Hello wonderful friends! The last post was about a mini makeover of the vintage chest of drawers which had an adorable farmhouse style cafe curtain hanging on it. Well today I’m sharing how I made it. It’s the easiest and cutest farmhouse style cafe curtain ever with no sewing machine required! And guess what… I didn’t even use double sided tape! Say whaaaat? I know, right?! I’ve expanded my skills!
Cutest Farmhouse Style Cafe Curtain Ever
Back in the olden days I suppose people didn’t have pantry’s so a decade or two later, after this house was built, the Misters great grandma added a small room off of the kitchen. It was just a shell with two small windows. No shelves, no cabinets with pretty hardware, no useful recessed lighting or chandelier, nothing. So obviously that means no storage.
I will show you the entire pantry one day but as you can see in the not-so-great photo above there are cracks in the wood floor. If you (definitely not me) were to put your eye down on the floor you’d see the sand underneath because there’s no subflooring! What the cuss?! It never crossed my mind to be grateful for subflooring, but I am!
Even though I love a painted wood floor we’ll eventually add peal-n-stick tiles to cover the cracks. In the meantime, we’ve used spray foam in some of the larger cracks but there’s no way we can fill in every single gap. If we did, the critters would still get in through the slits between the ceiling and attic or where the walls have settled and don’t meet up in the corners.
Believe me, if you are a person that is the least bit fretful about bugs or things not being “sealed”, the country life isn’t for you. At least not in an almost 100 year old house. Okay, enough about the pantry. Today is about how to make that adorable cafe curtain so let’s get to it.
Supplies:
Flour Sacks, Curtain Rod (I used a tension rod), White Buttons, Needle, Thread and Scissors
The first step is to measure how long you need the cafe curtain to be. I got lucky and was able to fold the flour sacks in half. They fit perfectly in the repurposed chest of drawers. If you need a longer curtain just know the buttons are what make the rod pocket so measure accordingly and mark it.
Measure to see how large to make the rod pocket
At our local antique store, I found vintage white and ivory buttons that I couldn’t pass up. It’s the buttons that make this cafe curtain the cutest ever! Seriously, look at that vintage goodness.
Begin choosing and sewing on the buttons to make the rod pocket
Full disclosure, I don’t measure anything unless it will for sure turn out to be a total flop. That being said, the buttons aren’t completely level or spaced out perfectly. I did however, choose different sized buttons. I think it adds more character than having them all match.
Fold the flour sack in half lengthwise then in half again to find the middle. Now place and sew on the first button. I added a button on each end then two more in between those making it 7 buttons per curtain.
When you’ve sewn on all of the buttons, slip your rod inside the rod pocket and bunch up or spread out as much as your little heart desires. I love how you can’t tell it’s a rod pocket and how it gathers so gracefully. So stinking cute!
That’s it folks! You’ve just made the cutest farmhouse style cafe curtain ever! I need cafe curtains in the guest bedroom. If I find a good deal on some linen or pretty cotton, I’m totally making them the same way.
Let me know if you try this and if your people pat you on the back or give you a standing ovation from the cuteness. 😉
Very cute!! Especially love the buttons!!
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Thank you Karolyn. Me too and I’m already thinking of what else to do with the extra buttons. Saving some for the cafe curtains for the guest bedroom though. 😉
Buttons really are the cutest, love these curtains. Thanks Cindy i would love to try this.
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I’m going to make a larger curtain like this soon. I seriously think it’s so cute!
What a cute idea. My mom always had “winter” and “summer” curtains so I was used to switching them over. I HATE sewing on buttons and have found the easiest/fastest way for me is to use all 6 strands of embroidery floss! I’m done! Leftover white/ivory buttons always make cute snowman Christmas tags with a few magic marker arms and hats sketched on!
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I didn’t mind these 14 buttons but it’s probably because the last time I did that was years ago. 😂 I’ll have to try the little snowmen tags. That sounds fun! Thanks Kathy. Glad to stopped by today.
Very cute Cindy. I love buttons.
Rachel
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Thanks so much Rachel!
I have some of those towels. Now where do I need cuteness? This is just adorable. I like the idea of country life. I’m not sure if I like the idea of critters. The buttons are the sweetest.
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Yeah, I’m not too keen on the country life yet either. Not only because of the critters but also lack of conveniences. It’s 25 minutes to a decent grocery store. Thank you Katie!
The buttons make the look. I love the addition you gave the chest. Looks very pretty Cindy.
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Thanks so much Terrie. I want to make more things with those cute white buttons but I can’t bring myself to use them! Would you categorize that as a problem? Hmmm 🙂
This is perfect timing!! I have a primitive cabinet I made curtains for instead of doors. They are measured and pinned, on tension rod just waiting to be sewed. No more!!!!! Buttons it will be!! So excited to do. Thank you! Jackie Westhoff
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Yay Jackie! Thank you, I’m glad you like it. The buttons are so stinkin’ cute and I’ll know you’ll love it more than just a seam. It’s those little details that make such a huge difference. Email a photo if you get a chance. I’d love to see it! 🙂