Simple and Easy Free Curtain Patterns

If you have ever had experience purchasing curtains, you are most likely aware of just how costly curtains can be. However, in order for a room to have that complete, pulled together look, curtains become essential to a room's design.

So the issue becomes trying to decorate a room without breaking the bank and a way to accomplish this is by making the curtains yourself. Not only is it possible to find fabric at a low cost price with a little searching, it is possible to find free curtain patterns at the following links.

Here you will find 5 simple and easy free curtain patterns that will save you a substantial amount of money while still giving you the satisfaction of a well designed room.

Vintage Button Free Kitchen Curtain Pattern

The creator of these lovely kitchen curtains was ingenious to use tea towels that she found at Crate and Barrel. The creator explains on her blog how the idea of the kitchen curtains came about and then she gives a wonderful detailed free curtain pattern along with excellent photos. These kitchen curtains were not only low cost but they also look fabulous, this is one of my favorite free curtain patterns.

Hourglass Free Curtain Pattern

If you need a curtain for a patio window or the tall windows that are sometimes on each side of a front door, this may be the free curtain pattern that you are looking for. An hourglass curtain is great for a window that you are wanting some coverage for but do not want the entire window covered. Hourglass curtains can be tied in the middle of curtain with fabric or a ribbon and the curtain becomes very versatile as a variety of fabrics and ribbons can be changed out depending on the season and/or holidays.

Free Café Curtain Pattern

Café curtains are great for a variety of windows in a home, this free curtain pattern will definitely come in handy when designing a room or trying to freshen up a room. This free curtain pattern is easy to follow and fairly simple to make so the curtains should be able to be completed relatively quickly.

Free Lined Curtain Pattern

Lined curtains are excellent for added privacy and to help with insulating a window, lined curtains can even help in the bedroom when a darker atmosphere is needed for better sleep. Lined curtains can be extremely expensive when purchased at a store but when making the curtains yourself by following this free curtain pattern, the cost can be significantly less.

Free Swag and Jabot Curtain Pattern

Swag and Jabot curtains are stunning looking but do require a bit more work when making them yourself, however the cost savings is well worth the effort. A swag and jabot curtain really gives a room that elegant look and can make a room go from so-so to wow!

Sources:

http://westcoastcrafty.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/make-it-vintage-button-kitchen-curtains/

http://www.alternative-windows.com/hourglass-curtains.htm

http://www.alternative-windows.com/cafe-curtains.htm

http://www.alternative-windows.com/lined-curtains.htm

http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/how-to-make-a-swag-and-jabot/index.html