DIY Outdoor Curtains
I took the plunge and made outdoor curtains for our pool cabana. This was my first time ever making curtains. After making a slipcover for my sofa bed , I felt confident that curtains would be an easier project, and I was right! Overall the covered portion of the deck works great. Except in the late afternoon when the sun shines directly onto the deck. There's very little shade at this point, so I wanted curtains to block the sun as needed. For our previous gazebo I puchased outdoor curtains, but the fabric never lasted more than one season. Plus I needed a customized size, so making my own was my best option. Curtains will provide relief from the hot summer sun. I followed a free step-by-step tutorial that I found at the Online Fabric Store (no affiliation). I liked that they included a detailed written tutorial as well as a video. They also carry affordable fabric selections. My first step was to determine my finished measurements, plan my fabric layout, and calculate the yarda...
