privacy please – simple fabric curtain

I’ve been on a sewing kick lately and trying to be productive. My craft room closet is pretty organized but there is no way to close it to cover up the crafting stash when we have company over. I ripped out the door when we moved in because I hated the door and wanted easy access to the space. More importantly, I share my craft closet with the kitties – their litter boxes are hidden in there since it is out of the way. While we have “pretty” Booda Dome litter boxes they are not really design elements.

As you can see, the door frame was never patched up from when I removed the door. Pure laziness. Every time I looked at it, I cringed but apparently not enough to make myself to  patch it. A little paintable wood putty, a light sanding and a nice coat of paint resulted in a much nicer finish.

Even though I share the craft room with the hubbby since he has his messy desk in there, its really my room. I get to call all the shots which is fun. Very fun. The room is painted a lovely shade of turquoise called Antiguan Sky from Benjamin Moore. I’ve decorated with white, dark wood and dark gray furnishings. I wanted something light and fun for the curtain when I came across this perfect fabric at Joann’s. It was on sale when I bought it too!

Via Joann Fabrics

I bought a cheapy curtain rod from Target and installed it on the inside of the closet door. I got these these curtain clips in a brushed nickel so I wouldn’t have to worry about hemming the top area to allow for the curtain rod to fit through it.

Via Target

Via Target

All you really need to do it sew a hem around all the sides. Easy enough sewing job, right? It really is. Cutting the fabric down to size was definitely the tricky part since I wasn’t quite sure how to do it for such a long piece. The trick is to fold the fabric along the straight edge and then cut using a rotary cutter through the various folded layers.

I’m a total novice with the sewing machine so step by step tutorials will not happen but the end result is not too shabby. This is the inside view.

I stitched on a little ribbon in a coordinating color to tie it all up when I want it open and I have a pretty cover up for my craft stash and litter boxes. Best part is, the cats can still slip in right underneath when I have it closed too so it isn’t bad when we have company over.

For closet doors in rooms like this are you on “Team Keep the Doors” or “Team Make a Curtain”?

This shot also includes a sneak peak of my craft room. I’ve done a lot of work on it in the past few weeks and I can’t wait to reveal it after I finish up this weekend. 

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