

      Reply
    6. Lisa Amerson

      July 12, 2015 at 9:06 am

      I think it looks great! I love these kind of ideas!!

      Reply
    7. Joey

      July 09, 2015 at 8:50 pm

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

      Reply
    8. sharon

      July 07, 2015 at 9:10 am

      awesome idea!!

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    9. Debbie

      June 24, 2015 at 9:26 am

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

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    10. Jane

      May 26, 2015 at 6:32 pm

      OMG! I am sooooo doing this!!! Thank you for the practical inspiration.

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        May 26, 2015 at 7:10 pm

        You're welcome Jane!

    11. Carolyn

      January 16, 2015 at 10:09 am

      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!

      Reply
    12. Amy

      January 04, 2015 at 7:23 am

      Absolute genius! Great idea to use pillow case for window treatments!

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    13. Wanda

      November 05, 2014 at 10:58 am

      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!!!

      Reply
    14. Ronsara

      October 20, 2014 at 2:27 pm

      I wish I'd thought of that - maybe my guest bath wouldn't be so bare, will remedy immediately, thank you for the idea!

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    15. Lisa Livingston

      September 10, 2014 at 8:30 am

      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 !

      Reply
    16. sharon

      September 09, 2014 at 9:53 pm

      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!!!!!

      Reply
    17. Clarisse

      August 31, 2014 at 5:50 am

      Thanks for a great idea for our son who is just starting out in his first apartment! Window treatments are sooo expensive.

      Reply
    18. Judy

      August 21, 2014 at 3:03 pm

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

      Reply
    19. Zaida

      August 05, 2014 at 11:53 am

      This is an ultra AWSOME idea, curtains are so costly now a days......I love your idea,

      Reply
    20. c adkins

      August 01, 2014 at 8:00 am

      I have an all white bathroom, which I love..gonna do this, thank you.

      Reply
    21. Denise

      July 14, 2014 at 11:44 am

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

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      • Kathy Owen

        July 14, 2014 at 8:11 pm

        Did you just say I was brilliant 🙂

      • Denise

        July 14, 2014 at 8:41 pm

        Why yes I think I did.:)

      • Kathy Owen

        July 14, 2014 at 9:12 pm

        haha. I'm glad you liked the project! I've also tried towels, shower curtains....this worked perfectly for the size of my window.

    22. Ann

      July 09, 2014 at 5:38 pm

      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!

      Reply
    23. Dixie

      May 11, 2014 at 8:04 am

      My mom used to make bathroom curtains the same way except she used towels..

      Reply
    24. Andrea Burke

      April 29, 2014 at 9:04 pm

      Got to hand it to you! Absolute GENIUS!!

      Love them!

      Reply
    25. Amber

      April 21, 2014 at 11:14 pm

      You totally just solved my curtain problems. Thank you!

      Reply
    26. bonniekay

      April 21, 2014 at 10:05 am

      Just what I need....a solution to my "odd" shaped bathroom window...THANKS!

      Reply
    27. Jan

      April 10, 2014 at 11:18 am

      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!

      Reply
    28. sandra

      February 28, 2014 at 4:04 pm

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

      Reply
    29. Lisa Langston

      September 04, 2013 at 3:49 am

      BRILLIANT Idea!! Wish I had thought of that!!!

      Reply
    30. Blondie

      June 24, 2013 at 4:02 pm

      That is such a great idea.

      Reply
    31. Julie

      June 23, 2013 at 9:43 am

      Love, love , love this idea!! Thank you!!!

      Reply
    32. Meegan

      June 21, 2013 at 3:38 pm

      Oh my! LOVE these pillowcases/curtains!! How creative are you!! Pinned!!

      Reply
    33. Sharon

      June 20, 2013 at 8:55 pm

      I love the look! Clever use of pillow cases. Thanks for the inspiration.

      Reply
    34. Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule

      June 20, 2013 at 5:08 pm

      Love this idea! Shared it on Pinterest and on FB 🙂

      Nancy

      Reply
    35. Lisa

      June 19, 2013 at 12:06 am

      Love this! Nothing like letting someone else do your sewing!

      Reply
    36. Inspire Me Heather

      June 18, 2013 at 9:12 am

      Your curtains look great - what a perfect solution!

      Reply
    37. Ronnie Rowley

      June 18, 2013 at 8:05 am

      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!

      Reply
    38. Cathie

      June 17, 2013 at 9:00 pm

      Fantastic idea! I can't wait to try this!

      Reply
    39. Linda

      June 17, 2013 at 7:11 pm

      Cute idea!
      Where in Ark. are you from?

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        June 17, 2013 at 11:16 pm

        South of Pine Bluff, a little place called Griffith Springs!

    40. Linda

      June 17, 2013 at 6:29 pm

      love the idea....however the rod needs improvement...

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        June 17, 2013 at 11:17 pm

        yep, the rod does need improvement. It's what was up there with the valance I was using. Thanks for the comment!

    41. Toni

      June 17, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      Adorable! My bathroom window is getting new curtains! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

      Reply
    42. Sharon

      June 17, 2013 at 3:25 pm

      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...

      Reply
    43. Marcee

      June 17, 2013 at 2:16 pm

      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.

      Reply
    44. Elena @ `a casarella

      June 17, 2013 at 2:13 pm

      Um, I actually think that is BRILLIANT!
      --Elena
      acasarella.net

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    45. Stacey

      June 17, 2013 at 11:57 am

      I think it's great!!!!

      Reply
    46. Dawn

      June 17, 2013 at 9:35 am

      Great idea and they look perfect.

      Reply
    47. Kelly T

      June 17, 2013 at 9:08 am

      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.

      Reply
    48. Lynn Bennett

      June 17, 2013 at 8:36 am

      Perfect solution! Quick, easy, inexpensive and lovely!

      Reply
    49. pam clark

      June 17, 2013 at 7:54 am

      Looks great!! so fresh and simple

      Reply
    50. Cheryl

      June 17, 2013 at 7:14 am

      Kathy, that was a really cool DIY idea! You rocked it!

      Reply
      • Pamela Baker

        January 29, 2015 at 1:26 am

        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!!!

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