Easy to Make Window Scarves
The window scarf is the easiest window treatment you can make because most styles of window scarves require very little sewing. Window scarves are a good choice for rooms where you want a lot of light because they leave most of the window uncovered. Window scarves are also easy to hang and easy to take down whenever you're ready for a change in decor.
Choose Your Own Scarf Fabric
Window scarves are best when a lightweight fabric is used. Don't buy heavy drapery fabric because it won't give you the desired look. Fabrics that are too heavy won't allow for the gathering or folding of the fabric. Purchase satin, lace, organdy or other fabric that is light and airy. The fabric should be one that will flow freely in the breeze.
Measure the window across and also how long you would like the scarf to hang down the sides. Add those numbers together and set aside for a moment. Decide how many swags you would like. This number depends on the size of the window. For an average sized window, three swags is standard. Allow 20 inches for each swag. Add that number to the measurements you made for the length and the width of the window. This is how much fabric you need to buy. For example, if your length and width measured 75 inches and you want three swags, add 60 inches to your final measurement to make total of 135 inches of fabric needed.
Hem all the edges of the fabric. Drape the fabric over a fancy curtain rod. Arrange the swags until you have the desired look.
Vintage Fabrics
Scour antique stores and vintage shops. Many times you can find large pieces of fabric that would be attractive for a window scarf. Sometimes you can even find old window scarves already made. This type of fabric might cost you a little bit more, but you won't have to do any sewing or other preparation before hanging the scarf. Or repurpose other items--use an antique lace dresser scarf or some embroidered vintage hankies draped over a curtain rod to serve as a window scarf.
Use a Sheet
Sheets are easy to hang as window scarves. Buy satin or other lightweight sheets. Look for patterns that don't necessarily look like they belong on a bed. If you want, trim the wide hemmed end of the sheet and re-hem to make it look even less like a sheet.
By:Radoneil
Choose Your Own Scarf Fabric
Window scarves are best when a lightweight fabric is used. Don't buy heavy drapery fabric because it won't give you the desired look. Fabrics that are too heavy won't allow for the gathering or folding of the fabric. Purchase satin, lace, organdy or other fabric that is light and airy. The fabric should be one that will flow freely in the breeze.
Measure the window across and also how long you would like the scarf to hang down the sides. Add those numbers together and set aside for a moment. Decide how many swags you would like. This number depends on the size of the window. For an average sized window, three swags is standard. Allow 20 inches for each swag. Add that number to the measurements you made for the length and the width of the window. This is how much fabric you need to buy. For example, if your length and width measured 75 inches and you want three swags, add 60 inches to your final measurement to make total of 135 inches of fabric needed.
Hem all the edges of the fabric. Drape the fabric over a fancy curtain rod. Arrange the swags until you have the desired look.
Vintage Fabrics
Scour antique stores and vintage shops. Many times you can find large pieces of fabric that would be attractive for a window scarf. Sometimes you can even find old window scarves already made. This type of fabric might cost you a little bit more, but you won't have to do any sewing or other preparation before hanging the scarf. Or repurpose other items--use an antique lace dresser scarf or some embroidered vintage hankies draped over a curtain rod to serve as a window scarf.
Use a Sheet
Sheets are easy to hang as window scarves. Buy satin or other lightweight sheets. Look for patterns that don't necessarily look like they belong on a bed. If you want, trim the wide hemmed end of the sheet and re-hem to make it look even less like a sheet.
By:Radoneil
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