Now use any brush or an old toothbrush to rub and scrub the stain repeatedly. Keep rubbing and brushing till the stain fades away. Rine the curtain fabric with plain water to get rid of detergent and dry the curtains naturally. Using Baking Soda as a Paste Baking soda is another common ...
If you want to update your living room without going to the bother (or expense) of a complete overhaul, a new pair of curtains will instantly refresh your room with no pain and very little money. Whether you want a simple, casual look, or something bold and dramatic, the right type of...
Curtain bangs do for your face what a set of artfully draped curtains does for a window. They are a softer, more bespoke interpretation of straight-across bangs meant to flatter one’s bone structure and highlight certain facial features, such as the eyes or cheekbones. “The perfect curtain...
Iron While it’s possible to hang curtains on your own, tackling the task without a helper will probably make the whole process a bit more challenging. “It’s helpful to have a second set of hands to help assist with placing the rod on thebracketsand adding the curtains,”Berksays. ...
Don’t be tempted to put wet curtains into the dryer. The tumbling motion can cause stubborn creases to appear that not even a hot iron can remove. The best way to dry curtains is to hang them outside, away from direct sunlight to avoid bleaching, and in a breezy place if possible. ...
I realized how much I hated to iron wide width fabric. It’s the same with drapes, quilts, bedding – anything that’s wider than my ironing board. I’d always have to iron one section, pull the other section onto the board, iron it, and tug down to the next part. By the time...
Instead, they splurge on inventive or glorious wallcoverings or faux-finish paint jobs; exciting window treatments, shower curtains, and towels; and fresh accessories that carry the room's decorating theme. If you're tired of your tile walls, laminate vanity top, or knotty pine sink cabinet, ...
Have you ever made your own curtains or curtain rods? What costs too much in the Economy of You? Don’t forget to pin this so you can access these ideas when you need ’em! P.S. If you dig this post, make sure you check out theseinspiring before-and-afters too:...
So to make my curtains, I cut three yards of the fabric, sewed a 1.5-inch double folded hem (i.e., fold 1.5 inches, pin, and iron, and then fold another 1.5 inches, pin, iron, and sew into place). And then I repeated that on the other side. And I didn’t do any fancy hid...
No Iron Curtains for Language Many reporters got to the Hungarian border with Austria during the outpouring of refugees that followed the Soviet oppression of the Hungarian freedom fighters. They went to the Red Cross shelters on the Austrian side, interviewed some refugees and relief workers, and...