How to Dye Drop Cloth Curtains

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Dying drop cloth to make curtains is super easy and inexpensive. All you need is dye, hot water, and salt to create a beautiful color on the drop cloth.
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@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone! I realized, after many of the questions, that some of the instructions were a little confusing. I have more detailed instructions on the blog post: www.farmhouseonboone.com/farmhouse-on-boone/how-to-dye-and-sew-drop-cloth-curtains/ Hope that helps!

@wandaarganbright4056 5 жыл бұрын

I like to find flat king size sheets that have a wonderful pattern or a great solid color. At the top of the sheet I just run an extra seam. It leaves it with a small ruffle at the top when threaded on a curtain rod. My windows are 80" long and king size sheets work great for the right length! I also buy a set of matching pillow cases to make throw pillow covers and tie backs for the curtains. Because the sheets are often on sale I am able to change my look cheaper and faster than buying yardage at a fabric store. But, I have to admit, having a daughter who works for Joann's is a bonus!

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great option for some cheap yardage!

@liliya_k2642 5 жыл бұрын

Dear Lisa you have changed my life for the better. I am never buying curtains AGAING !!! I loveee you 😁😁😁😁

@51Redfeather 5 жыл бұрын

I asked you once if you used curtains, I must not have been paying attention, you're amazing!

@EmmaAppleBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Also they look gorgeous! my favourite colour blue (for decor clothing linens etc) is that fresh bright navy that feels very vintage and classic.

@elizabethk1520 5 жыл бұрын

I love this idea and they look perfect for that room. Thanks Lisa!

@heathermelanson5492 5 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video! Thank you so much. I needed to see the drop cloth curtains and it's something I have been wanting to do for some time. Anything budget friendly but looks great is exactly my style. Plus a little bit of homemade love always adds an extra touch for a perfect farmhouse feel.

@mickimc2883 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I love how the blue turned out!!

@reniehandler2595 5 жыл бұрын

LOVE those curtains....they look really nice in there!!!!

@savannahrose3702 5 жыл бұрын

Great diy! I found your blog post on this to be a big help answering any lingering questions I had! Love the look of the mudroom!

@joyce9857 4 жыл бұрын

Ty this is EXACTLY what I was looking for!! Gona dye my patio drop cloth curtains black!! Yesss!! Thank you

@heathermelanson5492 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you did this video. This is exactly what I was looking for!! You're the best. Many thanks !!!

@micheletaal4442 5 жыл бұрын

Looks so good Lisa. Thank you for sharing.

@normalopezingle7732 5 жыл бұрын

That was amazing!! I had no idea how to dye anything. Thank you!

@basil_leaf 5 жыл бұрын

How can one person be so amazing and talented? And to do all this on top of being a super Momma?! You’re beyond cool!!!!!! I could only hope to be a mom like you 💛

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks so much for your sweet words.

@Ineasie 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I can not wait to try this out!

@donnaconrad6212 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! You did a great job!

@asianangel5400 5 жыл бұрын

I love the curtains. So vibrant and pretty.

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@yackiejackie3 5 жыл бұрын

Love them!!!

@jenniecochran1616 5 жыл бұрын

Darling 💕. And so doable!!

@athomewithshushana 5 жыл бұрын

This is such a great inexpensive way to get full length curtains. I have the older traditional ceiling to floor windows in some of my rooms and its always so expensive to find curtains from ceiling to floor length so this is great to know. I am definitely headed over to Amazon to get those drop cloths. Great video. Tfs

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! That amount of yardage can be SO pricey!!

@christinagoulart1611 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! Love the color and how it turned out ❤️👍🏼🧵

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@LoveRenovations 5 жыл бұрын

What a great idea!!

@donna8212 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Lisa! Nice job, they look great!

@genevajohnson2378 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. I've been waiting for this since you posted the mudroom reveal.

@gavintiegirl 5 жыл бұрын

Such a smarty pants! Bravo!

@rinniemac8949 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous! Nice job!

@thischannelisnotcurrentlyb7067 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I loved this idea when you shared it in your mudroom video and am excited to give this a try.

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

It is super easy to get great results! :)

@KT-gw1cp 5 жыл бұрын

Love it !

@beyondthebox4096 2 жыл бұрын

Ty very nice just what I was looking for

@AmyKABlossomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Love this! I did this a long time ago but this process seems 100x easier than how I did mine!

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

It was surprisingly simple!

@LulluBelle28 5 жыл бұрын

You’re so clever! Great tips for this project. I really want to try to replicate your idea! 🥰

@burkies8273 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Love my Speed Queens!

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

Me too! The best.

