It's Coitains Ya Mugs

[Sierrajack]

Okay, one last dumb question(s). I can't sew, my wife can't sew, don't have a sewing machine and don't know anyone who sews. So, I am looking for some curtains and rods to fit my windows on the inside. The windows are the usual square 12" x 18" square aluminum type. Does Wally-World have anything close, maybe towels or something? How about rods and hangers that won't fall off down the road. Newspapers or aluminum foil taped to the windows really looks trashy and I don't want people watching me sleep or what ever it is I might do when the doors are shut......

[Miriam C.]

What you need is a trip to the fabric store. They make stuff you iron on to make the seams. Tell the clerk you need something "no sew". As for rods there are dozens of ideas. One is a spring rod. It is a long spring with two circles on each end. Another is a cafe rod with some modification so it won't go anywhere.

Have fun

PS---who sewed your patches and buttons on in the military? You can sew some kitchen towels together. Just hem the end in a loop.

[martha24]

I agree with what Auntie M says or another idea might be to get some cafe rods (they are put on the doors with screws), I had to cut mine down a little, get some towels... tea towels or dish towels aren't too heavy can be cute and add some rings at the top. The fabric store should have some little rings. Those might need some simple sewing with needle & thread. Probably could use some rings that you would normally use with paper (something that Staples or the like should carry) and have a little hinge and make a tiny hole in the towel as you push them throw it. The towel shouldn't be the exact size of the window anyway as there should be some gathers.
Martha

[Miriam C.]

Oh yeah! You can get clip on rings so all you have to do is squeeze.

[Endo]

I used towels. I just bought a grommet kit and install 3 grommets along the top edge. I screwed in 3 L shaped hooks to the door and attached the "curtain".

Here is a pic:

[Juneaudave]

I used towels. I just bought a grommet kit and install 3 grommets along the top edge. I screwed in 3 L shaped hooks to the door and attached the "curtain".

Brad...I really like that!!! Nice idea!!!!

[Endo]

I used towels. I just bought a grommet kit and install 3 grommets along the top edge. I screwed in 3 L shaped hooks to the door and attached the "curtain".

Brad...I really like that!!! Nice idea!!!!

Thanks.

The L shaped hooks really come in handy. Not only do they hold the curtain in place but I usually hang my keys from one and hang my hat on another.

[doug hodder]

SJ....it might be an idea to check out the local fabric store...they typically have cards from local people that will do custom work...I know I do in my shop, that way you get some really nice looking fabric for whatever theme you want...or contact the local sewing guild and ask if they know of anyone that might be able to help...just an idea...Doug

[Laredo]

No sew:

a package of split-ring keyrings (they come in about 4 for $1 at Walmart) -- the rings need to be big enough to fit over your curtain rod, but they shouldn't be huge
matching pillowcases (get queen size if you can find ones you like, so you can have some "gather" in your curtains).

Lay pillowcase flat, with deep hem (cuff) end away from you.
In corners nearest you, carefully measure 1/2 the diameter of your split ring down from the top edge, and slip a ring through each corner. Repeat with 2nd pillowcase.

(It's the shower-curtain-ring principle)

[Sierrajack]

Wow, thanks everyone, now I'm getting ideas.
Miriam, in answer to your question about who sewed on my military patches? My first wife was a professional seamstress, owned a craft and fabric store. She was a whiz!!

[Sonetpro]

We bought a bed in the bag for our bedding. It came with pillow shams that matched the comforter that we were not going to use.
One slit one each side and a rod through it and we had instant curtains.

[Ira]

In the title of this thread, is Jack making fun of my accent?

How did he KNOW!?

[Sierrajack]

Got 'er fingered out... A little material, Stitch-Witchery and cafe rods - perfecto.
Yes Ira, had you figured out from the get go - an escapee from Brooklyn. I guess I been watchin' too many Bowery Boys movies

[SmokeyBob]

No sewing, plane and simple.
Hand towel and hangers from Walmart. Dow rod and velcro from Lowes. Gluded half of velcro to rod and other half to towel. I just role the towel on the rod if I need to raise the curtain.

[MrBuzz]

Hello SJ;
Pick out some material for the curtains and I'll have someone sew them up. I got people who do that kind of thing for me. Actually my mother is making a set for my TD.
MrBuzz