Quick Fix Curtains

For quick and easy decorating, there are various ways to hang curtains without having to sew them...

With a little imagination and some simple connectors, you can turn any piece of fabric into an attractive window covering - without ever touching a needle.

The fabric should suit the style of your home. For greatest ease, choose something that already has finished edges, such as a vintage linen or printed sheet. Then pair it with the hook, clip, or grommet that best matches it.

Beautifully designed metal clips, like these add character; look for old clips at flea markets and antiques stores.

Even with buttons you don't need to sew: Thread fine wire through buttons to connect loops of grosgrain ribbon to fabric.

For inspiration, take a look at these well-connected examples.

Use iron-on fusing tape to create a channel wide enough for a rod or wood dowel to pass through.

Grommets, slipped over wall hooks, produce a simple, crisp window treatment.

Rayon cording tied through grommets gives a finished look; hide the knot behind the grommet

Team beaded loops, made from 24-gauge wire, with wall hooks. Poke a hole in the fabric with a straight pin and the wire will pass through easily.

  source: sunset publishing