How To Make Outdoor Curtains For A Pergola

These diy patio curtains from drop cloths may be exactly what you need to add a bit of shade to your outdoor space.

How to make outdoor curtains for a pergola. Our back patio faces west and even though it s covered the relentless texas sun bakes our patio between the hours of 2 and 7 pm. Cut a small x with fabric scissors at each mark and follow the directions on your grommet kit to place a grommet at each spot. Choose fabric that is fade and mildew resistant and manufactured for outdoor use. I ve seen outdoor polyester curtains with grommets available on the internet for as little as 39 a panel but these drapes are not mold water or fade resistant need to be replaced often and don t offer much in the way of uv protection.

I m so glad that you love them as much as i do and if you make them. As promised i m back today to show you how we hung our outdoor curtains with a really inexpensive solution for a diy outdoor curtain rod. Yesterday i shared the tutorial on how i saved our weathered and worn wood patio set and today i m showing you guys how i whipped up some big ol curtains for our pergola without sewing a stitch. As promised i m back today to show you how we hung our outdoor curtains with a really inexpensive solution for a diy outdoor curtain rod.

However the pergola needed a finishing touch to make it feel complete something to soften all the hard lines and edges. That s how the outdoor curtains were brought into the plan. I decided to use a serge and a bead rolled to finish outdoor curtains for pergola but if you do not have access to a serge just repeat the process hem the same you did for the upper lower hem on the side as well just cut down each pleat hem from 1 to 1 2 so that the sides do not look. Curtain rods made for outdoor use can also be installed on a wall ceiling or inside mount.

Step by step tutorial to make an outdoor curtain rod that won t rust. We did the deck projects on an ultra low budget and one of the easiest most inexpensive parts of the. Spring patio week continues. Step by step tutorial to make an outdoor curtain rod that won t rust.

A couple of years ago we build this diy pergola and it is hands down the centerpiece and pride and joy of our backyard. You ll be hanging your curtains in each of the corners of your pergola so decide how far out you want your curtains to hang. A variety of outdoor pergola curtains are available for a wide price range. I posted how i made these outdoor curtains for less than 10 and the response from all of you was overwhelming.

Once your hem is pressed and enter your weight you can sew the seam closed with a sewing machine. I posted how i made these outdoor curtains for less than 10 and the response from all of you was overwhelming.