DIY: Drop Cloth Drapes

This is one of my recently finished projects I’ve been wanting to share with you. It’s a very simple way to add style to your outdoor living space. They are painters drop cloths made into patio drapes! I used a standard 6×9 canvas drop cloth available at Lowe’s for each panel.

The seams were already finished, so I just added a loose rod pocket and small ruffle at the top. Thanks to Mom, actually! We made 6 panels, to flank all the brick columns on my back patio and used 1/2" galvanized plumbling pipe for the rods.

The Man cut the top part off of the elbow so I could easily slip them on and off for washing without having to unscrew all the pipes, GENIUS!

I tied them loosely with garden twine so they would have a billowy look to them. I’ll probably change out the ties, maybe ribbons in the Spring or strips of fabric to match a party theme, who knows? I’m sure I’ll have fun thinking of new ways to tie them!

To keep them secured to the brick, The Man added eye hooks and an S hook and the extra bonus?…..

He added another small hook to the top rods so I could easily put them up when the lawn guy comes or if the sprinklers are on!

I’m so happy with how these turned out and hope you’ll try them for yourself. They are very easy to make and create a cozy outdoor room that I’m sure you will want to spend more time in!