Do you wake up feeling like you need a nap? This is the story of my life! Have you considered that while you sleep you might need complete darkness to get the deep sleep you need? I never considered this in the past. After the first night of putting my curtains up I felt completely rejuvenated! I literally can feel the difference in the amount of energy I have from day to day. This might sound like a sales pitch but I'm dead serious! I get a deeper sleep having complete darkness. I had NO idea and was not expecting that this result would come from curtains but I definitely want to tell everyone about it!
Curtains are expensive. It might be just me but the only ones I can find that I like even slightly are a fortune! Maybe I am cheap but I am not willing to spend $30+ per panel for curtains. Make your own curtains... in minutes!
Here's Mine:
My blinds are closed yet there is still ALL this light!
Curtains closed... it's night time in the middle of the day!
Yess!!!!!
What I Used:
"Blackout" Fabric (Can be found at any fabric store - I got mine at Hobby Lobby)
Measuring Tape
2 Twin Sized Bed Sheets (Found mine at Target)
2 Twin Sized Bed Sheets (Found mine at Target)
Iron & Ironing Board
Curtain rod & Clips (Found mine at Target)
Scissors
I measured my windows first and held up a twin sized sheet horizontally and it fit from top to bottom with extra on the sides so i went and bought a couple sheets of my choice (2 windows to cover for me) and some "blackout" fabric. Blackout fabric is the most important ingredient in this recipe!! I brought them home, ironed my sheets and folded the extra fabric on the sides over and made a seam with the iron. I cut the blackout fabric to match up to my sheet. I clipped the sheet and the blackout fabric behind onto my curtain rings and installed the curtain rod. Seriously with shopping and everything this project took 2 hours. If you would like to have 2 panels for your window (1 on each side) you can always cut your sheet in half and sew a seam too. I chose the easier route. I would definitely recommend getting a good sturdy curtain rod. The one I got is pretty crappy cause i went for the cheapest. Spending a couple extra bucks on the hardware will make a big difference.
Goodnight! ♥
1 comment:
i totally believe you! i randomly found "blackout" curtains on clearance at target for $6 each! a complete steal! before i had those i put cardboard in my windows for darkness! i love you idea of making your own and i had no idea you could buy blackout fabric! you're full of good ideas! thanks for sharing!
-nicole k.
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