The previous owners had a small, metal blind over it. The problem was that the blind was stained, warped and apparently chewed on by their horse of a dog.
I hated it.
Months ago, without thinking it through, Eric took it down and threw it away.
Easy enough ... except the glass block isn't that thick ... practically transparent. The afternoon sun shines through and makes the bathroom 10 degrees warmer and VERY BRIGHT. If I don't get ready by noon, I can forget it because looking at yourself in the mirror is like trying to put on makeup on the beach with no sunglasses.
We priced a new blind and cried. $200 for a custom fit.
So, we lived with the window uncovered for way too long until I finally decided to face my fears and try a no-sew window treatment.
By the way, I really wish I could sew!!! I signed up for a sewing class years ago with some co-workers. Right before the class, one of them asked me if I had a sewing machine. I said, "No, what do I need that for?"
I'm hopeless. Never went to the class.
But, I can handle some liquid stitch. I have looked at so many blogs over the years and vowed to try window treatments, but never have. I finally took the plunge.
I found some fabric on the clearance rack that would work (I actually wanted a different (more fun) fabric, but there wasn't enough of it.) Eric went back to H*obby Lobby and found this stripe fabric and sent me a text with the picture. When I found out the price, I loved it. (Funny how that happens).
I wanted my treatment to look like a roman shade, but it didn't need to work. So, I used this method by Richella. Richella's blog is Imparting Grace - love her blog!)
I used liquid stitch to 'hem' all the sides .... then 'glued' the ends together.
It definitely serves the purpose of blocking the sun, but not completely covering the window.
The whole process took less than an hour. Now, I'm inspired to do more. I'm going to make some panels for my bonus room this weekend.
Who needs a sewing machine, right?
7 comments:
I'm thoroughly impressed....
Awesome! I love it. You're right, who needs a sewing machine!
Hope your Easter was blessed!
That looks great!! It makes me re-think all my window treatments around my place. I love how it looks so professional and you didn't even sew a stitch. Way to save $much$ $moola$ !
A-MA-ZING!!!! I'm convinced you can do just about anything given a little thought and time:)
I love it! I have a window just like that in our hallway bathroom but you are right, the sun blares in our window in the mornings when we are getting ready. I will definitely have to look into! Very impressive!
OH my goodness! I love it, Deidre! Using 3 tension rods???...Brilliant!
Deidre, your shade look AWESOME! I'm thrilled that I inspired you--that makes me so very, very happy.
The way you spaced the folds of your shade really does make it look like a Roman shade that mostly down--perfect for when you want to cover most of a window. And the striped fabric is great. You did a great job!
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