Turn solid curtains into a quatrefoil patterned wonder using Americana Décor Stencils and Americana Multi-Surface Acrylics.

SUPPLIES

• palette or plastic plate
• paper towels
• tape measure
• iron and ironing board
• cutting mat
• sewing machine
• 1" stencil brush
• fabric
• rotary fabric cutter

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES:

Let dry completely between painting steps.

1. Cut two of each fabric. White (23"x38"), black (10" x 38"), and dusty blue (63" x 38"). This will create two 96"x 38" completed panels. Set the black and blue piece aside and lay the first white piece flat.

2. Line up the stencil. Using a stencil brush, apply Black Tie. Be careful not to move the stencil or fabric while painting.

3. Continue stenciling until the entire piece is stenciled. Allow the paint to dry before painting each new section.

4. Be sure to continue the stencil all the way to the edge. A 1/2" from the edge is okay as it will be hidden in the seams. Repeat process for other white panel. Allow paint to dry completely before sewing.

5. Once dried, sew the right sides togther with a 1/2" inseam.

6. Iron the seams open. Lay a scrap of fabric on top of the stenciling portion.

7. Trim off any extra fabric so your have a straight edge on all four sides.

8. Fold over the top edge as well as all side edges 1/2" and iron.

9. Sew the 1/2" down (use just under a 1/2" in inseam) to form a finished edge on the top and sides.

10. Fold 2" on the bottom of the curtain. Iron in place and sew. This will create the hem.

11. Attach curtain hooks. If needed, iron curtains before hanging.

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