My Funny Blackout Curtain
It's been ages since my last sewing post. It's like I have Alzheimer's disease as I can't even remember what it was and I know I have said this at my last post as well. I needed to look it up and it was the Denim Mat With Pockets on the 1st of November.
Anyway, today I'm back with a funny project that I have just finished. This is a funny blackout curtain that I needed for some time and have been procrastinating it till now.
I have a door with a glass window, which I hate, but I'm also not in the mood to start changing doors and make a construction site out of my apartment. So for the moment, this is the best and the cheapest solution.
I was thinking what material I should use and had a look at my stash, here I could only find boring ones. So I decided to create a funny one, from scratch. Denim is a good one as it's not letting the light out for sure, but there are disadvantages as well, like stretched out parts, which can give you a headache.
So I had a pair of jeans, I got it from a family member as they know every piece can be recycled, so there's no throwing denim away in my family. As you can see, it's a nice piece, but ...
... it's cracked nod not in a fashionable way.
For me, working with bits and pieces is a fun game, similar to a puzzle and this was one such project. Although I had the whole pair to work with, the fact that at the knees the material was stretched out badly, made my job harder.
After some thinking, planning and executing, I got this piece, which started to look nice, but it was still not big enough. I tried to keep as many original sewing in it, would have loved to keep the double line too, but unfortunately was not possible as I wanted it.
But after some thinking, I was still able to add a part of it. For me, the more pieces, the better as at least it's not boring.
The next challenge was to secure the two sides, from stretching out more. As this is an upcycling project, I found this (half) sipper in my sewing stash, which I recuperated from somewhere and seemed like a good way to use it for stopping stretching out.
I've always loved brown with this color of denim, so I think it looks good.
While I was putting the pieces together, was thinking how to decorate it to not look so plain and simple. At the beginning I had some crazy ideas, but then the best solution was to keep it simple, add two pockets in which I could put anything I want.
This cutie got the left pocket.
And this one got the right pocket.
So the jeans is recycled, the door glass has a blackout curtain and I'm happy as the project was a lot or fun and relaxing as well. Even though I've learnt sewing from YouTube and I can't tell I know to sew, I love it. It makes me relax and has some benefits as well. After charts, TA and all the sh*t that comes with crypto, a day like this is a blessing. I'm all for recycling, giving things a second life whenever I can.
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I loved the curtain, it's very cute and easy to make. I'll show it to my grandma since she likes to create things like this. Thanks for sharing
Thank you! Oh God! I hope she'll like and won't tell you this is stupid 😂
It looks so cute @erikah. I never thought you could make curtains out of pants. I had some old pants too. I'll ask my mom if we can use them, maybe she'll agree with you.
Thank you! You can use denim for a bunch of things. I hope your mom will be ok and can use your old pants. Show us the results :)
Give me at least a month. I'm not with my mom right now 😅
One month granted!
Nooo I didn't mean that hahaha. Anyway I'll let you know what's going to happen about my jeans :P
Counting on you! 😏😂 I can see you already sweating 😁
Great this idea, I never really thought of blues jeans as a curtain, but it turned out very nice for you. I really like the teddy ornaments on each pocket, they look very lovely.
I still sew very little, but I would like to try something like this, if I dare I already have this post as a model.
Thank you for sharing this idea 👊✨💫🌞🙂🤗🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you! The truth is, you need to have the courage to start and the rest goes by itself. Don't have to be afraid of it 😀
This is just sooo cute @erikah, very creative!
I used to love sewing stuff for decor but my sewing machine has given up the ghost, will not pick up stitches from the bobbin. I really need to take it in for repairs as it's a good machine. Lovely project!
Thank you dear @lizelle. I can understand what it feels like having your sewing machine broken. I hope mine can resist a bit longer as it was a second hand gift from Germany. I hope you can fix yours and start creating as it's a lot of fun. I with I could have more free time.
Yep, and once it's fixed I'll need to find a place where I can buy more time, a very scarce commodity not so😜
Lol, let me know if you can find the place as I'm interested too 😂
The little toys are soooooo sweet. Didn't see you as a toys person 🙃
See? You thought only you and @zirochka have cool toys 😁
I have a whole monkey collection 😏
The cutie on the left I bought this summer at a thrift shop and the other, with the red and white scarf was a gift from Germany.
You come up with surprises every day. Not only toys, but a monkey collection!!! You must show them to us.
What are these two names?
Lol, to show them? Do you think anyone is interested in my monkey collection? 😲
They don't have names 🙈😂
I name them Tom and Jerry. Snowpea and Sonia can do with some bro friends 😉
I'd like to see monkey collection too! And Toys on Hive might be a good place to share their story 😉
Then I have to take them out and line them up for a photo shoot 😁
If they don't mind, of course 😆
Lol, you can imagine they will be thrilled 😂
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Never thought of curtains out of denims. I find this unique. And the stuffed toys are perfect.
You can use any material you want. This is perfect for blocking the light.
Hello @erikah I congratulate you for your work, your creativity is unique, actually the stuffed animals are very cute, I will think about making something for my grandson.
Many thanks, I'm glad you like it. Good luck with your project, I hope you can create something cool 😀
what erikah shows makes me think to be even more creative when my boredom arrives,
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Please provide a solution,Forgive me for asking in the comments of erikah,
Thank you very much.
He's been here for less than 2 months. Hive is not a get rich quick place. The solution is to be patient and keep working hard.
😁😁 he... I will convey it, and The most important thing is there's nothing wrong with the account... thank you very much @erikah.
Thank you very much for the feedback,I really appreciate it.
You can read an old post of mine, see if it helps you in understanding the issue.
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thank you very much....
Ok, I will read and understand and follow the advice in your post. Once again I thank you for all your kindness and I also apologize for bothering you.🙏
My plesure!
I've read it and I feel what's in the post but now I'm starting to realize and will be patient and even more active in order to achieve my dream. thank you erikah. you are very
It's amazing how beautiful you transformed the window and door even when you don't have strength to change them. Placing little fancy designs made an attractive pocket. I do like sewing but rather sew I work in the garden.
Thank you! Well, with a little imagination, you can create a lot. I sew only occasionally because I don't have much time, unfortunately.
Doing what we enjoy doing at our free time is always amazing.
Oh my!
I must say, you’re very creative.
Those pockets look soo cute.😍
Thank you! I'm trying my best 😏
I learnt to sew a few years back, you really did good with this piece.
In all this time reading this community I have seen any number of jean projects: bags made of jean, pencil cases made of jeans, cushions made of jeans, jeans made of jeans... but never a curtain made of jean.
I'm glad you found a good way to take advantage of this fabric and fixed the issue with your window. Useful projects are the best, and this one turned out great. Plus it's adorned with those little guys, which makes it even better ❣️.
You know what they say? Bring something that no one has 😁 Trust me, I had no idea no one has posted such a thing, but I'm glad I did.
The curtain is perfect for the job by the way. Thank you for the nice words 😃
Great work, I liked this recylce idea.
Thanks for sharing.
Recycling is life and the future.
I do agree.
wow! wow! wow! this is really great, my dear! this is a great idea and a great execution. many things can be given a second life - this is both budgetary and environmentally friendly and creative !!! 😀
Wow its so cute and its really good to see new beautiful things out of something. Its a good recycling and its showcase your creativity. Keep it up @erikah
que lindo trabajo amiga, esta muy tierno :)