DIY Gazebo Curtains
We have a western exposure on our deck which is great all day but in the late afternoon the sun is intense.
I searched around for a while for a shade or curtain solution that would work but I didn't find anything for a reasonable price.
You can find more about the gazebo we purchased, it even has replacement canopies so your purchase will last for many years!
I visited a local box store to search out a curtain or even shower curtains that might work.
It must have been my lucky day because on clearance were 2 indoor/outdoor panels the perfect color.
The only problem was they were very, very long!
I measured the correct length, cut the extra fabric and hemmed the curtains to the length I needed.
I hand stitched the hems because frankly hauling out my sewing machine wasn't going to happen today.
I was left with a good sized navy blue block at the bottom and I used the original curtain hem as tie-backs.
I also have about 2 yards leftover for pillow covers.
I hung the curtains with shower curtain hooks...
the big circle, loose leaf style ones.
Inside view...
These curtains are lined so they do a great job of blocking out the sun.
They are indoor/outdoor curtains but I am spraying them with water proofing spray on both sides just to be sure.
These curtains completely solved my blaring sun problem and can be tied back when not in use.
I am also going to add a small string tie-back at the bottom for windy days.
Two of the sides of our gazebo are along the house and I left one side open so it wouldn't feel too closed in.
I think this was the perfect solution and the perfect color!
