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  No-Sew Applique Curtains

  Custom curtains and shades can be very expensive. Create your own to save money and customize your window dressing.
  
  A border of pale-green appliques dresses up sheer linen curtains without blocking the sunshine. The botanical motif evokes the foliage inside and out, and the cutouts' positioning can be adjusted to suit any panel size.

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  Next: Simple Cafe Curtains

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  Simple Cafe Curtains

  Easy and inexpensive to make, cafe curtains are ideal window treatments for those who want to let the light in yet still want to maintain a degree of privacy.

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  Next: Classic Shade

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  Classic Shade

  This simple and elegant shade is a sleek alternative to a traditional curtain treatment.

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  Next: Handkerchief Valance

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  Handkerchief Valance

  The tailored look of men's handkerchiefs can add punch to more than just pockets. Turn a set of new hankies or pristine vintage ones into a valance.

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  Next: Stenciled Floral Curtains

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  Stenciled Floral Curtains

  Two handmade floral stencils, arranged agreeably askew, decorate the inner edges of curtains, framing the window. Designing a border, rather than covering the entire panel, achieves a more customized look (and saves time).

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  Next: Scalloped Window Shade

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  Scalloped Window Shade

  Carve a scalloped pattern into an everyday shade and you'll have a pretty way to let the sun shine in: Daylight will peep through the slits, adding a bright touch to your window decor while creating a shadow effect.

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  Next: Pom-Pom Fringe Curtains

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  Pom-Pom Fringe Curtains

  Use this trim down the long edge of linen curtains to add a touch of whimsy.

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  Next: Stenciled Roller Shade

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  Stenciled Roller Shade

  Vines traced from an Early American stencil wind down a pale-gray roller shade in four columns that mirror one another. This charming white-on-gray pattern shows up best on a vinyl blackout shade.

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  Next: Ribbon-Striped Sheer Curtains

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  Ribbon-Striped Sheer Curtains

  Turn organza ribbon into soft stripes on cotton-voile sheers.

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  Next: Formal Shade

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  Formal Shade

  Deep bottom pleats and a patterned fabric give this shade an elegance suited to traditional rooms. It's designed to remain partially raised, accentuating its lovely form.

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  Next: Linen-Trim Curtains

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  Linen-Trim Curtains

  Create tone-on-tone sophistication by trimming silk-organza sheers with linen in a slightly deeper shade. Green linen panels on silk-organza sheers give just the right touch of color to a living room dressed in neutral hues.

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  Next: Leather Border Shade

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  Leather Border Shade

  A bright piece of lambskin adds a punch to a store-bought white roller shade.

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