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DIY Striped Outdoor Curtains

by Jennifer

Continuing with the DIY projects from my screened porch makeover, I’m talking today about the striped outdoor curtains I made to frame the seating area.

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I’m using the word “made” pretty loosely here. I purchased white outdoor curtains and added the stripes using black twill tape. I’ve loved the look of solid curtains with appliquéd stripes for a long time and this was a great way to get the look for less.

Here’s what you need.

  • white outdoor curtains
  • 1″ black twill tape
  • 1/2″ black twill tape
  • 5/8″ Ultra Hold Heat-n-Bond
  • 3/8″ Ultra Hold Heat-n-Bond
  • an iron

The process is very simple but a little tedious. The instructions on the Heat-n-Bond are really straightforward – you follow the time they suggest for setting the adhesive. First you unroll the Heat-n-Bond and lay it paper side up on top of the twill tape, then press with a hot iron to attach.

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Peel off the paper backing and position the twill tape adhesive side down on the curtain panel.

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Then iron the twill tape onto the curtain. Let it dry and the tape will be attached to the curtain panel.

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See, super simple.

But then there are the number of stripes, and that’s what makes it a little tedious. I wanted a graduated look, so I did two rows of 1″ tape right next to each other with 5/8″ Heat-n-Bond under each one to make the top, thickest stripe. Then a single row of the 1″ tape with 5/8″ Heat-n-Bond. And last a single row of the 1/2″ tape with 3/8″ Heat-n-Bond. For the curtains where the top and bottom would be visible I did the graduated stripes at the top and the bottom of the panels.

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Behind the sectional, I only applied stripes to the tops.

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I was on the fence about adding curtains to the porch but I’m so glad I did. They add softness and glamour and a certain bit of polish the porch didn’t have before. I also love the way they frame the seating area and really define that as its own little space within the porch.

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You can see more photos of the screened porch makeover with a full source list HERE and a tutorial for the painted colorblocked pillow I made for the space HERE.


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Comments

  1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

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    L-O-V-E!

  2. Claire Brody says

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    Your outdoor space is BEAUTIFUL!! If you want to invite me over I’ll be right there ;) Love it all!!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      I wish I could have a big group of blogger friends over to enjoy in person! How great would that be?! Thanks, Claire!

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Meet Jen

I'm a design and DIY lover, decorator, modern home-maker, foodie, fashion enthusiast, and jill-of-all-trades when it comes to home improvement. I'm slowly but surely adding classic-contemporary style to my early 90's colonial home one inch at a time and I'm taking you along for the ride.

It's often messy - there are usually project remnants and toys strewn about - but the making of a home isn't always tidy work and I love showing you how you can make and style and organize your way to a home and a life you love!

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