DIY Curtain Rods + Burlap Curtains

So we have this theme sprinkled throughout our house, and to make the nursery feel a little more "boy like" we did similar projects here, here and here, and DIY'd some industrial curtain rods for their room.

 

And for the tie backs we used kitchen twine....nice touch and we had it on hand!

We added some burlap curtains that I bought from here.

**Word of advice**  I researched the best way to prepare the burlap curtains for hanging, since they are not a normal fabric and it was recommended to wash and dry them.  DON'T!

Two Reasons Why:

1.  They shrink when they dry.  I bought 96 inch curtains, we adjusted the curtain rod to the height we wanted *before washing and drying* and now they are wondering where the flood is.  Not the end of the world, but having the curtain rods already in made it difficult to switch things around.

ALSO....

2. They wrinkle and I despise ironing.  I hate it, and if there is a hell, and I end up there, then ironing ALL day is what I will do.  No amount of dryer balls, taking them out before the dryer is done, happy dancing, or praying would help them.  Just lots of steam, spritzing with water and the dreadful ironing did the trick.

It took me hours.  Hours and hours to iron three curtain panels, and while they didn't turn out perfect, they are a LOT better then they were.  

It didn't take very long for the hubby to get them installed and the curtains and the curtain rod really transform the room!

Needless to say lesson learned, but I love how they turned out!