@lisafromkentucky2679 5 жыл бұрын

Lisa, I love your videos 😍

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ginakinard6950 5 жыл бұрын

Looks great! I love using drop cloths for curtains etc. I have trouble with the larger sizes having a strange seam running through them though. Have you experienced that?

@niculinamcclanahan969 5 жыл бұрын

Ha, I’m not sure if you have a Calico Corners in your area ( it’s a fabric/decorating store) but if you do, they’d be green of envy. A project like yours would cost at least $800 with them. Good job, no frills, just something nice and functional.

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

I don't, but I have shopped there online. This would have been super pricey! Only $60 for the materials to make these. :)

@kimboeskeim397 5 жыл бұрын

How would you dye with a front loader washer? You cannot add hot water prior To starting it... HELP! 😬😉

@Jessa8891 5 жыл бұрын

You pour into into the detergent dispenser. They have all the information on ritdye.com

@alishagreen4949 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning! Great video! I’m going to put these up in my classroom. How have the blue curtains held up to sunlight? Any fading?

@Klutzy68 2 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful! I read somewhere else that Rit wouldn’t work on canvas but obviously yours took the color very well, and I love the shade. What about when you washed them, did you lose much color?

@NT-ev2wl 3 жыл бұрын

I love the color and how the drop cloth look in your white room! Did you just dye them right out of the bag? Some people suggest that you breach first to make it soft. Your's look soft enough.

@TheScarlett 5 жыл бұрын

I have forgotten to ask this - did you update the electrical in this house or was it already updated? I'm asking because we have a 1923 Tudor and it was the first thing we did before we moved in. My biggest fear when I looked at the wiring (which previously had an "octopus" of wires leading to a fuse box) was a fire.

@cindyl-p1872 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa, do you use a special needle in your machine when sewing your drop cloth curtains? Love how they turned out.

@Roxiemorrow 5 жыл бұрын

Can these be put in the dryer after dying? I know your blog tutorial says to hang dry, but I’d love to just use the dryer. Thanks!!

@chasingmoonlightfarm 5 жыл бұрын

Okay. I tried this and my drop cloth frayed like CRAZY during the dye "wash" cycle...which ironically, my husband told me would happen. Lol!! I bought your suggested canvas from Amazon this time, and will try again. Should I not cut it before dyeing? It is 9x12. Thanks!

@valkyriesardo278 4 жыл бұрын

CSS Chicago Canvas & Supply sells dropcloth on Amazon. You can also purchase directly from the CSS website where they offer dropcloth in a variety of colors. They are aware their cloth is popular for curtains and crafting. No matter where you buy, for best dying results check fabric content for 100% cotton. The blue denim look is perfect for a farmhouse mudroom. And even if the dye job is not perfectly even, that only adds charm to a "blue jeans" curtain.

@louiselill1528 5 жыл бұрын

They look fantastic . Can I ask why you iron out the floor if I tried that I would have problems getting back up again lol .

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

Just because It's a large flat surface to work on.

@89althea 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@EmmaAppleBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Do you do anything after youre done dying them in the washing machine? Like an empty rinse cycle or add detergent and do a full cycle to make sure their isnt any residue or is it not an issue? Do you think different water would have different effects yours looks very clear and soft we have hard water here (limescale etc) or bore water which is hot springs water so i was just wondering if you think that might effect the process at all?

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't do anything special to clean out the washer, and it doesn't seem to have affected anything. We've done plenty of loads since then! I'm not sure about the different types of water.

@raraavis7782 5 жыл бұрын

EmmaAppleBerry Once the dying process is done, you don’t need to worry about residue in the machine. But I would always wash the items another time right after dying, if it’s clothes...just to be on the safe side with these chemicals. You don’t need to worry about accidentally getting dye on your next load though. As for hard water...the instructions on the dye will tell you, if you need to add extra salt or something like that. Just make sure, to check right when you buy the stuff, so you don’t get caught short!

@EmmaAppleBerry 5 жыл бұрын

@@raraavis7782 thanks 😊😊😊

@jocquaduncan802 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question. What would I need to do if I bought curtains from a local thrift store to dye them black, no other colors??

@barbra429 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the drip cloth you used in the video? What brand please if anyone knows.

@sarahadams5419 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do this with a front loading washer? Thanks for all the videos!

@horseygirl966 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! 😀

@learntobloom8912 5 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know about salt! Although it’s been 10+years since I’ve dyed anything. Maybe I’ll get brave and get a sewing machine. My curtains are completely unfinished fabric I’ve doubled up and fold edges in 😂

@debraspringet6571 5 жыл бұрын

How did you clean your wash machine with all the dye in it

@lindagunter8339 5 жыл бұрын

Bleach

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't do anything and didn't notice any dye being left in there. The rinse cycle took care of it.

