Hi friends! Thanks for stopping by today. Y’all are actually the inspiration for today’s post. I had several questions about other ways to use drop cloths for curtains in the home, and I thought I would do some homework and find more inspiration for you. My recent porch drop cloth curtain project was a big hit! Thank you. I can tell you, I was not the genius behind this idea. In fact, it’s been done many times and there is no one person to give the credit too. Every one does seem to have their own twist when making drop cloth curtains.
So today, I thought I would share 15+ drop cloth curtains that may inspire you. Even though the typical use for a drop cloth is for covering furniture or flooring to protect it from dust or while decorating and painting. I have personally found drop cloths useful for many projects, such as pillows, utensil holders, table runners and more.
Today, though let’s stick with curtains. You are going to enjoy the many ways to use drop cloths for curtains.
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Pat says
April 28 at 12:43 pmThese are all lovely ideas. How do you prepare the drop cloths? Do you wash, add bleach or to see if they shrink? What is your favorite brand?
debbiedoo's says
April 28 at 1:07 pmI didn’t wash these ones, however, I did spray some light fabric softener on them and throw them in the dryer for a few minutes. You will get some fraying at the ends but nothing that can’t be trimmed off.
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says
April 28 at 3:13 pmDropcloths are such a great source of inexpensive fabric! I love these ideas! I haven’t used them as curtains yet, but used them for backdrops for our sales…and for a cover on our loveseat, too.
Judith Bush Polcari says
April 29 at 11:32 amHello Debbie, I love this idea. Didn’t notice the things under the bench, but did notice the fan. Do you use this in the summer or just a deco? If I was younger I would really try this. I have an opening in my car port perfect for this idea……See you over on Facebook, Later…….
debbiedoo's says
April 29 at 6:54 pmWe actually use the fan Judith on occasion. We even bring it to the backyard sometimes. Thanks.
Shirley@housepitalitydesigns says
April 29 at 11:52 amLove the porch with the added curtains!….Have a great weekend Debbie!
Kelli Previch says
November 13 at 8:33 amHi Debbie,
I LOVE all your drop cloth ideas! You have inspired me!!
My husband and I recently purchased an older motorhome that I can’t wait to redo.
My question is, can drop cloths be dyed? And if so, what is the best/easiest way? And after the dye, stenciled?
My color theme will be red, white and black, leaning towards vintage. Any ideas??
debbiedoo's says
November 13 at 5:12 pmYes Kelli, you can dye drop cloths. I would use Rit dye and follow their instructions. Rit dye has a fabulous website as well. And absolutely you can stencil on that after:)
Sharon says
January 22 at 5:08 pmWhere can I purchase drop cloth?
debbiedoo's says
January 22 at 5:59 pmhttp://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Canvas-Cotton-Cloth-Chicago/dp/B010O5HZVW/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=debbdoos-20&linkId=b6aecd23977a283f7b82864b5dc2ea08&linkCode=ktl
Pamela says
June 13 at 3:32 pmI Love this idea! So much so that I went out and bought 4 drop cloths to use to make porch curtains….but I was disappointed to find that the ones I bought are all pieced together with seams going both vertically and horizontally! Not really what I wanted…do you know if all dropcloths are like this? Your pictures look like many are solid one piece lengths…have you had this problem? and if so, what did you do?
debbiedoo's says
June 14 at 1:15 pmHi Pamela, you can go to Home depot or Lowes and buy them too. I believe that is where I found mine and they only had the stitching at the end.
Stacy says
June 28 at 1:59 pmHI. I have brought home about 4 different brands of 9 by 12 drop clothes all have a vertical seam in the middle of the fabric. Can you tell me which brand does not have the seam ? Thank you
debbiedoo's says
June 28 at 11:17 pmHi Stacy, I have bought mine all over without having an issue with seams. Keep in mind if you are using these to tie back you won’t even see the seam.
debbiedoo's says
June 28 at 11:18 pmDid you click on the link to Amazon that I leave in the post? Those look like they don’t have a seam.
Brooke says
July 7 at 10:43 amThe ones at Lowes have a seam and the ones at Home Depot do not 🙂
Anne says
July 7 at 10:36 amHave you ever dyed drop clothes to another color?
debbiedoo's says
July 8 at 7:51 pmNo but you certainly can.
Kathy says
July 14 at 4:51 pmI just went to Harbor Freight and saw that they have drop cloth in canvas that was very inexpensive. Do not know about seems though
Sheila borjon says
September 15 at 10:33 amI got mine at Walmart. No seams
Roxxi says
April 20 at 1:30 amLove the information & I thank you for it !
Patu says
June 26 at 2:04 pmChicago canvas is a great drop cloth. I purchased 4-9’ x 12’, 10-ounce , no seams in the middle. I paid less than $80 for all 4 on Amazon and shipping was free!
Carole murree says
July 23 at 12:14 pmI love all your ideas…drop cloths make great floor mats..a friend showed us how to make and it was such a great time…we made them outside , customized to our sizes.