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Half Canopy Tutorial

I have received a huge response from my half canopy, so I am following up with a tutorial.  I try to keep all of my posts from being too wordy, but this one will be the exception.  Now, I did not take pictures while sewing, but I’ve included a drawing and I’ll talk you through it.  The sewing part of this tutorial assumes that you have some sewing skills and can figure it out.  If you don’t sew, never fear!  Try making this with some pretty cotton sheets or some premade curtain panels.  This project looks fancy and complex, but it’s actually very simple.  All of the sewing is just going in a straight line.  If you can sew in a straight line, you can make this. Sewing Ok, here’s the fabric you need to replicate this look on a queen sized bed in a room with 8′ ceilings.  10 yards

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I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.

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