How to make drop cloth curtains for the porch or patio
Not sure how thrilled with this project my husband was. Not because he didn’t like it, but because I left a little mess behind. No worries, I cleaned it up:) Today, I am sharing how to make drop cloth curtains for the porch or patio. I have always loved the look but never wanted to be bothered with hanging rods on the porch and leaving holes in the metal over the porch. That would be permanent and knowing me, not something that will be there forever.
This project also gave me the opportunity to clean up there. I will say the haint blue ceiling does seem to ward off bugs as it is known to do. I did have some webs though that I swept and wiped away. Remember the curtain hack I did in the frog room? The one that I used the self adhesive towel hooks? Well, as you can see that is what I chose to use for my drop cloth curtains outdoors.
I only needed a few supplies
Drop cloth
Bronze finish self adhesive hooks
Curtain rings
Stencil
Stencil roller
craft paints of choice
This is where I left a little evidence behind. I did the project while my husband was at work. I did it on the kitchen floor on top of the area rug. I completely forgot to put a piece of plastic underneath the drop cloth and some of the paint bled through. OOPSIES!!~ I didn’t even notice, but of course Mr. eyeballs did. I was able to remove the paint stains, and thankfully they were light enough for me to get out of the rug.
I only stenciled the bottom of the drop cloth just for a little color. I used my Lumiere craft paints.
I wanted a little privacy and cozy look on the front porch. I enjoy sitting out there on a nice day and watching the birds and neighbors go by. They are always gawking at me wondering what I am up to next. It’s the older neighbors that do the gawking. I don’t think they dig my style LOL!
I only had to use ONE drop cloth, and I cut it in the middle to make two panels. I lightly sprayed some fabric softener on them and tossed them in the dryer to freshen them up.
What a simple inexpensive project to create the feeling of an indoor space, outdoors.
Don’t mind the mess under the bench..keeping it real here folks, I am still working out there and in the process of cleaning up. It was so pollen coated out there, I didn’t even want to touch that stuff yet.
I only have one plant out here so far. I told you when I shared my recent no sew pillow that I will be working on the outdoor porch in the next few weeks. Trying not to go rush out for plants so early, as I am a known plant killer around these parts.
How to make drop cloth curtains for the porch or patio
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XO
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Those turned out cute Deb! Love the doo’s touch with the stencil 🙂
Luv this idea!
Oh yes! I love curtains on the front porch; I did the rod-thing a few years ago but it didn’t last cuz I used screw in hook in the metal ceiling. Bad idea. Now your hook idea looks dooable; I’m gonna give it a try. Our porch faces south and the late afternoon sun is so hot; a bit of shade will be good. Thanks for another great tip.
This is a great project and they look beautiful. If I did this though I couldn’t use self adhesive hooks, the heat in Florida makes those hooks fall off after a couple of weeks.
Yes, adhesive hooks! Perfect for hanging stationary panels on the porch. My next project for the season. Love the stencil on the bottom of curtains. Enjoy rocking and watching on your porch!
Thanks! Hopefully they won’t fall off. But they do not get direct sun up there so I think they will be fine:) I’ll let y’all know. xo
Very pretty!!!
Great project, and I love the look. It’s another winner!
What a clever idea, Debbie! I LOVE the touch of color at the bottom,too! I would have OCD’d and done the whole panel and then wonder why I made so much work for myself. LOL!
I was afraid it would look too busy:) I thought about it though LOL.
Another winning design. We are finalizing plans for a screened deck with a roof that matches the house’s roof. I am a little afraid it will look like a big back porch, and become a dumping place for extra furniture. Between Debbie Doo and Hometalk, I’ve gotten great ideas. I can just see these dropcloth curtains as a soft frame, and the removable hooks and curtain rings clinches the deal. The stenciling is too intimidating right now, but this would be a good umbre project that would bring in color. This design is now officially added to the plan.
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Your site looks great Jewell. I love your Mickey and Minny fairy garden. I could not see where to comment though.
What a great idea! As always, I love your creativity!
Awesome project, Debbie! It looks fabulous. I’m sharing this with my sister….we’re both kinda crafty around the house. Thanks, Mary
Wonderful Mary! Enjoy.