@craftsmanonmain4091 5 жыл бұрын

Love this!! Do you have a video on how to bleach drop cloths? ❤️

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I do! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNNnZrdyztTGiWQ.html

@craftsmanonmain4091 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌🏻

@sunsets.n.scrubs794 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Florida and love navy and white together. Does the navy fade in the sun with the Rit dye?

@FarmhouseonBoone 4 жыл бұрын

i haven't had that experience!

@stefaniesombaty8980 5 жыл бұрын

So nice. Never guessed that the dye would take so well. I hope the person who finished your floors doesn't watch this. I was so nervous while your poured that dye over your floor!

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@suzie2080 5 жыл бұрын

Do you use drop cloth because you like the material or is it economical? I was also holding my breath when you were pouring that dye. You're a brave girl!

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

Yep! It's about $2 per yard.

@completelydistracted5825 5 жыл бұрын

What room have you claimed for your sewing room? The drop cloth curtains look gr8 Lisa. I bet the dying was a palava.

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

I don't have one claimed yet, but it will probably be a corner in the living room or dining room.

@sososanchez3512 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me why the salt?

@susanvelez6534 5 жыл бұрын

Okay so I got confused when you put the boiling water in the washer. After you put the boiling water and salt do you let it sit in there or start the wash? 🙋🏻🤗

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry I realized later that I made this video super confusing. I shared much better, more detailed instructions, on the blog! www.farmhouseonboone.com/farmhouse-on-boone/how-to-dye-and-sew-drop-cloth-curtains/

@lindseyheringer2641 5 жыл бұрын

How do you keep dye from ruining future loads?

@lindagunter8339 5 жыл бұрын

You have to bleach the machine with soap in the full cycle.

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't even think about that honestly. We've had several loads since then and I didn't notice any staining.

@diannajohnston2791 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I am just trying to figure out the hot water/boiling water add to a front loader machine

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

You could also just turn up your hot water heater. Just make sure to turn it back down so you don't burn yourself.

@thismamasdance 5 жыл бұрын

You can pour it in the soap dispenser area :-) I have never dyed fabric in my front loader, but have added hot water for washing cloth diapers.

@amythinks 4 жыл бұрын

Wait a minute...did that sweater become a pillow in a later video?? Haha. Sure looks famiiar.

@fulltimemar 5 жыл бұрын

I wander how u bleach them to make ur pillows..???? Can u make a video on that pls?

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

www.farmhouseonboone.com/farmhouse-on-boone/how-to-make-drop-cloth-perfectly-soft-and-white/

@dreamingrightnow1174 2 жыл бұрын

I miss my top load washer.. :(

@laurie6853 5 жыл бұрын

What does the salt do?

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

It's supposed to help the fabric take the dye.

@pennylane36 5 жыл бұрын

Laurie Hamerlynck just like salt helps set the dye, if you buy fabric rich in color or a dress with navy blue and white stripes, you can add vinegar to the wash to set the colors so they won't fade and the blue won't run into the white

@2893960271 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely 💕. What was the total cost for the curtains?

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

Around $60 total.

@2893960271 5 жыл бұрын

Farmhouse on Boone thank you 😘

@LifeofLauraVideos 5 жыл бұрын

Will you adopt me?

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

😂

@lindagunter8339 5 жыл бұрын

I away dye my thing in my washing machine, after I dye my thing I just use bleach to clean the machine,. I never have a problem.

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

I just put it on the rinse cycle and had no issues.

@dimples7334 5 жыл бұрын

Never dye your stuff in a washing machine! Just get a plastic tub.

@FarmhouseonBoone 5 жыл бұрын

Why is that? I had no issues with it.

@dimples7334 5 жыл бұрын

Farmhouse on Boone Could stain washer, other clothes.

@leslievalenciano-lopez8887 5 жыл бұрын

@@dimples7334 Where do you put the colored water once your done?

@dimples7334 5 жыл бұрын

Leslie Valenciano-Lopez Dump it outside in the yard

@nancyparmelee4161 5 жыл бұрын

Plastic tub or stove method is fine for small stuff but you wouldn’t want to deal with all that fabric and stirring constantly and wringing it out would be a nightmare. Washer method comes out with more even color. I also start the washer and add the fabric as it adgitates so there is no blotchyness. I use it all the time and just run a cycle of warm water with some bleach at the end when you are done to make sure all color is out of the washer for when you do your regular laundry.