The word “no-sew” makes my ears perk up and my heart beat a bit faster! And when the word is referring to window treatments, well then, let’s just say you have my full attention! I do know how to sew, but I don’t own a sewing machine. I’ve shared a Few Ways to Fake Window Treatments in the past, but today I am so excited to share with you THE EASIEST NO-SEW WINDOW TREATMENTS EVER!
I’m putting the finishing touches on my office makeover, which I’ll share with you next week (click here to see the preview). This makeover involves a new paint color, new furniture, furniture makeovers, new rug, and of course, new window treatments. For the no sew window treatments, I will be using inexpensive cloth napkins, in two different prints from the Threshold collection at Target. I purchased 4 packs of napkins, each pack contained 4 (20″ x 20″) napkins.
I’m all about spending less without sacrificing beautiful appearance and functionality. If you have ever shopped for window hardware then you know how expensive it can be. Therefore, I chose to keep my PVC curtain rod and simply add the napkins to it.
To make these Cloth Napkin Window Treatments I recommend using an odd number of napkins. Visually, you want a point to be in the center of your window. Be sure to iron your napkins first and make sure they are free of any wrinkles.
Step 1) Start at the out sides and lay one patterned napkin over the rod.
Step 2) Add a different coordinating patterned napkin over the top of the outer napkins. Adjust evenly.
Step 3) Lay the center napkin over the rod, making sure the point is in the exact center of the window. Adjust accordingly.
That’s all there is to it!
I covered two sets of windows in the room and used a total of 10 napkins. This only cost me less than $40! Not bad at all in my opinion! I used the extra napkins to make pillow covers. (I’ll post that tutorial in a few days.)
I love the new fresh and modern vibe the room has now and I especially love the easiest no-sew window treatments ever! Give them a try!
Happy No-Sewing!
KIM
Love it!! I might have to look into those napkins. They would be perfect for my living room.
Absolutely LOVE the color combination (it is one of my favorites) and the fabric choices! Can’t wait for the pillow tutorial!
What a great idea! It looks beautiful. Do you just leave them or do you somehow tack them together? Just thinking of dusting.
Hi Myrna!
Thanks so much!!! I haven’t tacked mine but I was thinking that a simple straight pin right at the bottom point would be super easy to do and might look a bit more tailored 😉 . I’ve noticed that the cloth napkins actually stick rather nicely to each other and do not move too easily. Which is great!
I would like to know where you bought the napkins because I love thoses colors,Just re did my kitchen and that’s the color of my walls and also I just put up my blinds..
Hi Dena! They are all from Target, part of their Threshold collection. I wish I had bought more for my table too!
I love this! Simple, pretty and versatile. Pinned it!
Thank you Lila!
Love the colors and simplicity! I will definitely have to try this out!
Thanks KC! They are easy-peasy and inexpensive.
This is so precious! I’ve been a fan of no-sew options for years! Your patterns and colors are beautiful.
I’m freakin’ out a little bit. This is going to be the most gorgeous and calm office ever! This should be in BHG!
Best window treatment EVER!!!! I love this Kim xo
That’s awesome! I’ve done a similar window treatment using scarves, and knotting them. Super easy!
Great idea, Kim! I’m a no sew kinda girl!
What a super idea for a window treatment! I have been looking for some way to make a window treatment for our sunroom but have come up blank since having it painted last summer. Still have the mini blinds up. What type of palm is that and is it real or faux? I love how you put the molding between wall and window. It really dresses that area up. Looking at the photo, it looks like you added a board on top for a shelf? I’ve been wanting to create a tropical look and am having a brain freeze doing it. A niece was here from Arizona yesterday and she suggested with the color, she’d make the sunroom have a beacy look. Might be easier to create then the tropical look but they are so similar..I might play with her idea and do some researching online for decor..
Hi Betty!
Thanks for the kind comment! The plant is a Majesty Palm. We picked it up at Home Depot this year.
New to Sand and Sisal. I am enjoying looking at your projects. I love these no sew curtains. What is the paint color? Everything looks so fresh
Thank you Sharon! The paint color is Baize Green by Sherwin Williams.
What size cloth napkins do you use? I have found 12×12 and 20X20?
This is such an awesome idea 🙂
Thanks Lynn! They are 20×20″.
I’ve done this before, and another way to attach the points is use Velcro dots. I love your color and pattern combo! My preference would be to drop the rod just a bit to cover the very top of the window frame and blinds, though. I don’t think where those two meet should be left exposed by a window treatment.
Oh, wow, this is so pretty and easy to do – windows will become so attractive in no time! And it’s very cost effective too, so this is just great. Must try!
Holy Toledo! I love you. You have provided an answer to my question: What am I going to do in my condo for window treatment? Actually, I don’t have windows in any of the rooms. “What? you say. “No windows?? Yes, every room has sliding doors. Right now, every door/window is covered with vertical blinds and the blinds run from ceiling to floor. And then I saw/read your blog. I cannot wait to start looking for napkins I’ll love. Thank you so much for this affordable, no-sew, incredibly clever window treatment. You’ve made my Monday . . .
Yay! So glad I could help! Best of luck to you Kay!
Love this BUT what did you use to keep the napkins on the PVC rod~ Glue or ????? I didn’t see what you use to keep the napkins on the rod?
Hi Sharon, the napkins are simply folded over the rod. 😉
I did this in my laundry room using vintage white handkerchiefs that had either white embroidery and/or white lace embellishments.
Sounds beautiful Amy!
In my bedroom, I had sheers. I used vintage hankerchifts in this same manner. Looks really pretty.
Hi Sandy! Vintage hankies would be beautiful! Great minds think alike! 😉
Have a wonderful week!
OMG! I feel like I found a goldmine! I’m new to pinterest and now see what I have been missing. Not only did you save me money and time….you helped me finish 6 windows that have been waiting on my sewing machine energy to re-emerge….the last 3 years!!!! The room looks great now!!
Yay! That’s wonderful to hear Terry! I’m happy this little window treatment trick was able to help you out.
I have a large bow window ( 5 – 22″ windows) do u think this gamey on a bow window