Off topic (but love the curtains and porch) but wasn’t there a link a while back for purchasing your famous rooster stencil and perhaps “the recipe” that is so popular? Now don’t laugh but I think there might have been two rooster stencils, one that had extra tail feathers perhaps? Please assure me that I’m not loosing my mind 🙂
There probably is somewhere…I will go look for it and post it here Gersch in the post:) You are not loosing your mind LOL!
http://amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Rooster%20stencil&tag=debbdoos-20&linkId=7bd545463d19a28da2847aa870bba48a&linkCode=ktl.
The recipe stencil came from Hobby Lobby.
Love the drop cloth panels, it changed the whole look on your front porch. So creative. I’m married to Mr. Clean/X-ray man, as well. Im digging your style!
LOL Thanks Denise!
I love drop cloths and I imagine they are fun to paint! Going to give this a try!
I’ll be trying this! I have the drop cloths and rings already. I had some copper pipe cut to use as a rod but wasn’t thrilled with mounting to the ceiling. Great idea! I’m a beginning blogger so when I post about it I’ll be linking back to you. Thanks for the great idea!
Great Missy! Good luck. I didn’t want anything permanent, so this hopefully will do the trick. I think because they are facing on the inside they should be ok and not fall down. They seem to be adhered pretty well.
A porch oasis.
I always wanted to do that I love the look it looks awsome ?
I love this look, Debbie. I am a renter now and I don’t know if the landlord would allow me to do that. I think I will ask and try it. You are so creative!
Doris, I don’t see why not. Nothing is permanent. Good luck. Thanks. xo
If I only had a porch! I just have a tiny “stoop” in the front of the house and on the side. There is a big deck on the back, but no where to hang a curtain. It sure would cut the sun from the east on that side of the house, but alas… I think I will have to go for a small screen house or something. I love drop-cloth projects, though. Have been thinking about using them for an inexpensive–I was going to say “cheap” but that sounded too miserly…set of curtains for my patio door. I wonder if the drop cloth would be too heavy for an indoor window. Ahh…if I only had a porch!
Thanks for the good idea, though. I’m a bit of a newcomer to your blog and I must say I like it a lot. Your projects are always fun and interesting. Keep on keeping on!
Thanks Naomi, and welcome. Yes, you can most certainly use drop cloths for indoor window treatments! Go for it.
I love this project and your porch is beautiful!
This is perfect for me as I live in an apartment, still long for more privacy but need a short term solution. Thanks for this post; can’t wait to give it a try!
Love the look- and had planned to do this on my screened porch– any ideas out there for covering the carpet- you know the old looking stuff- I have it mostly covered with rags rugs floor of a covered deck to prevent dirt and bugs from coming up from below. Currently there is a ugly green outdoor wall to wall
Thought of many ways to handle but wondered if any one here has tried anything functional and wears well. I thought of sisal but that can get expensive.
Ciao and thanks!
Susanna
What is under the outdoor carpet? If you have concrete you can always paint the floor and stencil it…Just a thought.
Your porch looks so inviting
Great job and adore the stencil you added.
Cindy
I enjoyed looking at your patio! Thank you for coming up with the idea sharing it here. I have been looking for over a year for a good solution and now know I have found it for our condo balcony.. I just purchased a thrifted sheet that I adore, to use as yardage ~ you can’t imagine my surprise when I saw it as your background art. Although in a different country, we “Debbie’s” have a similar taste 🙂
How have the adhesive hooks been holding up? I want to try the same thing on my patio ceiling and I am a little scared to bite the bullet, but I don’t want to drill because we are renting.
They held up great. They were not in direct sun either so that helped.
Your home is lovely and your ideas are fantastic! Plus being a tad bit messy helps me relate. We always get cleaned up…eventually! Thanks for all your inspiration. Love it!
Thanks Peggie:) I appreciate that.
What happens to the curtains during a rainstorm? Have you had problems with mildew? Here in the south it is sooo humid! Love the look though!
Mine are covered on the patio. I would say yes they can get mildew after a season.
I wonder if the self adhesive will stick to textured walls?
Not sure