27 Easy DIY Curtains That Will Look Stylish in Every Space

If you're looking for a quick update that makes a big impact on any space, consider making some DIY curtains. You'll find a wide collection of easy-to-make curtains here, including some that are no-sew and others that require simple sewing. Whichever one you choose, you could have some new curtains hanging on your window by the end of the day.

If you want to take it further, consider making a DIY curtain rod, especially if you have hard-to-fit windows. These along with your new DIY curtains will refresh any room, giving you a whole new look that you'll love.

Simple Lined Curtain Panels

If you don't mind some simple sewing, you can make these lined curtain panels like Erin Evolving did for her cottage-style home. These use decorator fabric, giving them the look of store-bought curtains. Lining fabric is used to give the room more privacy.

No-Sew Cafe Curtains

Cafe curtains can be the perfect solution for kitchen curtains, they're short curtains that give you some privacy while still letting in a good amount of light. Chloe Rey has a tutorial for some no-sew cafe curtains that use kitchen tea towels which only takes an afternoon to make.

Back Tab Curtain Panels

Back tab curtains, or hidden tab curtains, have small strips of fabric on the back of the curtain panels that a curtain rod can be fed through. Dans le Lakehouse shows you how to get this sleek look that's also easy on the wallet.

Bed Sheet Lined Curtains

Keep your DIY curtains affordable by using a queen-sized flat sheet as the lining. Porch and Peony has done this, selecting a pretty drapery fabric to go over the lining. You'll only need to sew some basic hems to get this same look.

Ombre Dyed Curtains

Add some color to simple white drapes by using dye to create an ombre effect that goes all the way from the top to the bottom of the curtains. At Home With Ashley shows you how to tackle this fun project that truly customizes your curtains.

Drop Cloth Curtains

Nadine Stay has used affordable drop cloths to make her DIY curtains. There's a video available that takes you through the whole process. No one will believe this curtain fabric came from the home improvement aisle.

Easy No Sew Curtains

A Beautiful Mess has a quick tutorial on how to make some no-sew curtains for your window. Fabric tape is used so you don't have to get anywhere near a sewing machine. You can put these anywhere but they make especially pretty bathroom curtains.

Rolled Fabric Shade

If you're looking for a window covering that's similar to a curtain, consider adding a shade. This rolled fabric shade from Melissa at The Inspired Room is perfect for a smaller space. This one is no-sew and uses jute rope to roll it up, giving it a rustic touch.

Block Print Drapery

Home Theology started with some IKEA curtain panels as linings and added homemade block-printed fabric to give them a unique look. They add a ton of color and style to the room, making it feel brand new.

Green Trim Curtains

Bless'er House came up with a way to get the expensive look of a trimmed curtain without the high price tag. The existing trim is cut off and then fabric tape holds together the curtain with the new trim. It's an updated look that can be changed out easily whenever you want.

Stamped Curtains

This DIY curtain project is very easy and will take you no time to make. Over at A Beautiful Mess, you'll find out how to quickly sew up some curtain panels and then use some fabric paint to add chic dots. It's an easy technique that you can change up to make it your own.

Vinyl Checkered Curtains

Cuckoo 4 Design has a DIY curtain project that's unique. These black-and-white checkered curtains start out white and then black heat transfer tape is used to make the black squares. A cardboard template makes it easy to get everything lined up.

Euro Pleat Curtains

Dans le Lakehouse has another DIY curtain tutorial and this one looks so sophisticated. It starts with making a plain white curtain but with a little sewing, pleats are added to the top. It adds a beautiful wave to the top making it perfect for a bedroom curtain.

Stenciled Curtains

Shine Your Light has made a set of curtains that uses a stencil and some paint to customize it. It's made with a simple drop cloth, and the stenciled design elevates the whole look.

Farmhouse-Style Custom Lined Curtains

Blackout curtains can be expensive but Making It In the Mountains shows you how to make them yourself, saving you a lot of money. The lining is sewn inside the hems of the outer curtain, providing privacy without being seen.

Faux Roman Shade

Here's a DIY curtain solution for when you want the look of a window dressing but don't require it to be functional. Brynne Delerson from The Gathered Home shows you how to use wooden strips and tension rods to create this faux Roman shade.

Pinch Pleat Drapes

Stefana Silber has a no-sew method that will get you pinched pleat drapes. You start out with a store-bought curtain and then use some tape and pins to make pleats at the top of the drape. The result is a full-looking DIY curtain that looks great in any room.

Lined Curtain Panels

This project shows you how to take curtain panels and tape them together to make lined curtain panels. Dimples and Tangles has all the details to make it and finish it off neatly and securely.

Trim Tape Curtains

The Turquoise Home shows you how to update some curtains with trim tape. The tape is added to the inner edge of the curtains to give it a custom look. There are just six simple steps you need to follow, and sewing isn't one of them.

Cafe Curtain

Erin Francois at Francois et Moi has a DIY curtain project for you that makes a cafe curtain in no time. It's an easy no-sew project that you'll be able to hang up in just a few hours. There's a video included to help you along the way.

Eyelet Curtains

Eyelet curtains are very popular and Craving Some Creativity shows you how to add some grommets to a pre-existing curtain so you can have some too. The grommets look stylish and make it easy to hang from the curtain rod.

Tie Top Curtains

Casey Freeberg at Home & Hallow has made some adorable DIY curtains that feature ties at the top, which are secured to the curtain rod. You'll just need to pick up an extra matching curtain and use it to make the matching ties.

Buffalo Check Curtains

Our Crafty Mom loves the look of buffalo check and this DIY curtain uses fabric from the craft store to make them. The ties that run from bottom to top create a window valance that can go on a window where privacy isn't a concern.

Decorative Drop Cloth Curtains

Michaeala Diane Designs takes drop cloth curtains to the next level by adding a ruffle at the top. It creates the perfect farmhouse-style window coverings that will go great in a public room like the living room. This is an inexpensive way to make curtains that don't require any sewing.

Floor-Length Curtains

Make your own floor-length curtains in this DIY by Delia Creates. These do require a lot of fabric and you'll need to have a little bit of sewing experience to make them. However, the result is some beautiful curtains that pool on the floor for a stylish look.

Fringe Trimmed White Curtains

Add some fun to your curtains with this tutorial from Love, Maegan which shows you how to add fringe to the inside edges. You'll need to be familiar with some basic hand-sewing stitches to add the trim.

Floral Blocked Curtains

Pick up some pre-made curtains and add a pop of color with these DIY curtains from Kaleidoscope Living. They look sewn, but it's just iron-on hem tape that's used to add the accent fabric.

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