No-sew Window Treatments

Fabric glue is an absolutely wonderful invention. It can change the entire decor of the house. Let's start with window treatments.

The key to great no-sew window treatments is to begin with base products and use embellishments to give them life and make them unique. These are treatments that can be put together in a afternoon and hanging on the windows by evening.

~Roman Ribbons~

Begin with a clean, pressed Roman shade. Collect several ribbons of complimentary colors and a variety of widths.

The ribbons should be placed on the edge of the shade. It presents a clean and crisp approach to window treatments.

Lay out the shade on a flat surface. Using high quality fabric glue, attach the ribbons on the outside edges one layer at a time. Be sure to leave a two inch tail at the bottom so the ribbon can be folded and glued on the underside. This gives the treatment a finished and professional look.

~Tabbed - Top Curtains~

White tabbed-top curtains offer another excellent base. Textured ribbons like velvet or lace offer a more three dimensional look to a window treatment.

Again, begin the project with a clean set of tabbed-top white curtains. Make sure they are pressed as well. Make bows from velvet or corduroy to cover each of the hanging tabs. Attach with the fabric glue.

Using matching ribbons make full length stripes on the outside and inside edges of each panel. Attach with fabric glue. Leave the two inch tail so ribbon can be glued to the underside for a finished appearance.

Or for a different look do horizontal lines at the top and bottom.

~Giant Rick Rack~

This is an underused and fabulous embellishment. Glue it on. Criss- cross it. Glue buttons to it. Bring fun back to the house.

~Buttons~
Fabric glue and buttons are all you need to make really creative and catchy window treatments. Make spirals or cloud bursts.

~Rolling Shades~

These are inexpensive and a great option for the kids rooms. Get some acrylic paints and let them paint their favorite design. Flowers, hands, balls, whatever they love. Use bright colors and have a happy kids room.

Or make it look like you work hard making a patch work quilt. Use origami paper squares and glue them to the shade. Craft adhesive spray is a good option. Use all different patterns, but it the same color family. This is a fun and creative window treatment with a rolling shade.

~Fabric Ribbons and Ties~
Bow and ties can turn something plain into something custom. Don't be afraid to think big.

Window treatments are a great way to spruce up a room and tie everything together.