If you flipped through the photo gallery or stopped by the Sewing + Fashion blog, you’ve taken a peek at the curtains I made for my bedroom (they're actually part of a pair). So I thought I’d share my trick for making super simple curtains (aside from using fabric glue, which is another story).

Okay, here goes: My trick for making super simple curtains in a flash is to use a flat sheet. To make mine, I cut a sheet from HomeGoods in half (a whole full sheet set for $35--and now I have pillows to match!), and hemmed the cut side as well as the length to fit my window. (It’s even easier if you make panels—only one side to stitch up!). Now, here’s why I love using a flat sheet: You don’t have to fold over and make a pocket for your curtain rod—it’s already there. Just whip out the seam ripper and open up the top corner where the sheet is folded over and sewn (I can’t think of a name for it, but it’s what makes flat sheets look neat and pretty):

Fold over and stitch the edges on both sides just to keep them from unraveling. Stick in a rod and you’re done. “Sew” easy!